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SUMMARY:Lao New Year Celebration 2569
DESCRIPTION:Lao New Year\, or Pi Mai Lao\, is a vibrant celebration that marks the passage of the lunar calendar. While it is deeply rooted in Buddhist traditions of purification and renewal\, it is equally famous for its high-energy community festivities. \n\n\n\nHere is how the celebration unfolds\, from the sacred parades to the all day parties. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Nang Sang Khan Parade\n\n\n\nThe centerpiece of the public festivities is the Nang Sang Khan (Miss New Year) procession. This isn’t just a beauty pageant; it is a reenactment of a popular Lao legend involving the seven daughters of Kabinlaphom. \n\n\n\n\nThe Symbolism: Each year\, one woman is chosen to represent one of the seven daughters\, based on the day of the week the New Year falls on.\n\n\n\nThe Procession: The chosen “Miss New Year” is paraded through the streets on an elaborate float\, often designed to look like the animal totem associated with that year.\n\n\n\nThe Atmosphere: Spectators line the streets to catch a glimpse of the ornate traditional silk sinh (skirts) and gold jewelry\, often splashing scented water on the parade participants as a blessing.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraditional Dance and Cultural Performances\n\n\n\nNo Pi Mai celebration is complete without the grace of traditional Lao performing arts. These performances usually take place on stages at temple grounds or community centers. \n\n\n\n\nLam Vong: This is the national dance of Laos. It is a slow\, circular dance where partners move around each other without touching\, using graceful hand gestures. It’s highly inclusive—don’t be surprised if a local pulls you into the circle!\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Feast: Food Booths and Flavors\n\n\n\nThe air during Pi Mai is thick with the scent of grilled meats and herbs. Food booths (phet) become the social hubs of the festival. \n\n\n\nMust-Try Festival FoodsDescriptionLarbA minced meat salad representing “luck” or “fortune.”Tam Muk HoungSpicy green papaya salad—the ultimate festival soul food.Ping Gai & Khao NiewGrilled chicken served with bamboo baskets of sticky rice.Khao Nom KokSmall\, sweet coconut milk pancakes cooked in iron griddles.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Party: Live Bands and “Water Wars”\n\n\n\nAs the sun begins to set\, the spiritual solemnity gives way to a massive\, country-wide party. \n\n\n\nLive Bands\n\n\n\nTemporary stages are erected\, featuring Live Bands playing a mix of Mor Lam (traditional folk rap/folk song) and modern Lao and Thai pop. \n\n\n\nThe Street Party\n\n\n\nThe “party” extends to every street corner. Locals set up large speakers and giant barrels of water. Passing cars\, tuk-tuks\, and pedestrians are fair game for a soaking. It is a chaotic\, joyful “water war” meant to wash away the bad luck of the previous year and cool everyone down during the hottest month of the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSummary of the Spirit\n\n\n\nWhile the Nang Sang Khan parade honors the past\, the Live Bands and street parties celebrate the present. Whether you are tied with a Baci string at a temple or getting drenched by a bucket of water on the street\, the message is the same: Sabaidee Pi Mai (Happy New Year)!
