Festive Season at Amantaka
Combining both peace “Aman” and the 3 teachings of Buddha “Taka”, Amantaka is the perfect blend of a resort experience coupled with the surrounding local history, culture and world heritage site of Luang Prabang to explore. Join us for the various activities and festive dinners that we have planned during your stay and let us enjoy the rest of 2019 together.
Set up of the Amantaka Christmas tree
Luang Prabang does not celebrate Christmas per, however, to give a little festive atmosphere, we have erected a traditional Christmas tree, which is 100% natural and produced by our local community. Guests are invited to join us in hanging the decorations - various hand-made bamboo ornaments made by the staff of Amantaka, to start this festive season together with a fun and creative activity.19 DECEMBER 2019
Baci ceremony
A traditional baci, or ‘Sou Khouan’ ceremony, is a Brahmin-influenced ritual that has been practiced in Luang Prabang for hundreds of years. Locals believe that 32 spirits or Khouan inhabit our bodies and protect us from illness, sadness and general malice in everyday life. Their influence works best if all the Khouan are working together, but from time to time they need to be re-aligned and perhaps told about an individual’s arrival or departure to a new environment, or a new year. The blessing is a community affair, overseen by a master of ceremonies or ‘Mo Phone’ who repeats the rhythmic ritual words and chants to the spirits, reminding them of their duties.24 DECEMBER 2019
Christmas Eve
The Baci Ceremony by our Sala Baci is followed by a hosted drink and a traditional dance performance. From 7.00pm, savour the evening with delectable dishes from the BBQ live stations.24 DECEMBER 2019
New Year’s Eve
Guests are invited to see a traditional Lao dance performance and enjoy a special menu designed by Chef Jovan. Afterwards, join us by the main pool, with drinks and entertainment to celebrate the last night of 2019 together.31 DECEMBER 2019
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