Luang Prabang: Almsgiving Ceremony Offering
ID: GYG1065795-1637378
Category:
Country: Laos
Duration:
01:00 hours
Description
Witness the sacred almsgiving ceremony in Luang Prabang. Learn about the cultural significance of Tak Bat, participate with a traditional offering set, and visit a nearby temple.
Begin your experience in the early morning. Learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of Tak Bat, the morning almsgiving ceremony, a daily ritual where locals and visitors offer food to Buddhist monks as they walk silently through the streets.
Join long lines of saffron-robed monks collecting sticky rice and offerings. Participate respectfully with a traditional offering set provided. Visit a nearby temple after the ceremony for deeper insight into Buddhist practices.
Capture beautiful, serene moments in the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang.
Highlights
- Witness the sacred almsgiving ceremony in Luang Prabang
- Learn about the cultural and spiritual significance of Tak Bat
- Participate respectfully with a traditional offering set provided
- Visit a nearby temple for deeper insight into Buddhist practices
- Capture beautiful, serene moments in the UNESCO town of Luang Prabang
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Dress modestly (shoulders & knees covered)
Avoid using flash when taking photos
Do not touch the monks or their alms bowls
INCLUDED
- Traditional Lao offering set (sticky rice, banana, snacks)
- Local-style scarf to wear during the ceremony
- Guidance on respectful behavior and traditions
NOT INCLUDED
- Transfer to the spot
- Guide for explain step by step
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
