Celebrating Lao New Year (Boun Pi Mai) 2556

 

From April 13 to April 15, 2013, Lao people the world over will be officially celebrating Boun Pi Mai (otherwise known as Lao New Year).
  
In my home city of Toronto, Sabai Sabai, a Lao-owned and operated Thai restaurant, which only opened its doors a few months ago, will be having festivities of its own to mark this special time of year.

On the evening of Saturday, April 13, this restaurant, according to its own web site, states that:

Sabai Sabai will be celebrating this occasion with great food and company. We invite you to indulge in some of the tastiest dishes from Thailand and Laos.

Chef Nuit will be creating a unique culinary experience with traditional Thai dishes and a very special tribute to Lao dishes.

The grand finale to the eight course dinner will be a spectacular dessert buffet featuring classic favourites. 

Since I have never experienced Boun Pi Mai, this will be a tasty introduction. However, I am hoping that one day soon I will have the opportunity to experience the real thing in Laos.