Thursday 13 August 2026

The day of the new moon is called "Van Sin Ngiae 1 kham". It’s a holiday, especially for all manual workers and those whose job can disturb by noise. These days we will avoid visiting villages working in handicraft, if we want to observe or participate in their activities.

On that day, more locals will join the Morning Alms.

Before participating, we recommend to read the Rules to respect for this unique cultural/religious tradition.

Notice that Buddhist holidays often coincide with Buddhist festivals and animist festivals.

The Lao Issara (Free Laos, also transcribed Lao Isara or Lao Issala) was a nationalist and separatist movement, introduced in 1945. The Lao Issara was the first to use the name of Pathet Lao, which he formed the first incarnation.

The Lao Issara day is a holiday throughout Laos. All administration are closed that day. But nothing visibly happens, there is not demonstrations of jubilation at all...