Children join in the traditonal parade to celebrate the Songkran Festival in Luang Prabang, on April 16, 2023. - Xinhua
VIENTIANE (Xinhua): Laotians all over the country gathered to mark the annual Songkran or Lao New Year celebrations with various events from April 14 to 16,
The new year was celebrated in Luang Prabang with a colourful parade on April 16, 2023. Young and old alike were dressed in colourful national costumes as they participated in the festivities.
The most important festival in the Lao calendar is also a time for endless fun for the Laotians.
