The Kapok Flower Festival (Boun Dok Ngiew Ban) is set to take place at the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone in Ton Pheung district, Bokeo.
This year"s event is packed with a variety of cultural and recreational activities, featuring performances and exhibitions from Laos, China, Thailand, and Myanmar.
Some of the key attractions will be the 2nd Golden Triangle Peace International Art Exhibition, a golf tournament, the Miss Flower (Dok Ngiew) Contest, a Lao-Chinese art and literature showcase, and a lantern release ceremony for blessings, as shared by Khamsavath Keopanya, Deputy Head of the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone Administrative Committee.
The festival highlights the stunning natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant cultural heritage of Bokeo, providing a unique experience for tourists from both near and far.
Taking place every year on Don Sao Island in the Golden Triangle Special Economic Zone, the event is set in a sprawling 40-hectare area filled with lush kapok trees. During the winter months, the blossoming flowers create a mesmerizing red landscape, drawing in an increasing number of visitors each year.