There is an annual beauty pageant in Luang Prabang called the Nang sangkhane pageant. There are seven contestants, each one symbolising one of King Kabinlaphom's seven daughters and they ride down the street, sometimes on elephants.
In the evenings, there will be processions of nagas, lanterns and many traditional performances.
Don’t forget to wish everyone a happy Lao New Year, souksan van pi mai or sabidee pimai, and smile while you get wet.