Lao Voices

The first set of video clips of the procession of Pasad Pheung at Wat Simuang on November 10, 2008.

In the evening of November 10, 2008, a candlelight procession “Haire Pasad Pheung” was held at Wat Simuang. The ceremony takes place annually on the 13th day of the waxing moon. The colorful procession paid homage to Lord Buddha and to honor Ya Mair Si Muang (the spiritual guardian of the town). Hundreds of Buddhist [...]

On November 08, 2008 I attended That Luang Festival. It was the second day of Boun That Luang and since it was Saturday the crowd was getting bigger by the hour. I used to live down the street from Wat That Luang so this event is very special to me. As a little kid I [...]

The Pasad Pheung Procession would take place at Wat Simuang on November 10, 2008. Then on the following day there would be the grand procession departing from Wat Simuang to That Luang Temple.

I went back to Dannavieng Elementary School on October 18, 2008. For those of you that are not familiar with this school, Dannavieng is home to our Book Box Library and the School Building Project. As you can see from the video clips and the photos, the new building is quite large at 8 meters [...]

The conclusion of Pakse Boat Racing Festival 2008. The final three teams were the same ones from Champassak Boat Racing Festival 2008 with Champassak Army Team, Don Nang Loy, and Pa Phin. Which team came out as the winner? You have to see the rest of the clips to find out.

During the lunch break of the boat races, we walked to a village near Ban Wat Chin for a picnic by the Mekong River. It has a nice view of Phu Nang Norn or Sleeping Lady Mountain on the other side of the mighty Mekong. The photos and clips speak for themselves so there is [...]

Day 13 of my two months trip to Laos. For lunch it was thom khao phiak with all the goodies. Then for dinner I attended a birthday party and there were plenty of delicious dishes to choose from starting with khao phoon to fresh spring rolls.