Taking place in the bustling atmosphere of Visit Laos Year 2024, the That Luang festival was held grandly, attracting the participation of a large number of people and tourists.

The That Luang Festival takes place from November 23-27 in Vientiane, Laos. At the same time as the opening day of this year's That Luang Festival is the official opening ceremony of the Laos Tourism Year 2024 event. In the photo: Lao Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandon beats the gong to open the Laos Tourism Year 2024 at That Luang Square in Vientiane on the evening of November 23. (Photo: Laotian Times)

The theme of Visit Laos Year 2024 is “A Paradise of Culture, Nature and History”. The Lao government expects that with careful preparation in all aspects, Visit Laos Year 2024 will attract at least 4.6 million domestic and international visitors with revenue of about 700 million USD. In the photo: The opening ceremony of Visit Laos Year 2024 took place with many special performances. (Photo: Laotian Times)

That Luang Festival is the biggest religious festival of the year in Laos. The festival is held at Pha That Luang - the largest and most beautiful pagoda in Laos, and is also considered a symbol of Laos. The image of Pha That Luang pagoda is printed on Laos' money and national emblem. (Photo: Pathedlao)

One of the main activities of the That Luang festival is the Phasatpheung (stupa procession) from the mother temple Simuong to Pha That Luang. The Phasatpheung procession is led by a group of monks under the Lao and Buddhist flags. (Photo: Pathedlao)

The wax tower is made from lightweight materials, with stylized temple architecture in various sizes, with fresh flowers on top, connected with string or paper money to pray for good luck, blessings and prosperity. (Photo: Vientiane Mai)

Amidst the sounds of flutes, gongs, drums, and other Lao traditional musical instruments, thousands of people participate in the Phasatpheung procession in traditional costumes, creating a vibrant atmosphere. (Photo: Pathedlao)

The Phasatpheung procession is one of the rituals that the people of the Land of a Million Elephants have inherited and promoted for over four centuries. (Photo: Vientiane Mai)

People perform the Xaybat (offering) ritual at the That Luang festival. (Photo: Pathedlao)

During the 5 days of That Luang Festival 2023, the Organizing Committee also arranged a trade fair to introduce and sell handicrafts, industrial products and household goods produced in Laos and other countries. In the photo: People visit and shop at the trade fair. (Photo: Laotian Times)

Within the framework of the That Luang festival, the folk game “Ti Khi” (hockey) attracts many interested locals and tourists. (Photo: Laophattana News)

The game “Tị khi” means praying for peace, harmony between the upper and lower levels, unity and reunion, a peaceful country, and prosperous people. (Photo: Laophattana News)

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(According to Laotian Times, Pathedlao, Vientiane Mai, Laophattana News)