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| Man carrying the rocket | |
Stamp depicting the man carrying the rocket
In the beginning of the rice planting season Laotians celebrating the Rocket Festival (Boun Bang Fai). They launch large Bamboo rockets to symbolically fertilize the clouds and requesting from rain god Phaya Thaen to bring rain. |
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 1995 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |