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ALMS-GIVING
The daily dawn procession of monks through the streets of the old city has become one of
the quintessential images of Luang Prabang and is one of its biggest tourist “attractions”.
As a result, however, it can feel a little zoo-like, as tourists line up to watch the monks pass,
cameras madly clicking to get the best shot.
There's no denying the serene beauty of the alms-giving ceremony,
Tak Bat
, as kneeled
locals place sticky rice into the baskets of the passing saffron-robed monks. However, if
you do wish to see it, it's important to behave properly - in particular, dress appropriately
and modestly, don't make physical contact with the monks, and keep a respectful distance
from them. It is possible to join the alms-giving, but locals request that you only do so if it
would be meaningful to you. If you do so, buy sticky rice from the morning market before-
hand rather than the street vendors who congregate along Sisavangvong Road, as the rice
can be of dubious quality.
Phousi
Accessed via Sisavangvong Rd (two entrances) or from southeast of Phousi, opposite Khem Khan Food Garden
∙ Daily 7am-6pm ∙ 20,000K
