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Lao New Year

Hey kiddo, do you know what a new year is? It's when people start a new year on a calendar. In Laos, people have their own new year too, and it's called Lao New Year!

Lao New Year is celebrated in April, and it's a time when people wash away all the bad things that happened in the past year and start anew. It's like getting a fresh start in life!

During Lao New Year, people do a lot of fun things. They pour water over each other because this is believed to wash away all the bad luck and starts the new year with good luck. It's like taking a bath, but with your friends and family!

People also decorate the temples and houses with beautiful flowers and flags. They also give food to the monks and visit the temples to pray and make wishes for the new year.

Lao New Year is an exciting time for everyone. It's a time to have fun with family and friends, let go of old negative things, and start with a positive attitude. So, that's what Lao New Year is all about, buddy!