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Rocket Festival in Savannakhet 2010 dates???

  • jackchance

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    Anyone know what the exact dates are for Savannakhet's rocket festival (Boun Bang Fai) in May 2010?

    Thanks!

    #1 Posted: 18/3/2010 - 23:46


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    "Beginning around the middle of May, the festival dates are staggered from village to village, enabling more participation and larger attendances." Is all I can find on google. But I guess you already have that?

    #2 Posted: 19/3/2010 - 01:59

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    I usually consider it to be the weekend following the May full moon and this has worked out correct, so in this case May 15-16 would be a good bet.

    #3 Posted: 19/3/2010 - 11:36

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    To clarify, I'm asking for the dates in Savannakhet city or vicinity, not the province, since there will be different dates in different villages. Thanks!

    #4 Posted: 20/3/2010 - 13:47

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    Anyone figured out the Date so far?

    #5 Posted: 2/4/2010 - 02:51

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    The festival was 2 days ago. April 28, 2010

    #6 Posted: 30/4/2010 - 17:57

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    I just drove from Thakhek to Vientiane yesterday (09-05-10) and a couple of villages on the way where celebrating the rocket festival.

    #7 Posted: 10/5/2010 - 10:34

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