Lao Pi Mai: the Buddhist New Year - Part Two
April 19th 2010 I certainly don't want to make it seem like Pi Mai is just about drinking and water throwing. That’s just one part of the celebration. Pi Mai is made up of many wonderful traditions. On one day, the main street is closed off, and a giant street fair is held. Then everybody takes the short boat ride over to the sandbar in the Mekong River to build stupas, little castles, out of sand. People bring
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