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Luang Prabang and Vientiane 2008

A video by Kody704, a Lao youtuber from Savan of his trip to the World Heritage Town of Luang Prabang and Vientiane, the capital of Laos.

Solar powered Laos

Solar powered Laos

To quote a famous Dutch footbal player and coach, Johan Cruijff, “Every disadvantage has its advantages”. This could also become true for Laos. The people of Laos hunger for electricity to increase productivity and general comfort of life. Unfortunately, only 48 percent of Laotians are connected to the electrical grid.  High costs and a lack [...]

Vee Tee Lao 8

At one point in history, Laos was known as the land of a million elephants. Sayabouri Province is the province with the most elephants in Laos. The Second Edition of Lao Elephant Festival took place in Paklay District, Sayaboury Province, on February 15th, 16th, and 17th, 2008. Check out the video for more details information.

That Luang Festival 2007

Boun That Luang 2007, after the Morning Alms Giving. It’s a tradition that after Tak Bat, friends and family members all gather to eat khao phoon.

Sala Hong Kham at Wat Keopa Xayaram

Two video clips of Wat Keopa Xayaram, home of the two sala trees in Vientiane, Laos.

Lao Textile Festival

Lao Textile Festival

There will be a Lao Textile Festival held in Sebastapol, California on the weekend of July 18 - 20 th. The event will include Lao silk weaving demonstration, photo exhibit of Laos, Lao fashion show, Lao dance troupe, sampling of authentic Lao food, and a trunk show (where you can purchase the silks).
The event [...]

US Rice Paddy in Mid July

US Rice Paddy in Mid July

I visited my neighbor’s rice paddy this morning, still no rice yet, but the rice plants are a lot taller.

To see more photos and read post.

Baci Ceremony in France

Baci Ceremony in France

It’s nice to see a Baci ceremony for a new born; I wrote a post on Baci Ceremony once, Baci is used for many special events, but it’s sometimes called Sou Khuane which we often hear in events such as a Lao Traditional Wedding, a homecoming, after a birth of a new born and the [...]

Vee Tee Lao 7

How they celebrate Boun Pee Mai in Laos.

Crossing Thai-Lao friendship bridge into Vientiane

A bus going at 60KM/H over the Thai-Lao friendship bridge. The rest of the clip gives you a nice view of the Mekong River.

Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane 3

The last set of photos of Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane, Laos.

Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane 2

Additional photos of Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane, Laos.

Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane

Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane

Wat Keopa Xayaram is located in Vientiane, Laos as indicated by the title of this posting. I have never been to this temple so I don’t know the size of the ground.
As a tourist attraction in Vientiane, it is quite an interesting place to visit, at least to check out the sala trees. Check out [...]

Sala Tree in Vientiane clips

Here are some short clips of the sala tree at Wat Keopa Xayaram in Vientiane, Laos.

Sala tree in Vientiane

Sala tree in Vientiane

Two sal trees or sala trees have been planted side by side at Wat Keopa Xayaram, Vientiane, Laos. Since Salat posted about sala flower, I asked my relatives in Vientiane if they have seen the flower in Laos. Only one of my aunts has seen such a tree at the height of the blooming season. [...]

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