By: Nicole Long- Laos Country Director The Lao New Year, Pi Mai, is one of the biggest and most widely celebrated festivals in Laos. It takes place in April, one of the hottest months of the year right before the start of the monsoon season. The official Pi Mai days are 13-15 April, but celebrations take place the entire week, especially in Luang Prabang. Lao people take every chance they get to throw a party! […] View full post »
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By: Michelle Nguyen- Vietnam Country Director Across Southeast Asia, 8 March is celebrated as International Women’s Day. In Vietnam, this means that men and children throughout the country take over the chores for the day, give the women in their lives (from teachers to wives and mothers) gifts and generally pamper them to show them their respect, love and thanks. All the florists are bursting with amazing flowers and fragrant bouquets and flower sellers are […] View full post » |
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