Southern Laos comes alive for Vat Phou Festival
Visitors to Southern Laos were treated to a spectacular display of light and sound this week at the UNESCO World Heritage temple of Vat Phou.
This 5th-century Khmer-Hindu complex is set within a cultural landscape that spans over a millennium and ancient history comes alive at the vibrant Vat Phou Festival, an annual celebration of Laos’ rich heritage, with traditional performances, fireworks and a candlelight procession. Additionally, a village market showcases local products, ranging from Bolaven Plateau Coffee to handwoven textiles and rattan crafts.
The festival is held in Champasak province, a beautiful region known for its picturesque waterfalls, quaint villages and Si Phan Don, the ‘4,000 Islands’ archipelago in the mighty Mekong River. Next year’s Vat Phou Festival will take place in early March 2026. For details and to start planning a tour, contact Asian Trails Laos
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