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		<title>Merit-making ushers in Buddhist Lent</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/27/merit-making-ushers-in-buddhist-lent/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Jul 2010 14:47:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[A bright and sunny morning saw thousands of Buddhists around the country bringing offerings to make merit at their local temples yesterday, even though it was not a public holiday. The sound of monks and novices chanting the saiyanto echoed loudly around every temple, bringing smiles to the faces of believers. Temple-goers made offerings which [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Village temple a sign of dedication and prosperity</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/24/village-temple-a-sign-of-dedication-and-prosperity/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Jul 2010 09:32:50 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saravan province in southern Laos is one of the few remaining areas in the country where traditional Lao art and culture flourish. For years, the local people of the region have dedicated time, energy and resources to the upkeep of historical landmarks and significant cultural icons. The most iconic of these landmarks is the Phokhem [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Phramaha Vichit: a symbol of development and wisdom</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/22/phramaha-vichit-a-symbol-of-development-and-wisdom/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jul 2010 23:38:11 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[His kind spirit lives on, filling people with a sense of goodness and morality. His death on June 16 at That Luang Neua temple in Vientiane, is a constant reminder of sadness and loss. Despite heavy rains, thousands of Lao Buddhists including prominent country leaders and government officials turned out to mourn the loss of [...]]]></description>
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		<title>LFNC President receives World Buddhist Summit leader</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/21/lfnc-president-receives-world-buddhist-summit-leader/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 21 Jul 2010 14:41:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(KPL) Mr. Sisavath Keobounphanh, Chairman of the Lao Front for National Construction received at his office on 19 July a courtesy visit of the Secretary General of the World Buddhist Summit, Hiroshi Fujikura. Hiroshi Fujikura arrived Vientiane last week to attend Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj&#8217;s cremation. At the talk, Mr. Sisavath Keobounphanh praised and highly [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Leaders attend Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj&#8217;s cremation</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/20/leaders-attend-venerable-pramaha-vichit-singharajs-cremation/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jul 2010 10:55:04 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(KPL) President Choummaly Sayasone, along with other Party and State leaders, monks from Vietnam, Japan, Thailand and Laos, and members of the public paid their last respects to the late Venerable Pramaha Vichit Singharaj, former President of the Lao Buddhist Fellowship Organisation at his cremation on Saturday. Reading a moving eulogy, Standing Deputy Prime Minister [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Chomphet&#8217;s giant Buddha: a symbol of Lao devotion</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/17/chomphets-giant-buddha-a-symbol-of-lao-devotion/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Jul 2010 04:54:34 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you&#8217;re travelling to Champassak town, don&#8217;t forget to take a look at Chomphet village in Pakxe district. About 14km from the provincial capital along Route 13, you will see the head of a huge Buddha image rising above the treetops. Built with the support of devout Buddhists in the country, the giant Buddha is [...]]]></description>
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		<title>A peaceful exhibit of Buddhist tradition</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/07/03/a-peaceful-exhibit-of-buddhist-tradition/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:27:56 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surrounded by verdant scenery and imbued with a peaceful atmosphere alongside the Nam Ngum River in a rural area of Vientiane, a temple commands the respect of all who come to worship the imposing Buddha image housed here. Those who have never before ventured to Thaxang temple in Pakngum district may wonder why so many [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Temples of Vientiane</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/06/26/temples-of-vientiane/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 26 Jun 2010 19:56:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[To salute the upcoming 450 year anniversary of the transfer of the Lao capital from Luang Prabang to Vientiane, Vientiane Times is publishing a series of stories related to the history of Laos. As the only temple left standing after the sacking of Vientiane by Siamese feudal armies in the reign of Chao Anouvong, Vat [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Luang Prabang renews efforts to protect religious heritage</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/06/22/luang-prabang-renews-efforts-to-protect-religious-heritage/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 22 Jun 2010 20:44:28 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come rain or shine Grandfather Kongkham is up in the early hours to prepare rice for the dawn almsgiving in Luang Prabang, a religious practice he has followed all his life, and always will despite the growing opinion that this longstanding tradition has been irreparably altered by tourism. Mr Kongkham and his family have always [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Learning lessons for life in the temple</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/06/12/learning-lessons-for-life-in-the-temple/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 12 Jun 2010 12:44:15 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ten days away from home in the austere environment of a Buddhist monastery seems a long, tough stint for newly-ordained novices. Some even cry when they wake up without seeing their parents beside them. However, the 10 days of self-discipline and Buddhist teachings are a meaningful time that will stay with them for the rest [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vat Sisaket need more money to restore it to its past splendour</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/06/01/vat-sisaket-need-more-money-to-restore-it-to-its-past-splendour/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 01 Jun 2010 07:13:40 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(KPL) The Vat Sisaket Restoration Committee appealed to members of the public to contribute generously to this fund. The restoration of this temple was part of the preparation for the celebration of the 450th anniversary of Vientiane Capital, scheduled to be held in November this year. Mr. Bounkeua Thoumvilay donated 200 million kip, the family [...]]]></description>
