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