Festivals and Events in Southeast Asia
A list of celebrations, days of obligation, and festivals in Southeast Asia, both traditional and modern.
November 1-4: Cambodia Water Festival
The Cambodian Water Festival (variously spelled in the original Khmer as Bon Om Touk, or Bon Om Thook, or Bonn Om Teuk, or Bon Om Tuk) takes place once a year, on the full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk. Cambodians celebrate the life-giving Tonle Sap with three days of festivals, fluvial parades, boat races, fireworks, and general merriment.
The Cambodian Water Festival (variously spelled in the original Khmer as Bon Om Touk, or Bon Om Thook, or Bonn Om Teuk, or Bon Om Tuk) takes place once a year, on the full moon of the Buddhist month of Kadeuk. Cambodians celebrate the life-giving Tonle Sap with three days of festivals, fluvial parades, boat races, fireworks, and general merriment.
December 3: Giant Lantern Festival, Philippines
The Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga showcases the city's most famous product - the lighted stars known as parol. This article shows you how to get there, and what you'll see when you do.
The Giant Lantern Festival in San Fernando, Pampanga showcases the city's most famous product - the lighted stars known as parol. This article shows you how to get there, and what you'll see when you do.
September 25-27: Formula 1 SingTel Singapore Grand Prix
The Singapore Grand Prix is on - with the first night races in Formula One history! Here's a quick description of the event, the venue, scheduling and ticketing information, and accommodations.
The Singapore Grand Prix is on - with the first night races in Formula One history! Here's a quick description of the event, the venue, scheduling and ticketing information, and accommodations.
October 17: Deepavali - Hindu Festival of Lights
Deepavali is the start of the Hindu New Year, and it's celebrated with passion in Malaysia and Singapore. A primer on Deepavali celebrations in Singapore's Little India.
Deepavali is the start of the Hindu New Year, and it's celebrated with passion in Malaysia and Singapore. A primer on Deepavali celebrations in Singapore's Little India.
December 25: Christmas in Singapore
Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.
Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.