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		<title>More money needed for Vat Sisaket restoration</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/31/more-money-needed-for-vat-sisaket-restoration/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 31 May 2010 11:01:26 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Vat Sisaket Restoration Committee is calling on the public to contribute generously to the restoration of the temple complex ahead of the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the capital of Laos in November. In response, various individuals donated a total of more than 200 million kip to the fund last Friday. This amount included [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Forest temple a natural example</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/29/forest-temple-a-natural-example/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 May 2010 13:07:22 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Surrounded by thick jungle, passers-by could be forgiven for thinking Nakhounoy temple is really a protected forest area. The temple, located in Naxaithong district of Vientiane, has an idyllic atmosphere, with trees of all shapes and sizes. The temple&#8217;s resident monks and local villagers have joined forces to protect this patch of nature, setting an [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Buddhist retreat to teach young men moral values</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/28/buddhist-retreat-to-teach-young-men-moral-values/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2010 09:43:20 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Young men will have the chance to immerse themselves in Buddhist teachings and a moral lifestyle during a 10-day retreat to be held at a Vientiane temple. Interested youngsters have until June 3 to register for the ordination programme, which will run from June 4 to 13 at Dongsavad temple in Sisattanak district. The Lao [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vat Sisakhet library hall completely restored</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/24/vat-sisakhet-library-hall-completely-restored/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 13:54:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[(KPL) The four-month restoration of the library hall (locally known as Hortray) of Vat Sisaket has been completed, according to an official. Deputy Head of the Vat Sisaket Restoration Project, Mr. Bounthieng Siripaphanh, said last Friday that the restoration of Vat Sisaket is among 21 projects to celebrate the 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vat Sisaket restoration on track for Vientiane anniversary</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/24/vat-sisaket-restoration-on-track-for-vientiane-anniversary/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 24 May 2010 09:22:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Vat Sisaket Restoration Committee has expressed satisfaction with progress made in the first phase of restoration work. The committee met on Friday to assess work done since the project began in January this year. The project calls for the repair and maintenance of temple buildings and roofs, including palm leaf manuscript storage rooms and [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Renovation of Vat Sisaket begins</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/05/12/renovation-of-vat-sisaket-begins/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 12 May 2010 15:31:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[The renovation of a historically significant sim (ceremonial hall) at Vat Sisaket in V ientiane will begin this week to preserve the nation&#8217;s heritage in preparation for this year&#8217;s 450th anniversary of Vientiane as the capital of Laos. Restoration work to strengthen the time worn structure is set for completion in early November before the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vientiane wakes early</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/04/20/vientiane-wakes-early/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 20 Apr 2010 16:57:55 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the beginning of the week after the party before, Vientiane quickly gets back to its usual peaceful self as the buckets and water pistols of Pi Mai Lao (Lao New Year) are stored away for another year. Lao people often start their days early, alarm clocks sounding at around 5am for many Vientiane locals. [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Vientiane makes music as Pi Mai spirit takes hold</title>
		<link>http://laovoices.com/2010/04/19/vientiane-makes-music-as-pi-mai-spirit-takes-hold/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:01:59 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Music resounded through Vientiane from morning till late for the three days of Pi Mai Lao last week, with all corners of the capital pulsating to an infectious beat. It seemed that every household brought their speakers outside to add to the mix of joyful melodies and pounding rhythms. Young and old, locals and foreign [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Joyful Pi Mai comes to a close</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 19 Apr 2010 11:44:49 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[This year&#8217;s Pi Mai Lao celebrations went off smoothly as Vientiane entered wholeheartedly into the party spirit and the townsfolk made the most of a wonderful occasion. Parties were in evidence everywhere from April 14 to 16, with revellers thronging the streets in merriment, all determined to have a good time. Wide grins and happy [...]]]></description>
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