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LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boun Visakha Visa (Buddha Day)
DESCRIPTION:Boun Visakha Bucha (also known as Visakha Puja) is the most sacred day in the Buddhist calendar. It commemorates three pivotal events in the life of Gautama Buddha that\, according to tradition\, all occurred on the same day of the year: his birth\, his enlightenment\, and his death (Parinirvana). \n\n\n\nIn Laos\, this festival usually falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month (typically May). It is a day of deep spiritual reflection\, merit-making\, and community gathering. \n\n\n\nWhat Happens at the Temple?\n\n\n\nThe temple (Wat) becomes the heart of the community on this day. While the atmosphere is celebratory\, it is also solemn and disciplined. Here is what typically takes place: \n\n\n\n\nTak Bat (Alms Giving): Early in the morning\, people gather at the temple to offer food\, sticky rice\, and fruit to the monks. This is a way to “make merit” (boun) for oneself and deceased loved ones.\n\n\n\nKeep the Five Precepts: Many laypeople spend the day at the temple dressed in white\, observing the Five Precepts more strictly than usual and engaging in meditation or listening to Dhamma talks (sermons) given by the head monks.\n\n\n\nWatering the Bodhi Tree: Since the Buddha reached enlightenment under a Bodhi tree\, it is common for devotees to pour water on the roots of the temple’s Bodhi tree as a symbolic act of cleansing and respect.\n\n\n\nWien Thien (The Candlelight Procession): This is the most beautiful and iconic event of the day. As night falls\, people gather to walk around the Sim (ordination hall) or the main Stupa three times in a clockwise direction.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe Symbolism of Wien Thien\n\n\n\nDuring the procession\, participants carry three specific items\, each representing a “Triple Gem” of Buddhism: \n\n\n\n\nA Lighted Candle: Representing the Buddha (the light of wisdom).\n\n\n\nIncense Sticks: Representing the Dhamma (the teachings).\n\n\n\nFlowers (usually Lotus or Jasmine): Representing the Sangha (the monastic community).\n\n\n\n\nAs they walk\, they focus their minds on the virtues of the Buddha\, creating a glowing circle of light around the temple grounds.
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SUMMARY:Lao New Year Ceremony 2569
DESCRIPTION:Lao New Year\, known as Pi Mai (ປີໃຫມ່)\, is a time of spiritual renewal\, purification\, and showing gratitude to elders. While the public celebrations are famous for their energy\, the heart of the holiday lies in quiet\, symbolic ceremonies performed at temples and within the home. \n\n\n\nHere is an overview of the traditional ceremonies and their significance. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. The Ritual of Cleaning (Lao: ການທຳຄວາມສະອາດ)\n\n\n\nBefore the new year begins\, families engage in a deep cleaning of their homes. This is not merely housework; it is a symbolic shedding of the past year’s misfortunes to make room for good luck. \n\n\n\n\nStatue Bathing (Song Nam Phra / ສົງນ້ຳພະ): This is the most vital ritual. Buddha images are taken down from their usual altars and placed on temporary stands. Devotees gently pour scented water—infused with flower petals and perfumes—over the statues.\n\n\n\nThe Intent: This water is believed to become “blessed” after touching the icons. People often collect the runoff water to take home and sprinkle on family members for protection.\n\n\n\n\n2. Making Merit (Lao: ການເຮັດບຸນ)\n\n\n\nThe new year is a peak time for Boun (merit-making). This focuses on selflessness and spiritual accumulation. \n\n\n\n\nSand Stupas (Top Phousay / ຕົບພູຊາຍ): At the temple grounds\, people build small stupas out of sand. These are decorated with small flags and flowers.\n\n\n\nThe Symbolism: This act represents a “repayment” for the earth or sand that people have inadvertently carried away on their shoes from the temple throughout the year. It is a gesture of mindfulness and restoration.\n\n\n\nAnimal Liberation: It is common to release small birds\, fish\, or turtles back into the wild. This act of mercy is believed to bring long life and clear one’s “karma.”\n\n\n\n\n3. The Baci Ceremony (Lao: ພິທີບາສີ)\n\n\n\nPerhaps the most intimate part of Pi Mai is the Baci (also called Sou Khuan). This ceremony is performed to “call back” the 32 components of the soul (Khuan) to the body to ensure harmony and health. \n\n\n\n\nThe Pha Khuan: A handmade marigold pyramid serves as the centerpiece.\n\n\n\nThe Thread Tying (Phouk Khen / ຜູກແຂນ): Elders tie white cotton threads around the wrists of the younger generation while chanting blessings.\n\n\n\nThe Rule: These threads should be worn for at least three days to ensure the luck “sticks.”\n\n\n\n\n4. Respecting Elders (Lao: ການສົງນ້ຳຜູ້ເຖົ້າ)\n\n\n\nIn a ritual similar to bathing the Buddha\, younger family members perform a formal washing of their parents’ and grandparents’ hands. \n\n\n\n\nThe Act: Children pour scented water over the hands of their elders.\n\n\n\nThe Purpose: It is a formal way to ask for forgiveness for any wrongdoings committed during the past year and to receive a verbal blessing for the year ahead.
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SUMMARY:Boun Kathin
DESCRIPTION:Boun Kathin (Robe Offering Ceremony) \n\n\n\nBoun Kathin is a joyful and highly meritorious Lao Buddhist festival held at the end of the Vassa (Buddhist Rains Retreat). It is a time when laypeople come together to offer new robes and daily necessities to the monks\, expressing gratitude for their dedication and spiritual guidance during the retreat. \n\n\n\nSignificance\n\n\n\nThe tradition of Kathin dates back to the time of the Buddha\, when monks were granted permission to receive new robes after the rainy season. For Lao Buddhists\, Boun Kathin is an opportunity to practice generosity (dāna) and strengthen the connection between the monastic Sangha and the lay community. It is one of the most significant merit-making events of the year. \n\n\n\nFestival Activities\n\n\n\nSharing and Celebration: After the ceremony\, attendees share a communal meal and enjoy cultural performances or social gathering\, continuing the spirit of unity and joy. \n\n\n\nCommunal Robe Offering: Families\, friends\, or community groups jointly organize and present offerings to the monks\, which may include robes\, toiletries\, food\, and household goods. \n\n\n\nCeremonial Procession: The celebration often begins with a colorful parade bringing the offerings into the temple\, accompanied by traditional Lao music\, dance\, and joyful chanting. \n\n\n\nDhamma Talk and Blessings: Monks lead chanting\, give a Dhamma talk\, and offer blessings to those who have made merit.
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SUMMARY:Boun Ock Phansa
DESCRIPTION:Boun Ock Phansa (End of Buddhist Lent) \n\n\n\nBoun Ock Phansa marks the official end of Vassa\, the three-month Buddhist Rains Retreat during which monks stay in their monasteries for study\, meditation\, and spiritual discipline. For laypeople\, it is a time to reflect on the merit they’ve made during this sacred period and to celebrate with gratitude and renewed spiritual commitment. \n\n\n\nSignificance\n\n\n\nBoun Ock Phansa is one of the most important religious festivals in Lao Buddhism. It symbolizes spiritual renewal\, the completion of vows\, and the strengthening of community bonds. It is also a time when monks resume travel and are often invited to perform blessings and ceremonies outside the temple. \n\n\n\nFestival Activities\n\n\n\nCommunity Celebrations: The day often concludes with cultural performances\, shared meals\, and gathering with family and friends. \n\n\n\nMorning Almsgiving (Tak Baat): On the morning of Ock Phansa\, devotees gather at the temple early to offer food\, robes\, and essentials to the monks as a final act of merit-making for the Lent season. \n\n\n\nVien Tien and Evening Ceremonies: In the evening\, temples hold candlelight processions around the main hall or stupa\, with chanting and prayer to mark the end of the retreat. \n\n\n\nLai Heua Fai (Festival of Light): In Laos—and in many Lao communities abroad—beautiful candle-lit boats (heua fai) made of banana leaves or paper are floated on rivers or waterways to pay respect to the Buddha and to symbolically release bad luck and negative energy. This tradition brings a joyful and visual close to the Vassa season.
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SUMMARY:Boun Hor Khao Salak
DESCRIPTION:Boun Hor Khao Salak (Personalized Offering Festival) \n\n\n\nBoun Hor Khao Salak is a cherished Lao Theravāda Buddhist festival focused on making personalized offerings to monks in honor of deceased relatives. The term “Hor Khao Salak” means “offering rice and necessities with a name tag\,” symbolizing the unique intention behind each gift. Unlike general merit-making\, this festival emphasizes specific\, individual merit dedication. \n\n\n\nSignificance\n\n\n\nThis holiday is rooted in the Lao Buddhist belief that acts of generosity—especially when offered with the name of a deceased loved one—can transfer merit to them\, helping them in their journey through the cycle of rebirth. It is also a way for the living to reflect on impermanence\, strengthen karmic ties with family\, and uphold the values of remembrance and gratitude. \n\n\n\nFestival Activities\n\n\n\nDedication of Merit: Monks lead prayers to transfer the merit from these offerings to deceased relatives or others named in the salak tags. \n\n\n\nNamed Offerings (Salak Boun): Families prepare trays or baskets filled with food\, robes\, candles\, toiletries\, and other essentials. Each offering is labeled with the name of the donor and the person to whom the merit is dedicated. \n\n\n\nCeremonial Presentations: These offerings are respectfully presented to the monks in a formal temple ceremony\, with chanting\, blessings\, and Dhamma teachings. \n\n\n\nCommunity Gathering: After the ceremony\, the community often shares a meal\, reinforcing unity and mutual support.
