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Boat Racing Festival in Savannakhet
Boat Racing Festival in Savannakhet
Boun Suang Heua is annually organized to express people's appreciation to the Mekong River as source of their life. It is held at mid October, at the last full moon of the Buddhist Lent (rains retreat). The ceremonies take place at the Mekong River bank and each temple. Vat Xayaphoum is the main temple. People make Kathin offerings to the temples and temple parades and traditional dances are being organized. Long boats, made out of bamboo and banana trees, are filled with offerings like cakes, foods, flowers and candles. On the first day around 11 o'clock, a boat racing ceremony starts at the river bank. Prior to this race, Lao and Thai river banks welcome each others boats.
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