VIENTIANE, Nov. 8 (Xinhua) -- The annual That Luang festival, featuring a colorful display of rituals and ancient customs, will take place here from Nov. 23 to Nov. 27, expected to boost economic recovery.
Committees and sub-committees are preparing for the festival to ensure public security and the orderly progression of the event, the provision of bus services, traffic organization and preparations for Visit Laos Year 2024, Pasaxon newspaper reported on Wednesday.
The festival grounds will be open to the public from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. local time each day.
The inner courtyard of the That Luang stupa is the center of worship and the place where the most reverent ceremonies will take place.
The various activities of That Luang festival will take place in the Lao capital, including the trade fair selling handicrafts, industrial goods and general household goods made in Laos and other countries throughout the five-day festival.
The That Luang festival is one of the most important religious festivals in Laos, which was observed by Lao people from all over the country. The main religious activities will include the traditional wax castle procession and almsgiving. ■