Champasak, Laos

6 – 8 February 2020

Coinciding with the Makha Bucha festival held elsewhere throughout the Buddhist world, the annual festival features a programme of celebrations and activities held at the ancient Khmer temple complex of Vat Phou and at Vat Phou Statdum. Over the three days, visitors have the chance to take part in a traditional alms ceremony, cheer on sports competitions in the mornings, watch parades, and enjoy traditional music and dance performances every evening.