Wat Chan Temple in Vientiane Laos
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Sai Baht, Wattay Yai, Vientiane, Laos
Alms Offering at Wattay Yai Temple in Vientiane, Laos.
Inpeng Temple Vientiane Laos
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Laos-Canadian Buddhist Temple Society of BC
Morning at the new year party event religion celebration. 2012
ບຸນສົງການ ປີໃໝລາວ ພິທີທາງສາສນາ. ວັນທີ່ 13 ເມສາ 2012
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Laos: Vientiane - Phat Tich (Vietnamese) Temple
I take a look around the Phat Tich Temple in the heart of the commercial district of Vientiane, located between the Talat Sao & the Patuxai on the ancient Thanon Nongbone. The temple was built specially for the large Vietnamese community in Vientiane & is a place of peace & serenity away from the noise of the city........
LAO FOOD, STREET FOOD IN LAOS, VIENTIANE, LAOS TRAVEL, FOOD IN VIENTIANE
LAOS FOOD, STREET FOOD IN LAOS, VIENTIANE, LAOS TRAVEL, FOOD IN VIENTIANE, Laos, Lao: ລາວ, Laos is a Southeast Asian country traversed by the Mekong River and known for mountainous terrain, French colonial architecture, hill tribe settlements and Buddhist monasteries. Vientiane, the capital, is the site of the That Luang monument, where a reliquary reportedly houses the Buddha’s breastbone, plus the Patuxai war memorial and Talat Sao (Morning Market), a complex jammed with food, clothes and craft stalls.
After a period of internal conflict, Lan Xang broke off into three separate kingdoms— Luang Phabang, Vientiane and Champasak. In 1893, it became a French protectorate, with the three territories uniting to form what is now known as the country of Laos. It briefly gained independence in 1945 after Japanese occupation, but returned to French rule until it was granted autonomy in 1949. Laos became independent in 1953, with a constitutional monarchy under Sisavang Vong. Shortly after independence, a long civil war ended the monarchy, when the Communist Pathet Lao movement came to power in 1975.
Laos is a one-party socialist republic. It espouses Marxism and is governed by the Lao People's Revolutionary Party, in which the party leadership is dominated by military figures. The Socialist Republic of Vietnam and the Vietnam People's Army continue to have significant influence in Laos. The capital city is Vientiane. Other large cities include Luang Prabang, Savannakhet, and Pakse. The official language is Lao. Laos is a multi-ethnic country with the politically and culturally dominant Lao people making up approximately 60 percent of the population, mostly in the lowlands. Mon-Khmer groups, the Hmong, and other indigenous hill tribes, accounting for 40 percent of the population, live in the foothills and mountains.
Laos' ambitious strategies for development are based on generating electricity from its rivers and selling the power to its neighbors, namely Thailand, China, and Vietnam, as well as its initiative to become a 'land-linked' nation, shown by the planning of four new railways connecting Laos to those same countries.[12] This, along with growth of the mining sector, Laos has been referred to as one of East Asia and Pacific's fastest growing economies by the World Bank, with annual GDP growth averaging 7% for the past decade.[13][14]
It is a member of the Asia-Pacific Trade Agreement (APTA), Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), East Asia Summit and La Francophonie. Laos applied for membership of the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 1997; on 2 February 2013, it was granted full membership.[15]
ຫໍອັດຖິ / Shrine at Wat Si Muang, Vientiane, Laos
ຫໍອັດຖິ
ຍາທ່ານສົມເດັດ ຣາຊາຄຣູ ຄຳແດງ ດວງມະນີວົງ
ອະດີດເຈົ້າອະທິການ ວັດສິເມືອງ, ເມືອງສີສັດຕະນາກ, ນະຄອນຫຼວງວຽງຈັນ.
