People attend the alms-giving activity in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2026. As dawn breaks over the ancient town of Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks walk barefoot in procession along the streets to receive alms. Local residents and visitors by the roadside offer sticky rice and other food into the monks' bowls. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

People attend the alms-giving activity in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2026. As dawn breaks over the ancient town of Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks walk barefoot in procession along the streets to receive alms. Local residents and visitors by the roadside offer sticky rice and other food into the monks' bowls. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

Monks attend the alms-giving activity in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2026. As dawn breaks over the ancient town of Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks walk barefoot in procession along the streets to receive alms. Local residents and visitors by the roadside offer sticky rice and other food into the monks' bowls. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)

People attend the alms-giving activity in Luang Prabang, Laos, April 16, 2026. As dawn breaks over the ancient town of Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks walk barefoot in procession along the streets to receive alms. Local residents and visitors by the roadside offer sticky rice and other food into the monks' bowls. (Xinhua/Chen Yichen)