VIENTIANE: The people of Laos joyously celebrate the Rocket Festival, a vibrant event where rockets are launched into the sky with the belief this will bring good fortune, prosperity, and rain and a bountiful harvest for farmers.
The Rocket Festival is a lively and cherished tradition observed annually throughout the country at the onset of the rainy season, usually occurring between May and June. The longtime cultural event not only brings benefits to the hosting village but also serves as a source of great enjoyment for all participants.
