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lao P.D.R.
ind the indochinese peninsula.Lao covers 236.800 square kilometers.It shares borders with china,vietnam,cambodia,thailand and myanmar Lao is within tropics between latitudes 14 and 23 degrees and longitudes 100 and 108 degrees. Two main physical features,rivers and mountains,cover 70 percent of the country.The official language is Lao. The Lao Language is monosyllabic and tonal.The polysyllabic words are occasionally meets particularly in literary writing are of sanskit of pali origins. English and French are widly spoken but it is veryhelpful ,if one developes some knowledge to the Lao language. Buddhism plays an important role in the life of the lao people and has given them a deserved reputation for friendliness.gentleness,kindness ,gaiety and wisdom




				luang prabang city
champassak , xiengkhouang , savannakhet province,the plain of jars , wat phu luangnamtha , boker , oudomxay province gestures , buddha park , vang vieng ,vientiane province tham ting(cave) , boun pimai				luang prabang city
				Luang prabang Province is one of the most beautiful and actractive areas of the country where is in the high river valleys alongs the Mekong river and its major attributaries.The kingdom of Lane Xang(a millon elephant) was once situated in Luang prabang. so it became the center of culture and religion for the people there. Luang prabang is the place where attracts both Lao and foreingners to visit during Lao new year, in mid April. It is celebrated with emphasis on features that are diffrent from others regions.The city is so small where we can tour on foot with pleasure.

				lao P.D.R. ind the indochinese peninsula.Lao covers 236.800 square kilometers.It shares borders with china,vietnam,cambodia,thailand and myanmar Lao is within tropics between latitudes 14 and 23 degrees and longitudes 100 and 108 degrees. Two main physical features,rivers and mountains,cover 70 percent of the country.The official language is Lao. The Lao Language is monosyllabic and tonal.The polysyllabic words are occasionally meets particularly in literary writing are of sanskit of pali origins. English and French are widly spoken but it is veryhelpful ,if one developes some knowledge to the Lao language. Buddhism plays an important role in the life of the lao people and has given them a deserved reputation for friendliness.gentleness,kindness ,gaiety and wisdom

				wat or temple in luang prabang Wat Mai (1796) was buil in ty typical Luang prabang style and purely Lao in design.During Pimai Lao,the prabang is put on display for cleansing by Lao people who use water with perfume and flowers to pour over to the prabang. Wat Xieng Thong is the master piece of Buddhist architecture in 16th century.You will impressed with golden facades and colorful murals.This temple was used to organized the highest Royal ceremony and housed the funeral vehicle of the former king.

				national museum constructed as a palace between 1904-1909 A.D during the reign of king Sisavangvong,now turned into a National Mumseum, it houses the royal throne of the Lan Xang kingdom in its original splendour,and many other regalia and religious treasured. It is located on the bank of the Mekong river,facing Mount Phusi. Lao is a small landlocked and sparsely populated country

				Important events and tranditional festivals: -Lar new year: April 13-15 -Rocket festival: End of May -End of buddhist lent and boat racing:mid - october. -That Luang festival:begining of November

				that chomsi or chomsi stupa That chomsi of Luang prabang was constructed on top of the Phusi hill in 1804 A.D. during the reign of king anurut , It is an impressive structure,fully renovated in 1994. It is a meaning fully symbol as it stands in the centre of the town. At mid-slope,and at the foot of the hill , are several religious sites including caves,Buddha footprints and temples .Drumming on top of Phusi was once a tradition of the Luang Prabang people. The sound of the drum,every three hours could be heard for miles around.