Lao New Year Celebration
Wat Thammarattanaram Temple 7913 Champa Avenue, Broussard, Louisiana
Iberia Parish's not inconsiderable Laotian community holds its New Year celebration, known as Songkran, every Easter weekend, and thousands from near and far will be there to honor a tradition that preserves Laotian culture here in Louisiana. The friendly folks of Lanexang Village and the temple there, Wat Thammarattanaram, put on parades and displays of traditional cuisine, clothing, and jewelry; as well as activities like sand castle building, live music, and pageantry. All are welcome. (337) 658-3229 or visit the event's Facebook Page.
Read more about the Laotian community in New Iberia in this story from our April 2020 issue: The Buddhists and the Catholics.
