Lao New Year, called Pi Mai (Lao: ປີໃໝ່, [pìː māj]) or less commonly Songkan (Lao: ສົງການ, [sǒŋ.kàːn]), is celebrated every year from 13 or 14 April to 15 or 16 April. Lao New Year is a popular English name for a traditional celebration known …

Lao New Year is usually a three-day public holiday in Lao. In Lao, it is called 'Songkran' or 'Pii Mai', which means 'new year'. It is based on the traditional solar new year, that was observed in parts of India and Asia. It falls on either April 13th or April 14th. The Lao new year is marked by the sun entering the sign of Aries the Ram.

2021年4月15日 · The Laos New Year festival called Bun Pi Mai (or Bpee Mai, or Bee Mai)—much like the Thai Songkran—is a wet and wild celebration you should see.

Laos celebrates the Lao New Year from 13th to 16th April, 2025. In Lao, the festival is called Pi Mai or Songkran. Lao New Year falls in the hot season in Laos. Celebrations last three days, with every day dedicated to different activities.

The Pi Mai festival, also known as Lao New Year or Songkran, is one of the most significant cultural events in Laos. Celebrated from April 13 to 16, 2025, this vibrant festival combines spiritual traditions with lively street festivities. It marks …

Pi Mai Lao, the vibrant and joyous Lao New Year, transforms the country into a land of revelry and cultural immersion every mid-April. More than just a new year, it's a time for cleansing, renewal, and celebrating with loved ones. The official Pi Mai Lao Festival spans three days, typically from April 13 to 15 or April 14 to 16.

Lao New Year is commonly referred to as Pii Mai or Songkran. For most Lao people, this holiday is celebrated from April 14 to April 16. In some areas of Laos, the festival can go on for an entire week. For the standard three-day celebration, the first day of the festival is New Year’s Eve, and the last day marks the beginning of the new year.

One of the year's most anticipated festivals, Pi Mai marks the Buddhist New Year celebrated throughout Laos and other countries in Southeast Asia. Occurring in mid -April, this special time emphasises family connection, introspection and fresh beginnings. Festivities include joyful water

2024年12月19日 · Laotian New Year, also known as Boun Pimay or Pi Mai, is celebrated annually in mid-April. In 2025, the celebrations will take place from April 13 to 16. Based on the Buddhist calendar and the solar year, the new year begins when the Sun enters Aries.

2024年3月12日 · Lao New Year, also known as Pi Mai, is a vibrant and joyous celebration that takes place in Laos and among the Lao community around the world. This three-day festival is a time for people to come together to honor their culture, traditions, and ancestors while welcoming in the new year with hope and positivity.