New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

People and tourists are flocking to Vientiane city as the capital of Laos is lavishly decorated with flags, flowers, lanterns, welcome gates, banners... to celebrate the That Luang festival.

According to the plan, this evening (November 23), at That Luang Square in the capital Vientiane, the city government will open the That Luang festival. This is the biggest religious festival in Laos, held annually on the full moon day of the 12th lunar month according to the Buddhist calendar. (Photo: Vientiane Mai)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

This year, the That Luang festival started on the afternoon of November 23 and lasted until November 27. For many days, a large number of Buddhists, local people and tourists from both inside and outside the country have flocked to the capital Vientiane to prepare to participate in the festival. (Photo: Vientiane Times)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

To minimize traffic congestion, the city has arranged buses and three-wheeled electric vehicles called kok-kok to transport residents and tourists for free from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day, starting from November 23-27. (Photo: Vientiane Mai)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

To welcome the That Luang festival, Vientiane city has been splendidly decorated with flags, flowers, lanterns, welcome gates, banners... In the photo: A large welcome gate was erected near That Luang Square to welcome people and tourists to the festival. (Photo: Lao Security News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

Since the evening of November 22, crowds of people and tourists have flocked to That Luang Square to have fun and shop. (Photo: Laophattana News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

That Luang Square is decorated with many large lanterns, creating a sparkling and beautiful scene. (Photo: Laophattana News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

Many stalls selling traditional Lao dishes and cuisine around That Luang Square. (Photo: Laophattana News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

Like every year, in addition to religious and spiritual activities such as prayer ceremonies, Tac Bat ceremony (offering offerings to monks), and the procession of the Pha Sat Phong stupa, this year's That Luang festival also has many sports competitions, art performances, and trade fairs to introduce and sell handicrafts, industrial products, and household goods produced in Laos and other countries. (Photo: Laophattana News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival

Organizing the That Luang festival not only aims to preserve and promote the cultural values and good traditions of the Lao people for generations, but also contributes to promoting economic development and attracting tourists. (Photo: Laophattana News)

New look of the capital Vientiane before the That Luang festival