People put lighted boats made of banana leaves on the Mekong River in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 7, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
A woman lights a lantern in a temple in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 7, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
Dragon boat teams compete during the Buddhist Lent Festival in Vientiane, Laos, Oct. 8, 2025. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)