Lao Voices

The celebration of Lao New Year at Wat Simoung in Vientiane, on April 14, 2008.

This is a spin-off from this post, since it’s a new topic of discussion; let us start with a new topic heading to avoid confusion. Starting with Lao Buddhist comment:

“Is a Buddhist monk who buys a $100,000 car more materialistic than a monk who owns one in another way?
I want to attack the issues, not [...]

Video clips of Lao New Year celebration at Hor Phra Keo in Vientiane. I have never been to this historical place for Boun Pee Mai and hope to attend the even in the future. As Khon Lao we should be there at least once in a life time.
Lao New Year at Hor Phra Keo part [...]

Additional photos from Lao New Year celebration at Hor Phra Keo in Vientiane on April 14, 2008. I’ll post some video clips later.

Here is the first set of photos from Lao New Year celebration 2008 at Hor Phra Keo in Vientiane on April 14, 2008.

As much as I love this temple, it’s not a feast for the eyes, it does need a lot of repair. This small building structure is at the entrance of the Wat, every time I see it, I want to peel the paint off, and put a fresh coat of paint, ivory color preferred. As [...]

The last set of photos from the Lao New Year celebration at Wat Thong Phong in Vientiane, on April 15, 2008. There are plenty of food and activities to keep you busy after religious ceremony part. I’ll take ping kai and bung khao larm anytime.

More photos from the Lao New Year celebration on April 15, 2008, at Wat Thong Phong in Vientiane.

Additional photos from the Lao New Year celebration in Laos on April 15, 2008 at Wat Thong Phong in Vientiane.

Here are some photos of Lao New Year celebration at Wat Thong Phang in Vientiane. My aunt Kian went to eight or nine temples for the celebration (13th to 15th of April) while aunt Phone only went to her local temple and at Wat Thong Phang. These photos are from Lao New Year on April [...]