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SUMMARY:The Elephant Festival 2026 in Sayabouly Province
DESCRIPTION:The Elephant Festival is celebrated specifically in Xayabouly Province and is held to demonstrate culture and traditional ties between Lao communities and elephants\, as well as drawing attention to the endangered status of this charismatic species. The Elephant Festival is a free\, all-ages event with activities including a majestic elephant procession with up to 100 elephants\, a traditional elephant Baci ceremony\, fruit and flower offerings\, monks’ blessing\, mahout and elephant show. In addition\, there are live performance from Lao and foreign artist\, a night market and outdoor elephant museum. \nTentative Program
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CATEGORIES:Events & Festivals 2026
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SUMMARY:Lunar New Year
DESCRIPTION:Chinese New Year\, or the Spring Festival (see also § Names)\, is a festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional lunisolar Chinese calendar. Marking the end of winter and the beginning of spring\, this festival takes place from Chinese New Year’s Eve\, the evening preceding the first day of the year\, to the Lantern Festival\, held on the 15th day of the year. \n\nIn 2026\, the Chinese New Year (Spring Festival) begins on Tuesday\, February 17\, marking the start of the Year of the Fire Horse\, and concludes with the Lantern Festival on Tuesday\, March 3\, 2026. This 15-day celebration period includes a\, official holiday break in China\, typically from February 15 to 23\, 2026.  \n\n\nKey Details for the Period (Feb 17 – Mar 3\, 2026):\n\nNew Year’s Day: Feb 17\, 2026 (Year of the Fire Horse).\nLantern Festival: March 3\, 2026.\nOfficial Holiday: Feb 15–23\, 2026 (9 days\, with Feb 14 and 28 as potential working days).\nSign: Year of the Horse\, Element: Fire. \n\n\n\nCultural SignificanceThe period from Feb 17 to March 3 marks a major 15-day celebration focused on family reunions\, traditional meals\, wearing red for good luck\, and giving red envelopes (hongbao). The celebration\, known as the Spring Festival\, is the most significant holiday in China.
URL:https://www.tourismlaos.org/event/lunar-new-year/
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