14 Questions
Lao New Year lasts for four days (April 14th-17th).
False
Lao New Year is held after the onset of the rainy season to recognize the importance of water in people’s lives.
False
Buddhist images in the household and temples are cleaned with ordinary water during Lao New Year.
False
The second day (15th) of the Lao New Year festival is considered as the “day of no day”.
True
Lao New Year always begins on April 14th of each year.
False
Lao New Year lasts for five days.
False
The festival of Lao New Year is primarily a solemn and serious occasion.
False
Lao New Year is only celebrated in Luang Prabang Province and Vientiane Capital.
False
Buddhist images are cleaned with ordinary water during Lao New Year.
False
The first day (14th) of Lao New Year is considered the first day of the old year.
True
The last day (16th) of the Lao New Year marks the end of the old year.
False
The second day (15th) of the Lao New Year festival is considered as the “day of no day”.
True
Lao New Year is only celebrated in urban areas, not in rural areas.
False
The festival of Lao New Year is not associated with the reinforcement of family bonds.
False
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