Laos: End of Buddhist lent culminates in colourful celebrations


VIENTIANE, Oct 5 (The Vientiane Times/ANN): Buddhists across the country spent two days taking part in colourful festivities to mark the end of Buddhism lent or Ork Phan Sa which concluded the three-month traditional rain retreat observed by monks.

Lent began at the end of July and ended last Friday, and now monks and novices are allowed to travel away from their temples.

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