Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay 6
The last set of photos from Boun Phavet at Ban Phonsikhay in Pakse, Champassak province. The celebration for 2008 was a big success and the villagers are looking foward to next year’s event.
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay 5
More photos from Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay in Pakse, Champassak province.
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay 4
Another set of photos from Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay in Pakse, Champassak province. The parade is half way to Vat Phonsikhay.
Olympic 2008 in Beijing
The 29th Olympic Games will be coming to Beijing this August. I know China is a controversial place of choice for some people, especially with it’s take on human rights and the environment. But I think as China becomes more modernize and gain more knowledge (of the environment, social equality, etc), they will change for [...]
Dok Huang Pheung
Many of thon huang pheung trees were in full bloom last month on the streets of Vientiane.
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay 3
As as little kid in Laos I have never attended Pha Vet festival. My hometown in Nongbon didn’t host Boun Pha Vet as far as I could recall. I have heard the story of Pha Vet Sandone, told by my parents many times and about Hare Pha Vet Sandone. To hear my Grand-Mama on the [...]
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay 2
This year, the Pha Vet festival is bigger and better with a larger parade and more people participating. Since I sent a camera to my cousin Mo last year, he has been taking photos around the temple a few times. His photo taking activities didn’t go un-notice under the eyes of the senior Monks.
On the [...]
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay
Boun Pha Vet at Ban Phonsikhay in Muang Pakse is celebrated once a year. The festival takes two day and involves the entire community as well as neighboring villages. The event starts at Wat Phonsikhay with a parade (Hare Pha Vet Sandone) and a Baci ceremony later.
The highlight of Boun Pha Vet is the recital [...]
Dannavieng Book Box Libraray update 4
The last set of photos of Dannavieng Lao book box library in Muang Phone Thong, Champassak province. Thank you once again to all the supporters of the Book Box Fund. You have given these children the power of knowledge.
US Rice Paddy in Late June
I paid a visit to my Hmong neighbor’s rice paddy again during my morning break, I was hoping that the rice plants would produce some rice grains by now, but I guess I’m a bit impatience. I asked one of my American co-workers to join me this time, she said, “I don’t know why you [...]
