Each year in early September the boat race festival takes place in Luang Prabang — what better way to take in the culture and hospitality of the Laos people. Here our Country Director Phaeng talks about their appeal …
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Each year in Laos there is a Boat Racing Festival that goes on during August or September, depending on Lunar Calendar. This is the biggest festival held on the Nam Khan River in Luang Prabang — there are so many boats that attend including racing boats from neighbor provinces. Boat racing is most fun time of the year for those who like to a good time because most people come to the races to cheer on the boats and ban the drums along the river bank. The boats each take about 35 people who race the boat by padding side-by-side hoping to beat each other. The festival starts in the morning and goes until late afternoon. If you perhaps to come to Luang Prabang during this time make you go early to pick the best spot for photo and get good view from beginning of the race until the end of the stage.
Taking part in this even you will get a true taste of Luang Prabang hospitality! So book one of our Laos tours for early September and take part in the fun.