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SUMMARY:Boun Hor Khao Padap Din
DESCRIPTION:Boun Hor Khao Padap Din (Festival of Offering to the Spirits) is a deeply spiritual Lao Buddhist festival dedicated to honoring deceased relatives and ancestral spirits. The name translates to “Festival of Placing Offerings on the Ground\,” symbolizing the act of giving food and merit to wandering spirits who have not yet been reborn or have no living relatives to care for them. \n\n\n\nSignificance\n\n\n\nThis observance reflects the Lao Buddhist values of gratitude\, compassion\, and filial piety. It is believed that during this time\, the spiritual barrier between the world of the living and the dead is thinner\, allowing offerings and merit to reach departed souls. By making merit on their behalf\, families help their ancestors find peace and favorable rebirths. \n\n\n\nFestival Activities\n\n\n\nCommunity Sharing: It is common for neighbors to share food and offerings\, reflecting the strong communal spirit of the event. \n\n\n\nFood and Merit Offerings: Families prepare food\, sweets\, and necessities and bring them to the temple\, offering them to monks in the early morning. Some offerings are placed directly on the ground as symbolic gifts to the spirits. \n\n\n\nDedication Ceremonies: Monks chant prayers to transfer the merit to the deceased\, and families participate in meditation and reflection. \n\n\n\nCleaning and Decoration of Graves: In some traditions\, families may visit cemeteries to clean and decorate the graves of loved ones\, lighting candles and incense in remembrance.
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LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:This is a fundraising event to raise money toward the completion of Sala Construction. It is planned but not yet confirmed. More information to come!
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SUMMARY:2nd Annual Mile Hi Lao Golf Tournament
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual Mile Hi Lao Golf Tournament\n\n\n\nDate: Saturday\, August 2nd\, 2025Location: Ute Creek Golf Course – Longmont\, COStart Time: 8:00 A.M. Shotgun StartEntry Fee: $150 per player \n\n\n\nJoin us for the 2nd Annual Mile Hi Lao Golf Tournament\, a celebration of community\, culture\, and friendly competition on the greens! This year’s tournament will take place at the beautiful Ute Creek Golf Course\, offering a scenic and challenging 18-hole experience for golfers of all levels. \n\n\n\nYour $150 entry includes: \n\n\n\n\nGreen fees and golf cart\n\n\n\nChance to win prizes\, raffles\, and more!\n\n\n\n\nThis event is open to all – whether you’re a seasoned golfer or just out for fun\, come swing for a cause and connect with fellow members of the Mile Hi Lao community. \n\n\n\n⛳️ Register Early – Space is Limited!\n\n\n\nStay tuned for sponsorship opportunities\, team registration details\, and special announcements. \n\n\n\nFormat\n\n\n\n3 FlightsCash Prize for The Top 3 Per FlightA: HDC 0-8B: HDC 9-16C: HDC 17+Individual Stroke Play\, Gross Score\, Bump Rule in Effect for Flight B & C \n\n\n\nCall or Text to Register\n\n\n\nKeo Khatiyavong: 720.224.1066Andy Oudomsak: 303.915.1165Blackie Oudomsak: 303.547.5361Nick Khanthavong: 303.514.7471Scott Nomany: 720.519.7824Opeth Phommatha: 720.334.1Joy Philachanh: 720.456.15Que Panyavong: 720.421.18 \n\n\n\nor visit https://milehighgolfclub.org/ \n\n\n\nemail: mailto: info@milegolfclub.org \n\n\n\nWe can’t wait to see you on the course!
