January - Boun Pha Vet Year 2011

Rituals and festivals, whether they occur once a day or once a year, convey the spirit and essence of a culture, identifying what is unique to a locality. In Luang Prabang, the ritual cycle is dominated by Thervada Buddhist customs and traditions, integrated with tributes paid to the animistic spirits (Phi) of the land and water. Because it is the traditional center of the region in Laos and the seat of the former royal family, annual festival.

A temple based festival when jataka or story of Prince Vestsantara (the Buddha's penultimate life) are recited. The festival lasts for three days and three nights. Visiting fortuneteller are also a popular attraction at this time.