Festivals and Events in Southeast Asia

All about Theravada Buddhist New Year Celebrations in Southeast Asia - covering Thailand, Laos, Myanmar, and Cambodia.

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 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 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.

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.

Christmas activities in Singapore, scheduled from November to early January.