Vientiane:The Hmong Noj Peb Caug Festival is set to celebrate its 10th anniversary at Ethnic Park from December 4-6. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Ethnic Park on November 8, 2026, jointly organized by Ethnic Park and the Naxaythong District Administration.
According to Lao News Agency, the festival has been renamed from Boun Kin Chiang or Boun Noj Peb Caug to the Noj Peb Caug Festival, following guidance from the Lao Front for National Development. This rename aims to further develop the venue as a tourist destination.
This year's event will be co-hosted by Naxaythong District, with active participation from local authorities and residents of four neighboring villages Dansi, Phonxay, Pakhaed, and Naxiew. The festival seeks to preserve Hmong customs, traditions, and cultural identity while promoting ethnic cultural tourism and showcasing the heritage of Laos' 50 ethnic groups. It also serves as a platform for young Hmong men and women to demonstrate their talents, knowledge, and cultural traditions, while helping local communities promote handmade products and traditional goods to both domestic and international visitors.
The three-day program will feature traditional Hmong ceremonies and activities, including the Vien Kaeng Ya Kha grass ceremony, Kaeng Kai chicken ceremony, Baci soul-blessing ceremony, traditional rice pounding (Tam Khao Piang), and the Yone Mak Khon ball-tossing game. Visitors can also enjoy crossbow shooting demonstrations, traditional top-spinning competitions, bullfighting, and other cultural activities.
Two major competitions will highlight the celebrations the Vientiane Hmong Singing Competition 2027, featuring 20 contestants, and the Miss Hmong Vientiane Pageant 2027, with 20 participants. The festival will also offer opportunities to explore traditional food and local products, visit exhibition halls and traditional houses, and learn about the history, customs, and lifestyles of the country's 50 ethnic groups.
The organizing committee has invited the public, students, young people, and domestic and international tourists to attend the celebrations. Businesses and local producers are also encouraged to showcase and sell traditional products and handicrafts. The press conference saw attendance from Naxaythong District Governing Committee Chairman Bounxou Phaviseth, representatives of relevant sectors, invited guests, singers, Miss Hmong contestants, and members of the public.