What is Pi Mai Lao?

• A big party in Laos
• Lao New Year
• Traditional Laos New Year's celebration
• An important festival in Laos

What activity is considered a symbol of cleansing and purification during Pi Mai Lao?

• House cleaning
• Splashing water
• Pouring scented water over Buddha statues
• Dancing in parades

Which of the following activities is NOT part of Pi Mai Lao celebrations?

• Visiting temples
• Exchanging gifts
• Splashing water on each other
• Family reunions

What is the main purpose of splashing water during Pi Mai Lao?

• To clean the streets
• To celebrate a good harvest
• To have fun and bring good luck
• To calm the summer heat

"Pi Mai" is the name for the Water Festival in Laos.

During Pi Mai, people splash water only for fun and games.

Cleaning the house before Pi Mai is believed to bring bad luck.

Scenario 1: The Street Splash You’re walking through the village during Pi Mai. Suddenly, a group of kids with buckets sees you. They smile. What should you do?

• A. Run and scream like a cartoon character
• B. Politely ask them to water your plants instead
• C. Smile back—getting splashed means good luck!
• D. Yell “Nooo! My hair!!” and run for cover (It’s funny—and normal!)

Scenario 2: Dressing for the Festival You wake up on the first day of Pi Mai and open your closet. What’s the best thing to wear?

• A. Your best white outfit—time to impress!
• B. A swimsuit, raincoat, or old clothes
• C. A thick jacket—you never know (You might dodge the water fight!)
• D. Nothing at all! It’s a water festival, right?

Scenario 3: Grandma’s Warning Before you leave the house to join the Pi Mai fun, your grandma says, “Be careful! Don’t forget to…” What might she be reminding you?

• A. Respect the elders and don’t splash monks
• B. Bring a change of clothes—you’ll get soaked!
• C. Eat five bowls of sticky rice first
• D. Don’t splash people who don’t want to join