Lao people celebrate That Luang Festival

Xinhua, November 11, 2022
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People enjoy fireworks show over the That Luang Stupa in Vientiane,capital of  Laos during celebrations of That Luang Festival on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)

Three-day celebrations culminated in a glamorous display of fireworks on the night of Oct. 8 during the That Luang Festival in Laos. One of the most important religious festivals in Laos, it is a time for worship, celebration, spending time with family and dressing in their festival best.

A woman prays at the That Luang Stupa in Vientiane, capital of Laos during celebrations of That Luang Festival on Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
Crowds around the That Luang Stupa during celebrations of That Luang Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos on Nov. 7, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People enjoy fireworks show over the That Luang Stupa in Vientiane, capital of Laos during celebrations of That Luang Festival on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People enjoy fireworks show during celebrations of That Luang Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People enjoy fireworks show during celebrations of That Luang Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People enjoy fireworks show during celebrations of That Luang Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)
People enjoy fireworks show during celebrations of That Luang Festival in Vientiane, capital of Laos on Nov. 8, 2022. (Photo by Kaikeo Saiyasane/Xinhua)