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LOCATION:Ute Creek Golf Course\, 2000 Ute Creek Drive\, Longmont\, Colorado\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boun Khao Phansa
DESCRIPTION:This marks the beginning of the three-month Rains Retreat (Vassa)\, when monks remain at their temples for intensive study and meditation. Laypeople bring candles\, robes\, and offerings to support the monastics. It is also a time for individuals to take on temporary vows or deepen their spiritual practice.
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LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Fundaraiser and Golf
DESCRIPTION:You’re Invited! ⛳🎉🙏Join us for a Fundraising Festival & Golf TournamentIn support of the Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver! \n\n\n\nCome enjoy a meaningful day of golf\, food\, culture\, live band by Sai Nam Khong\, and community — all while helping raise funds for the temple’s future projects. Everyone is welcome! \n\n\n\nGolf event will take place at Buffalo Run GC and Summer Festival at the Temple. For more info or to register\, please contact Andy Oudomsak @ 303.915.1165Thank you for your support! 🙏 \n\n\n\nຂໍເຊີນທ່ານ! ⛳🎉🙏ຂໍເຊີນຮ່ວມງານ ງານລະດົມທຶນ ແລະ ແຂ່ງກອຟເພື່ອສະໜັບສະໜູນ ວັດລາວເດັນເວີ \n\n\n\n🗓 ວັນເສົາ ທີ 12 ເດືອນກໍລະກົດ 2025📍 ສະໜາມກອຟ Buffalo Run GC \n\n\n\nຂໍເຊີນມາເພີດເພິນກັບວັນດີໆ ທີ່ມີທັງກອຟ\, ອາຫານ\, ວັດທະນະທຳ ແລະ ການຮ່ວມມືຂອງຊຸມຊົນ ໃນການຊ່ວຍເຫຼືອວັດລາວໃນຄັ້ງນີ້. \n\n\n\nຕິດຕໍ່ວັດເພື່ອລົງທະບຽນ ຫຼື ຮັບຮູ້ຂໍ້ມູນເພີ່ມເຕີມ.ຂອບໃຈທີ່ສະໜັບສະໜູນ! 🙏 \n\n\n\nRegister Here!\n\n\nPlease enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.Please enable JavaScript in your browser to complete this form.First Name *Last Name *Phone Number *Email *		\n			Number What Handicap?\n			\n		\n		What is your Handicap?Submit  \n\n[wpforms_entries_table id=”691″]
URL:https://watlaodenver.com/event/2025-fundaraiser-and-golf/
LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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SUMMARY:Boun Phavet
DESCRIPTION:Boun Phavet is a revered Theravāda Buddhist festival in Laos that celebrates the life of Phra Vessantara (known in Pali as Vessantara)\, the Buddha’s penultimate incarnation before attaining enlightenment. This festival highlights the values of generosity\, compassion\, and selflessness\, which are embodied in the story of Phra Vessantara\, who gave away all his possessions—including his children—to fulfill the virtue of perfect generosity (dāna pāramī). \n\n\n\nSignificance\n\n\n\nBoun Phavet is deeply rooted in Lao spiritual and cultural identity. It offers a unique opportunity for the community to reflect on the importance of self-sacrifice\, moral virtue\, and the path to Buddhahood. It is also a time when men may be ordained as monks\, even temporarily\, as a way of gaining merit for themselves and their families. \n\n\n\nFestival Activities\n\n\n\n\n\nເວລາ 12:15 ໂມງທ່ຽງເວລາ 12:45 ໂມງເວລາ 7:00 ໂມງແລງ \n\n\n\n\n\nຊາວພຸທຮ່ວມຮັປະທານອາຫານທ່ຽງຖວາຍຕົ້ນກັນສົມໂພດ\, ຕົ້ນກັນຫລອນ ແລະ ອື່ນໆຕາມປະເພນີທີ່ ເຄີຍເຮັດມາ\, ຟັງເທສໄປຕລອດວັນ ຈົນຈົບພິທີ.