Korean assistance breaths a new life to a Khmer monument in Laos Located in the southern part of Laos, Vat Phou, a World Heritage Site, showcases Hong Nang Sida Temple, which bridges Laos’ past and present. “Despite its importance, many remain unaware of the temple’s nature and its...
A temple of 10,000 Buddhas and counting Not so long ago, I had the chance to visit this sacred place of such cultural and historical significance, originating from the old Kingdom of Lane Xang. This treasure is named Wat Satasahatsaham (meaning the “Temple of over 10,000 Buddha Images”) but is...
New Murals Preserve the Past, Welcome the Future On one of the small streets leading to the historic That Dam in the center of Vientiane, pylons, tall empty white walls, and the security presence of the American Center, have all generally deterred foot traffic. Now, those once-white walls are...
New art makes this old town sparkle Oh there she is! I cried as I came around the corner and face to face with a beautiful woman, her ornately patterned silk scarf flying in the wind and encircling a small window. I had just left two blue dinosaurs, their gruesome smiles towering over me, and...
All about the monkhood in Luang Prabang Visitors to Luang Prabang are enchanted by the sight of many charming temples scattered around the peninsula. The fact that there are more than 35 temples in the UNESCO heritage zone alone illustrates how important Buddhism is in Laos. Monks in their...
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