The temple hosts the largest Lao New Year celebration in the United States, called Pi Mai. "It's a very big celebration over here. People from all over the country," said Phayvanh, a monk at the ...

Two-time James Beard finalist Jeff Chanchaleune of Ma Der in Oklahoma City and L.A.-based chef Boby Pradachith will be ...

Phanat Xanamane, an organizer of the festival says this celebration for Laos people, is to leave the past and embrace a new future. "New year for the Lao people is a time for rebirth and renewal ...

Thousands lined the streets around Wat Lao Thepnimith temple on Sunday for the Lao New Year parade, the centerpiece of the three-day festival. Floats and families marched through waves of water and ...

the streets became a river of celebration on Sunday as thousands welcomed the Lao New Year. Festival attendees follow the ‘AsianNights’ parade float during the Lao New Year parade on the third ...

By JAMIE THOMAS Special to the Times Downtown Merced burst into a kaleidoscope of color and joyous sounds this past Saturday, ...

It's a tradition in Laos to splash water on people to wish blessings for the new year. Pi Mai Lao, or the Lao New ... until the summer to gather for the celebration when the weather best permits ...

Cultural activities abound during Lao New Year Fest, including music and lots of traditional dancers. (Photo courtesy Joe Sarrubbo) “We always celebrate in the middle of April,” says Latpadky, ...

VIENTIANE: Locals and foreigners in the Lao capital of Vientiane marked the arrival of 2025 with a spectacular celebration at Patuxay Park, which combined the New Year’s countdown with a grand ...

the streets became a river of celebration on Sunday as thousands welcomed the Lao New Year. Around 20,000 people traveled from across Texas for the three-day festival — the largest Lao New Year ...