When in Luang Prabang, don't miss a unique "Morning Alms Giving"

In Luang Prabang, there is always a morning that starts at 5 a.m. Get up quietly and walk to the end of the Foreigners' Street to wait for the daily "Morning Alms Giving" ceremony. Locals and tourists are already seated by the roadside, monks pass by one by one, receiving their alms. That line of orange robes is the faith of Luang Prabang. . ✔️ Morning alms giving is a Buddhist tradition in Laos that has lasted for over 600 years. At sunrise every day, local monks walk barefoot in a line, receiving offerings such as sticky rice and fruit from devotees, completing their "alms collection" practice, while the givers accumulate merit. After receiving the alms, the monks also share part of it with the local poor in need. . ✔️ Viewing time and place ■ Time: Every morning from 5:30 to 6:30 ■ Main locations: Foreigners' Street and the road along the Mekong River ■ Alms route: Around 6:00, monks depart from Wat Xieng Thong, walk west along Foreigners' Street toward the Royal Palace, receiving alms along the way. Most givers on Foreigners' Street are tourists. At Sisavangvatthana Road, most monks turn (some continue toward the Royal Palace), then continue along Kounxouan Road to receive offerings from locals before returning to Wat Xieng Thong. . ■ Some tips ❶ It is recommended to observe quietly, keep a distance from the monks, use a telephoto lens for photos, and avoid flash. ❷ If you want to personally experience giving alms, you can buy sticky rice in advance by the roadside, take off your shoes, kneel, bow your head respectfully, and offer the alms. ❸ After watching the morning alms giving, you can visit Luang Prabang’s morning market.