Category Archives: Laos

Join the Ritual Buddha Bathing Festival in Laos

Posted on April 29, 2012 by admin

The Buddha Bathing Festival is one of the popular yearly rituals among traditional Buddhist festivals. This ritual has long been practiced in Laos, India, Central Asia and China, and is found today in Buddhist communities around the world. It is … Continue reading →

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Join That Luang Festival in Laos

Posted on March 21, 2012 by admin

The land-locked country of Laos is well-known for its culture, traditions and festivals, as well as its cuisine which has maintained the same flavour and cooking style as in the royal palaces hundreds of years ago. People remember Laos for … Continue reading →

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Grand River cruises set to come back

Posted on June 1, 2011 by admin

SIEM Reap is ready to learn from a resurgence within the cruise ship trade, particularly with the increasing interest in an exceedingly niche section of that market – river cruises. Several international firms are gearing up to service the region … Continue reading →

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The loneliness of the last Lao piper

Posted on May 27, 2011 by admin

The last Lao player of the traditional khene mouth organ sits at his home in Banteay Meanchey province, caressing the bamboo pipes of his rare musical instrument lovingly. White-haired Si Phaly is currently eighty two, and is mourning the loss … Continue reading →

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Laos throws doors open to ‘eco tourists’

Posted on May 26, 2011 by admin

In a hilltribe settlement within the forest of northern Laos, an recent man sits on the bottom weaving a basket whereas another villager hangs out her laundry to dry. It is a scene of daily life for the Akha communities … Continue reading →

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