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In Cambodia now has 25 ethnic groups should live together festivals and rituals are as varied and diverse , with many different ethos . Although some customs and festivals have lost and much has changed but now so many festivals , unique customs and traditions still exist .
The festival is the biggest festival in Cambodia Bom Chnam Chaul ( rice harvest festivals celebrate success ) was held on 13th to April 15th of the calendar . This is the biggest festival in the Cambodian people . In these days people met each other and fell into the water in order to believe in a bumper crop next year . This festival is also held in Laos , Thailand , and Burma - countries with agricultural civilization .
The festival took place on the field May 6 . It took a cow as a symbol for a new crop of rice growers . This festival is held at the palace showing the king's attention to people and crops .
The festival is the biggest festival in Cambodia Bom Chnam Chaul ( rice harvest festivals celebrate success ) was held on 13th to April 15th of the calendar . This is the biggest festival in the Cambodian people . In these days people met each other and fell into the water in order to believe in a bumper crop next year . This festival is also held in Laos , Thailand , and Burma - countries with agricultural civilization .
The festival took place on the field May 6 . It took a cow as a symbol for a new crop of rice growers . This festival is held at the palace showing the king's attention to people and crops .
Bam Festival Dak Ben and Ben Pchonum be held on May 11 to October 13 each year . This festival is held in honor of the deceased . In these days people come to the temple sacrifices , and give thanks to the monks . Monks are also public holidays in 15 days , but not to beg people to bring food to the monks .
Bonn Prathen ceremony is usually held in October during 29 days and nights . This is a major Buddhist festival of the year . People organized a big procession to the temple where the monks are waiting yellow costume changes .
Cambodia's National Day is celebrated on November 9th annual celebration of the French victory in 1953
Rowing Festival ( also known as the water festival ) in order to remember the Marines have sacrificed to build mosques Angkor . This ceremony was held on the 15th full moon on the lunar calendar ( usually in 24 to November 26 of the calendar ) and usually held on the Mekong River in the capital Phnom Penh .
Christmas dedicated to fellow Catholics in Cambodia . Despite being a Buddhist country but this ceremony is held in Cambodia also quite aggressive .
Year in Cambodia
The people of Cambodia have a very unique festival is the New Year's Eve , every family Tonle make a beautiful lamp on a beautiful array and bring it drop on the lake . Thousands of sparkling lights floating on the river into a social fun and beautiful flower . It is believed that the house lights just beautiful , just clear the house that night to the new year will see many good things . This is why people in this area are often scrambling to do the beautiful lights , and large fires throughout the night .
Festival in Cambodia
(KPL) As everybody know that the 2nd Elephant Festivals will take place in Paklay district, Sayaboury province between 15 and 17 February with more activities to impress visitors.
Paklay district is always famed for elephants. The skilled training and handling capabilities of local mahouts have made Paklay the focal point of Lao elephant lore. In Paklay, elephants are sacred. They have been man’s best friend since time immemorial.
Traditionally used for work in the forest, these magnificent animals are now looking forward to meeting visitors at this second elephant festival, giving them the chance to discover the riches and marvels of the cultural and natural world surrounding them. Who could pretend to have visited Laos, the “Land of a Million Elephants”, without meeting one of these superb animals? So, come and meet the elephants and their masters at the Elephant Festival.
Friday 15 February 2008
OPENING
Opening Ceremony. Elephant Procession. Elephant Bath. Mahoutship Demonstration. Lectures. Live Art performances. Tug-of-War Contest. Vientiane Circus show. Showing of "Caravan Xang" Film on giant screen. Traditional dances, concert, fun fair and Night market.
Saturday 16 February 2008
TRIBUTE TO THE ELEPHANT
Paklay Traditions Procession (Rockets, boats, traditional masks). "Female Elephant of the Year" procession. Elephant Bath. Mahoutship Demonstration. Boat race and rocket festival. Vientiane Circus show. Showing of "Chang" film on giant screen. Traditional dances, concert, fun Fair and Night market.