ຈົບທິທີ ຫລັງຈາກພໍ່ຂາວແມ່ຂາວສິກແລ້ວ\, ຮ່ວມຮັປະທານອາຫານຄຳ \n\n\n\n\n\nໝາຍເຫດ: ໄດ້ຄັດຕິດມາພ້ອມນີ້ ແມ່ນສລາກກັນເທດທີ່ຢູ່ໃນຊອງຈົດໝາຍ\, ຖ້າທ່ານພ້ອມດ້ວຍຄອບຄົວຫາກມີຈິດໃຈເຫລື້ອມ ໃສ ຢາກຈະເປັນເຈົ້າສັທທາກັນເທສ\, ກັນລະ $60.00 ຫລືວ່າຢາກຈະໂມທະນາຕາມສັທທາກໍໄດ້\, ກະຣຸນາສົ່ງຄືນໃຫ້ວັດລາວ ຕາມ ທີ່ຢູ່ ດ້ານຫລັງຂອງຊອງທີ່ສົ່ງມານີ້ ຫລື ຈະນ ຳໄປຖວາຍຢູ່ວັດກໍໄດ້. ອີກຢ່າງທາງວັດຂອງພວກເຮົາ ກ ຳລັງຕ້ອງການທຶນຮອນຢ່າງ ຫລວງຫລາຍເພື່ອສ້າງສາລາໂຮງທັມໃຫ້ສ ຳເລັດ\, ດັ່ງນັ້ນຖ້າຫາກຄອບຄົວໃດຫາກມີຄວາມສາມາດ\, ທາງວັດຢາກຈະຂໍແຜ່ຕົ້ນກາ ຣະພຶກນ ຳແຕ່ລະຄອບຄົວ. \n\n\n\nVessantara Jataka (Boun Phra Veth) Festival\n\n\n\nThe 2568 Vessantara Jataka (Bodhisattva or Boun Phra Veth) will be held @ the Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver10685 Dover St\, Westminster\, CO. 80021 per schedule as below: \n\n\n\nFriday\, June 20th\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n9:00 am11:00 am5:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nPreparationProvide lunch to monks.After lunch\, invite OUPPAKHOUT.Night gathering and accepting donations. \n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, June 21st\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 am10:15 am11:00 amNoon3:00 pm5:30 pm6:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nGathering of members and guests.Buddhist Ceremony starts\, morning almsProvide lunch to monks & novices.The Lunch Buffet serves everyone.Invite Vessantara Prince (Praveth) to return to the kingdom.Ceremony of becoming NOVICES (Phor Khao & Mair Khao)Chanting pre-chapter of the festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n3:00 am10:20 am11:00 am12:15 pm12:45 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nParade of 1000 buns of riceStarting to chant Vessantara chaptersBuddhist Ceremony starts\, morning almsProvide lunch to monks & novicesLunch Buffet Style for everyone.Continue the Phraveth chanting (total of 13 chapters)\,Offering assorted items\, money trees to monks all day. \n\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, June 22nd\, 2025\n\n\n\n\n\n9:30 am10:15 am11:00 amNoon3:00 pm5:30 pm6:30 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nGathering of members and guests.Buddhist Ceremony starts\, morning almsProvide lunch to monks & novices.The Lunch Buffet serves everyone.Invite Vessantara Prince (Praveth) to return to the kingdom.Ceremony of becoming NOVICES (Phor Khao & Mair Khao)Chanting pre-chapter of the festival \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n7:00 pm \n\n\n\n\n\nEnd of festival and Dinner for everyone who are remaining @ the temple. \n\n\n\n\n\nMore information\, please contactBounkeung Keovilay 720-278-3112 or Phomsavanh Joy Philachanh 720-456-1552
URL:https://watlaodenver.com/event/boun-phavet/
LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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SUMMARY:Lao New Year Festival
DESCRIPTION:Boun Pi Mai is the most celebrated Lao holiday\, marking the traditional New Year. It is a time for renewal\, water blessings\, family reunions\, and community celebrations. Temple rituals include bathing Buddha statues\, offering alms\, building sand stupas\, and blessing ceremonies for health and prosperity. The festival is both joyful and deeply spiritual.
