Southeast Asia is a place of vibrant ethnic and religious diversity, a colorful and vibrant festival is never far away. The southern region is dominated by Islamic beliefs but there are also large Christian, Hindu and Buddhist populations and all celebrate their faith regularly and publicly. Whichever part of the region you are traveling you’ll no doubt come across a festival or event that may become a highlight of your entire trip so find out what’s going on !
Here are some of the popular festivals and events in Southeast Asia
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PHILIPPINES Filipinos commemorate their town’s honored saints with miles of  processions, lively music, carnivals and non-stop feasting. The celebrations come in different months so if you are planning to visit the Philippines anytime of the year; you will be able to witness a festival that you haven’t seen in any part of the world. See Popular Festivals in the Philippines. |
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THAILAND One of the best things about Thailand is the many festivals that are held in the kingdom every year. Every month, there’s a festival somewhere in Thailand that’s fun and often unusual too. If you’re planning on coming to Thailand, make sure you coincide your visit with one of these Thai festivals. You’ll learn a lot about Thai culture, meet tons of Thai people and just generally have a great time. See Popular Festivals in Thailand. |
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BALI, INDONESIA Bali, Indonesia offers visitors a rich array of events and festivals throughout the year that highlight its unique cultural identity and history. Some are dedicated to the art of woodcarving or the birth of a goddess. Other festivals include temple festivals, fasting & retreat ceremonies, cleansing festival, special (usaba), blood sacrifices and house deity anniversaries (odalan sangguh). See Popular Festivals in Bali. |
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MALAYSIA Malaysia is a country of multi-ethnic society practicing multi-cultural and multi-religion. Each ethnic group practises its own religion and belief which means various festivals are celebrated throughout the year. These festivals are usually celebrated either nationwide or at state level. “Open house” concept is practised almost all the festivals, which means inviting relatives and friends to partake in the food and festivity occasion.See Popular Festivals in Malaysia. |
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CAMBODIA Khmers’ love of family social events, with music and an abundance of food, is best seen at the numerous festivals which are annually being held throughout the country. The festivals and events in Cambodia are really very colorful and full of entertainment. Thousands of people from various corners of the world come to visit the country of Cambodia to enjoy these festive mood. See Popular Festivals in Cambodia. |
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VIETNAM Festivals and events form an important part of the Vietnamese culture. For, generations festivals have been an important cultural activity of the Vietnamese people. They are celebrated with great enthusiasm. Some are celebrated throughout the country, and others are found on a regional level. You will find that Vietnam festivals can be very culturally enriching. See Popular Festivals in Vietnam. |
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LAOS Festivals in Laos have a strong connection to both agricultural season and Buddhist ceremonies. Every year Laos festivals dates change according to the lunar calendar and some festivals are celebrated at different times at different town and cities. See Popular Festival in Laos. |
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SINGAPORE The rich mixture of cultures in Singapore means that there’s always a cultural event to celebrate, every ethnic group in Singapore has its own festivals, all through the year. These festivals are usually colorful events centered on religion, age-old myths and traditions or the family, which is enjoyed by the whole population. In a peaceful and harmonious society, Singaporeans respect and celebrate one another’s festivals with relish. See Popular Festivals in Singapore. |