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Distro - April 13th-15th, 2010 / The Lao New Year 

The Lao New YearThe Lao New Year, or Pi Mai, is a three day public holiday and the most widespread and popular occasion celebrated by the Lao. It usually occurs in hot and dry mid-April, between 13th and 16th April, that is considered the first month of their new year. Pi Mai stems from an ancient Lao legend in which the daughters of a god offer him thanks for abundant rainfall and the fertility of the earth. The Lao New Year is a time of rejuvenation and rejoicing to give thanks and ask forgiveness for past wrongs. After praying for the well-being of themselves and their loved ones, Laotians then... 

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