Luang Namtha Province has an abundance of traditional festivals, since there are more than 17 ethnic groups in this beautiful province. It is difficult to give exact dates for some of the village festivals because they can change last minute due to the completion of harvest season and readiness of the village so this is a guide only. We suggest you ask a local agent when you are here, so your trekking or touring plans can coincide with these opportunities to get an insight into local culture.

Luang Namtha is a place for peace and happiness, it is an incredible atmosphere at the local festivals, you can discover a different way of life.

Festival Calendar

January – Akha, Lahu, Hmong, Sida, Lanten, Yao, Panna & Tai Neua New Year.

Tai Deang festival in Luang Namtha District.
“Spirit of the new rice festival” by Khmu & Mon-Khmer (Speaking ethic groups).

February – Phoum Pouk Stupa festival in Luang Namtha District.
Tai Yuan festival in Luang Namtha District.
“Boun Pang Muang” Spirit feed in Long District by Tai Lue.

April – “Kao Ban Festival” by the Akha ethnic group (“Welcome to the Village” Festival).
“Pi Mai Lao” Lao New Year.
“Poi Festival” Rocket Festival in Sing District by Tai Lue ethnic group.

June – “Feeding the spirit of the totem” of Tai Yuan ethnic group.
“Vor Salee Festival” by Lahu ethnic group.

September – “Swidden Rice Field Festival” by the Lahu ethnic group before the harvest.

October – “Boun Souang Heua” Boat racing in Luang Namtha District.

November – Xieng Tueng Stupa festival in Sing District.

December – Luang Namtha Stupa festival in Luang Namtha District
Chom Sing Stupa Festival in Sing District.
Khmu festival in Nalae & Vieng Phoukha District.
“Boun Pang Muang” Spirit feed in Sing District by Tai Lue.