The Boun Suang Heua festival, also known as the Boat Racing Festival, is a vibrant celebration of Lao culture and spirituality held annually on October 15th. This festival marks the end of Buddhist Lent and is filled with thrilling boat races on the Mekong River, traditional ceremonies, delicious food, and cultural performances. The event also reflects the country’s booming tourism sector, with a projected 6.2 million visitors in 2024.
Nestled in Arunachal Pradesh, the 15th-century Taklung Dzong monastery is poised to become a captivating tourist destination. This ancient fortress, steeped in history and spirituality, offers a glimpse into the Monpa community’s rich culture and the unique myths that surround it.
The Buddhas of Bamiyan, two monumental statues carved into sandstone cliffs in Afghanistan, stood for over 1,500 years before being destroyed by the Taliban in 2001. These massive figures, once a symbol of Buddhist culture and a pilgrimage destination, now only exist as empty cavities in the rock wall, serving as a poignant reminder of a lost heritage.
