Boun Khoun Khao (Mid-Jan, Laos) is a celebration of the rice harvest to give thanks to the spirits of the land and ensure the bounty of the next harvest.
Boun Pha Vet (Throughout Jan, Laos) is three-day Buddhist festival that is held in honour of Prince Vessantara, the Buddha's penultimate incarnation. The celebration takes place on various dates throughout January depending on the village.
Chiang Mai Flower Festival (31 Jan - 2 Feb, Thailand) showcases beautiful flowers and decorative plants in full bloom. Suan Buak Hat Park into a stunning open-air exhibition, showcasing a vibrant tapestry of flowers and decorative plants in full bloom.
Tet (27-31 Jan, Vietnam) is Vietnam's equivalent to the Chinese New Year and is just as auspicious. The Vietnamese consider Tet to be the year's most important festival. Often gamily members gather in their hometowns, traveling from across the country (or the world) to spend the holiday with each other.
Although it’s not an official holiday in Cambodia or Thailand, Chinese New Year (29 Jan) is celebrated throughout the country, and not only by those who have Chinese heritage.
The Red Lotus Sea Festival (Date TBA, Thailand) celebrates a sea of lotus flowers that bloom at the beginning of the year. Lotus flowers blanket the water as local boatmen carve narrow channels through the pink petals to let small boats pass through.
Explore the cultures of the minorities in Thailand's Doi Tung through their food, local performances and handmade products. Don't miss the opportunity to taste the freshly brewed Doi Tung coffee. Festivals take place every Saturday and Sunday throughout January.
Now in its seventh year, the Vietnam Trail Series (11 Jan, Vietnam) follows the Vietnam Mountain Marathon in Sapa and the Vietnam Jungle Marathon in Pu Luong. The Vietnam Trail Marathon offers participants the chance to explore the hidden trails of Moc Chau.
An iconic race through the streets of Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC) now in its 12th year, the HCMC Marathon (12 Jan, Vietnam) includes multiple variations with everything from the full marathon to a shorter 5km fun run.
The Grand Sumo Tournament (12-26 Jan, Japan) is held in Kokugikan, Tokyo and provides the opportunity to watch the heavyweights in action at one of Japan's most prestigious sumo events.
Singapore Art Week (17-26 Jan, Singapore) celebrates visual arts with fairs, gallery openings, lifestyle exhibitions, and public art walks.
The 21th Royal Langkawi International Regatta (20-25 Jan, Malaysia) held on Langkawi Island, attracts world-class sailors to race in a series of exhilarating regatta events set against the island's stunning tropical backdrop.
The River Hongbao (27 Jan - 8 Feb, Singapore) is a lively festival celebrating Chinese New Year. It features a vibrant display of traditional and contemporary Chinese culture, with grand lantern displays, cultural performances, festive food, and live entertainment.
