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Mekong: Watch that river!

Mekong: Watch that river!

Video description: South East Asia’s largest river, the Mekong, has withstood decades of pressure from rising human numbers, growing industrial activity and more demands for water and food. But scientists now caution that climate change could upset this balance in the coming years and decades. At risk are water, food and jobs for 65 million [...]

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Cells

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Cells

The number 1 band in Laos is no other than Cells. When the band took the stage at Boun That Luang Festival 2008 Concert it was madness and no one was standing still. Check the videos out for yourself to see what I am talking about. It was difficult trying to make a video clips [...]

That Luang Fest Concert featuring LOG

That Luang Fest Concert featuring LOG

Boun That Luang 2008 Concert catered to the younger crowds with another group from Indee Records. L.O.G was there to perform their well known Wan Ton Jeud Pai and other big hits.

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Over Dance

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Over Dance

Over Dance from Indee Records was also at Boun That Luang 2008 Concert with their special song new song to the fans of Mr. Hinsom. Yes, you got that right there is Mr. Hinsom Version 2 with a twist to the story. Mr. Hinsom already has a girlfriend back in his village and she is [...]

Snapshot of the US economy

Snapshot of the US economy

Brilliant comic by Chris Eaton. Who is the richest person in there?

Peaceful hostiles

Peaceful hostiles

It is never a boring day when the Lao government communicates its “new direction” in this world. A few party leaders are feeling the fresh wind of change blowing through the window….. and desperately want to close it.
VietnamNet reported  a “12 – point programme of cultural and ideological cooperation for 2009, focusing on the fight [...]

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Jonny Olsen

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Jonny Olsen

Jonny Olsen was among the performers at Boun That Luang 2008 concert. He was a big hit at the concert and many people have seen his interview on Lao TV before the live concert. Many people in the crowd couldn’t believe how well Jonny spoke Pasa Lao and they said if they didn’t look at [...]

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Aluna Thavonsouk

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Aluna Thavonsouk

Aluna Thavonsouk was the third artist to take the stage at Boun That Luang 2008 concert. Her first song was Kuam Hou Seuk Bork, the longest number 1 hit on the radio and Music Boom (Lao MTV show). Aluna’s latest album “Aluna Part Two” has been out for awhile now so get yourself a copy [...]

Drop it!

Drop it!

First you won’t understand it, then you’ll get it, and then you’ll get  addicted to it in a creative way Balldroppings.

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Jear

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Jear

Jear took the stage after Sao Panoy. He is well known for Jie Guay or Grilled Banana song that was hitting the top chart. It’s quite a funny song about losing a girl to a rich guy and many people find the music to be quite funny with a bit of truth in it.

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Sao Panoy

That Luang Fest Concert featuring Sao Panoy

Sao Panoy was the first artist to take the stage at That Luang Festival 2008 Concert on November 12, 2008.

That Luang Festival 2008 Concert

That Luang Festival 2008 Concert

On the final night of Boun That Luang 2008, there was a concert on That Luang square sponsored by Beer Lao with the majority of the artists from Indee Records company. The concert was broadcast live on Lao National Television so those that can’t make it to the biggest event of the year can enjoy [...]

Kok Mong

Kok Mong

I was fortunate to have seen Kok Mong for the first time in my life during my visit to Ban Dannavieng last year.  This innovative ancient invention was used by Lao people to hull rice in the old days.
Unfortunately, I was not able to see this particular Kok Mong in action because I arrived two [...]

Royal Ballet of Laos

Royal Ballet of Laos

A footage of the Royal Ballet Troupe in Luang Prabang during the Lao New Year.

Final night of That Luang Festival 2008

Final night of That Luang Festival 2008

The final night of Boun That Luang was marked by candlelight procession or Wien Thien around Pha That Luang. There were so many activities to keep people busy starting with long hours of concert, games, food, and various booths selling all sorts of products on That Luang square.