This festival held after the end of the monk’s three-month fast and retreat during the rainy season(Boun Khao Pansa). At down on the first day, donations and offerings are made at the temples around the city. In the evening, candle light processions are held at temples and hundreds of colorful floats decorated with flowers, incense and candles are set adrift down the Mekong River to pay respect to the river spirit. The following day in Vientaine a popular and exciting boat racing competition is held to celebrate the Mekong River
“Naga rocket” The fireballs coming out from the water’s surface, can be seen once a year on the last night of the Lao Buddhist Lent. The Naga rockets can be spotted where the Nam Ngum and the Mekong River meet in Thaprabath district, BolikKhamxi provice, as well as in Pak Ngum district, 60 Km east of Vientaine
