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There is an emerging newcompetition amongst ASEANcountries in the field of tourism
as
JonathanDi Rollo
discovers at the Pi Mai water festival inVientiane, Laos.
Wet Wet Wet
W
ho
can have the most
fun? That depends on
who can throw the
most water! A brisk
morning walk or
early evening stroll along the waterfront
of Vientiane should be an ideal way
to start or end a day but during the Pi
Mai water festival, held during Laos’
National Holidays, it is quite difficult.
A Spiritual Side
The roadside is littered with locals,
locals young and old, waiting to cover
the nonchalant passerby in any amount
of water. A nice antidote for the blazing
heat, but make sure that you carry
your valuables in a waterproof pouch.
Anything from buckets to plastic guns
are used to douse the nearest person
with clear, cold water. Locals even just
The roadside is littered with locals, young
and old, waiting to cover the nonchalant
passerby in any amount of water
The locals are always
ready to get wet during the
National Holiday