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 Brunei Darussalam 

Brunei International Kite Festival

 

 

#BandarSeriBegawan #BruneiDarussalam #WatchKiteFlying #InternationalKiteFestival

 

 Indonesia 

Bali’s Hindu New Year

 

Nyepi is one of Indonesia’s most unique holidays.

It’s a day of silence and meditation, with rituals held at Hindu temples. 

One of these rituals involves washing sacred objects with seawater

 

#HinduNewYear #HappyNewYear #SacredRitual #Silence

 

 Lao PDR 

Boun Pha Vet

 

During this festival, monks recite the Vessantara Jātaka

— the tales of the 500 good deeds of Prince Vessantara, 

one of the Buddha’s previous incarnations.

This festival is held during the dry season at the hottest time of the year 

and festivalgoers wish for the crops to grow well.

 

#PastLifeofBuddha #GoodDeeds #Recitation #WishingForGoodHarvest

 

 Malaysia 

Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

 

During the 4 days of this festival in March, tourists can enjoy fun activities such as a hot air balloon race, rides, a food and beverage bazaar, and a Night Glow and fireworks event.

 

#HotAirBalloonRace #HotAirBalloonParty #Bazaar #NightGlowEvent #Myballoonfiesta

 

 Myanmar 

Full Moon Day of Tabaung

 

The Full Moon Day is the highlight of the month of Tabaung,

a monthlong Buddhist celebration which usually falls in March. 

Cultural events and pagoda festivals are held around the country.

 

#StonePagodaFestival #FullMoonDay #MakingAWish #Temple_Donation

 

 Thailand 

Makha Bucha

 

This is the representative Buddhist festival of Thailand,

celebrating the gathering of 1,250 disciples to listen to the Buddha’s teachings. 

Diverse activities are available day and night at Thai temples.

 

#BuddhistTeachings #GatheringOfDisciples #TemplePilgrimage #BuddhistCeremony

 

 Viet Nam 

Tay Phuong Pagoda Festival

 

During this festival, people make pilgrimages to the Tay Phuong Pagoda

and celebrate by burning incense, washing ancient statues of the Buddha, 

and playing games together. 

Tourists can join in on tug-of-war or watch a puppet show and other traditional ceremonies

 

#WashingStatue #LocalsInCharge #TugOfWar #TouristsInCharge