Lao festival pays tribute to the white grain that feeds the nation

FILE PHOTO: Huge rice stacks are seen at a Boun Kongkhao celebration in Somsavanh village, Phieng district, Xayaboury province, Laos. - Vientiane Times/ANN

PHNOM PENH: As the golden rays of the sun fall across the stunning Xiengkhouang Province in northern Laos on Wednesday (Nov 26), a festive energy sweeps through the villages as locals gather to celebrate the unique Khao Kai Noy Rice Festival.

For four days, thousands of farmers from sleepy mountain villages will showcase Laos’ rich agricultural heritage, traditional cuisine and vibrant culture to the world.