URL:https://watlaodenver.com/event/lao-new-year-festival/
LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
CATEGORIES:Events
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UID:189-1746954000-1746979200@watlaodenver.com
SUMMARY:Boun Visakha Busa
DESCRIPTION:Visakha Busa\, also known as Vesak or Buddha Day\, is the most sacred Buddhist holiday\, commemorating three pivotal events in the life of Siddhartha Gautama—the Buddha: his birth\, enlightenment\, and passing into nirvana. This significant day falls on the full moon of the sixth lunar month\, typically in May. \n\n\n\nHow Lao Buddhist Temples Celebrate \n\n\n\nHere at Wat Lao Sidaounnaram\, Visakha Busa is observed with deep reverence and community participation. The day begins with devotees offering alms—such as food\, flowers\, incense\, and candles—to monks\, symbolizing generosity and respect. Monks lead the community in chanting and deliver dharma talks that reflect on the Buddha’s teachings. In the evening\, a candlelight procession known as Vien Tien takes place\, where participants walk three times around the temple’s main hall\, holding candles\, incense\, and lotus flowers\, honoring the Buddha’s life and teachings. \n\n\n\nThis sacred day fosters reflection\, compassion\, and a renewed commitment to the path of mindfulness and peace \n\n\n\n🪷 ຂໍເຊີນທ່ານມາຮ່ວມງານວິສາຂະບູຊາ 🪷ວັນອາທິດ ທີ 11 ເມສາ 2025📍 ວັດພຸດທະສາສນາລາວ ນະຄອນເດັນເວີ (Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver) \n\n\n\nເຊີນທຸກທ່ານມາຮ່ວມສະຫຼອງວັນສຳຄັນທີ່ສຸດໃນປະພິທີພຸດທະສາສະໜາ — ວິສາຂະບູຊາ\, ວັນທີ່ລະລຶກເຖິງການປະສູດ\, ການຕື່ນຮູ້\, ແລະ ການດັບຂອງພຣະພຸດທະເຈົ້າ. \n\n\n\n🕊️ ກິດຈະກຳປະຈຳວັນ:🙏 ຖວາຍຈັງຫານແຕ່ເຊົ້າ📿 ສະຫລອງພິທີ ສວດມົນ ແລະ ຟັງທຶດສະນາ🕯️ ຂະບວນເດີນຂຽນທຽນຕອນແລງ (ວຽນເທັຽນ)🍲 ຮັບປະທານອາຫານລ່ວມກັນ ແລະ ເປັນສ່ວນໜຶ່ງຂອງຊຸມຊົນ \n\n\n\nເປັນວັນທີ່ເຕັມໄປດ້ວຍຄວາມເຫັນອົນ ການທຳຄຸນຄວາມດີ ແລະ ຄວາມສະຫງົບສຸກ. ເປີດຮັບທຸກຄົນ ແມ່ນຈະເປັນຊາວບ້ານ ຫຼື ແຂກຜູ້ມາເຂົ້າຮ່ວມ! \n\n\n\n📅 ຢ່າລືມ! ວັນອາທິດ ທີ 11 ເມສາ 2025📍 ວັດພຸດທະສາສນາລາວ ນະຄອນເດັນເວີ \n\n\n\nມາຮ່ວມກັນດ້ວຍຈິດໃຈສະຫງົບ ແລະ ຄວາມຂອບຄຸນ. 🧘‍♂️✨#ວິສາຂະບູຊາ #ວັດລາວເດັນເວີ #Vesak2025 #ວັນພຣະພຸດທະເຈົ້າ
URL:https://watlaodenver.com/event/boun-visakha-busa/
LOCATION:Lao Buddhist Temple of Denver\, 10685 Dover Street\, Westminster\, CO\, 80021\, United States
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