Lao students in Vietnam welcome their traditional New Year
Lao students at Pham Van Dong University in the central province of Quang Ngai celebrated their traditional New Year Bun Pi May on April 13.
With a number of traditional rites and folk songs and dances performed by Lao and Vietnamese students, the event contributed to strengthening the Vietnam-Laos friendship.
Lao students said they were pleased to welcome the festival in Vietnam.
Bun Pi May takes place annually from April 13-15 with a number of ritual activities and local customs, including bathing Buddha statues, splashing water and praying for a year of luck, happiness and fruitful harvests.
Lao students said they were pleased to welcome the festival in Vietnam.
Bun Pi May takes place annually from April 13-15 with a number of ritual activities and local customs, including bathing Buddha statues, splashing water and praying for a year of luck, happiness and fruitful harvests.