Sunday 17 February 2008
THE LAO ELEPHANT DAY
Male "Elephants of the Year" Procession. Monks blessing. Elephant Baci ceremony. Young elephant taming ceremony. Outdoors Elephant Museum . Elephant race. Contemporary Art exhibition. Drawing contest. Traditional fireworks. Show & Concert. Fun Fair.
How to get to Paklay?
FROM INSIDE LAOS
From Vientiane (about 6 hours)
By road : Take the Luang Prabang road (13N) up to Hin Heup (100km). Turn left in the direction of Muang Feuang and follow the road down to Sanakham. In Sanakham continue up to Paklay and cross the Mekong (ferry boat).
BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE IN VIENTIANE (9hrs).
By boat (recommended): Regulars line up to Paklay and down to Vientiane (departing in the morning).
FULL DAY cruise.
From Luang Prabang (about a day)
By road : Drive down to Xieng Ngeun and take the direction of Sayabouri. In Sayabouri drive down south to Paklay (152 km).
BUS SERVICE AVAILABLE IN LUANG PRABANG.
NO BOATS FROM LUANG PRABANG
FROM OUTSIDE LAOS
Thailand
Enter Laos through the international border check point of Tha-Li / Kenthao in Loei province. Drive to Paklay (57 km).
NOTE: You need a valid entry VISA to Laos if you plan to enter from this check point.
There is NO VISA ON ARRIVAL.
Access to the festival is free to the public.
Visitors to the Elephant Festival are welcome either on group tours or as individual travellers. You can book your stay through travel agent or come by your own means.
Accommodation is available in Paklay, though in limited numbers. A home stay programme has also been set up with villagers in Paklay. Rooms will be available for rent at a unique price throughout the festival. Rooms within the Home Stay program are equipped with a double bed, mosquito net and clean sheets.
For travellers who prefer camping, land will be available to install tents near the festival's site (tents and camping equipment are not provided).
The conditions can be somewhat rudimentary. Travellers are expected to be open-minded and looking for an authentic experience in the heart of Laotian culture. Participants must be aware that there are limited numbers of western-style toilets and washing facilities. Sleeping is on a bamboo floor or local wooden beds, dormitory style, in traditional houses.
In February, be aware that temperatures can drop at nights. A fleece and long pants are useful items. Food will be local and available at the numerous food stalls.
What to Bring Along?
Light clothing made from natural fibres is the best clothing for Laos.
Malaria and Dengue fever are a problem in Laos. However, with caution, they can easily be avoided.
Sleep with a mosquito net
Wear long sleeves and trousers around dusk
Use plenty of strong insect repellant - some brands can be applied directly on clothing
Money
The unit of currency in Laos is the Kip. Currency may not be changed during the festival.
We suggest you keep a ready supply of KIP notes or smaller US dollar bills. If you have arrived from Thailand , you may bring Thai Baht too. Credit cards cannot be used in Paklay.
Full details for the 2nd Elephant Festivals in Laos 2008.
(KPL) The Sayaboury province in collaboration with the National Tourism Authority with support from the Asian Elephant Protection Association will organize the second elephant festival from 15-17 February, 2008 in Paklai district.
The festival is aimed to use the elephants as the tool to promote relations between forest and home elephants and people who used the elephants for business. It is also to preserve the Lao elephants. During the festival, the treatment center will be established to care the hurtful elephants from working or accidents. The visitors will be able to enjoy an elephants parade, elephants beauty contest, a baci ceremony, circus performances, a drawing competition, local boat racing and rocket displays.
The event will also feature traditional dances, a trade fair with local elephant souvenirs and Mahout’s costumes, and a cultural booth. The festival will be attended by 70 elephants. Laos has now just over 2,000 elephants nationwide, including those in village and in the wild.
The Sayabury province has now 448 village elephants and about 1,000 wild elephants, covering 75 percent of total elephants in the country.
2nd Elephant Festival to organize in Laos
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