ອະດີດຄະນະກຳມາທິການ ບໍ່ລິຫານການສຶກສາສົງ ສູນກາງ
ອະດີດປະທານຜ້າປ່າ ພັດທະນາສັງຄົມ
ຊາຕະເມື່ອວັນທີ 6/08/1937, ລວມອາຍຸໄດ້ 76 ປີ, 56 ພັນສາ
ມໍລະນະພາບໃນວັນທີ 19/01/2013
Here I take a look at the Shrine to
The Venerable Rachaku Khamdeang Duangmanivong
The Abbot of Wat Si Muang, Sisattanak, Vientiane.
Head of The Lao Sangha Community.
Date of birth 6/08/1927
He practiced as a monk for 56 years.
Passed away aged 76
Lao NEWS on LNTV: A Vientiane man discovers 40 silver plated Buddha images.9/6/2015
VO A Vientiane man discovers 40 silver plated Buddha images in a paddy field in Huaxang village, Naxaithong district
INTRO: A Vientiane man has discovered 40 silver plated Buddha images in a paddy field in Huaxang village, Naxaithong district, inadvertently unearthing the objects while digging for crickets.
STORY: The mysterious discovery was made on Sunday evening by Mr Phoupha, aged 22, who went to hunt for crickets near Huaxang village, where he found 40 Buddha images in a hole about 50 centimetres deep.
The discovery also surprised members of the public, especially on social media, where images of the silver plated Buddha images have gone viral.
Interview: Phoupha, who discovered 40 silver plated Buddha images
… Lao…
Mr Boupha said he did not know what to do after unearthing the find. First he rushed to the village and called his grandfather to collect the images and take them to the temple. He told archeologists he was amazed to find so many relics in one hole and wasn't sure what to do next, so he called his grandfather for help.
Interview: Phoupha, who discovered 40 silver plated Buddha images
… Lao…
According to A technical official from the Heritage Department of MICT, they do not have any historical evidence to support this discovery in an area which was not previously known to have archeological remains.
Official said, it is assumed that the images were buried by people in the village during war time or during the reigns of Chao Souriyavongsa and Chao Anouvong,” .
All of the images are about 20 centimetres in height and consistent with other relics dating to the time of these kings, he said.
Archeologists will continue to look for information and evidence about the origins of the relics, which are a significant find.
Officials, working together with Huaxang village authorities, have stored the images in t he village temple while they proceed with registration of the unearthed relics.
Chinese Festival Vientiane Laos
Music, temple, offerings
A waterfall with a difference
For Visit Laos-China Year 2019, Vientiane Times is publishing a series of feature articles and images promoting the two countries’ collaboration in tourism and hoping to inspire more people, especially from China, to experience the nature, culture, history and hospitality of Laos, the jewel of the Mekong.
Anyone with a yen to spend time at a waterfall that’s not too far from Vientiane should consider a visit to Tad Phakxoyvoy.
This is a fascinating cascade located in an unusual natural setting in Nakhanthoung village, Xaythany district, about 40km from downtown Vientiane.
Its attraction lies in the fact that unlike most other waterfalls it plunges over boulders in two separate streams of water, which flow in parallel in a sharp descent over a broad expanse of rocks.
The waterfall is located within the 1,600-hectare Phou Khao Khuay National Bio-Diversity conservation area.
In the rainy season, the level of the water rises and the cascades become more dramatic.
The waterfall is very popular among local people and some foreigners also find their way here.
With its attractive location and easy access, the waterfall draws about 50-100 people a day.
Visitors enjoy swimming, taking photos and simply relaxing in this tranquil environment.
The waterfall can be reached by driving on Road No. 10 from Thangone village in Vientiane to Thoulakhom district in Vientiane province over a distance of about 40km. You then turn right to Nanokkhoum village and drive for a further 11km and turn right to get to the waterfall.
The site was officially opened to the public in August 2015 and is under the supervision of a committee set up by the district.
There is electricity, a parking area, huts and toilets.
There is also a restaurant serving chicken or fish soup, grilled chicken and fish, bamboo soup and papaya salad, all of which come with sticky rice.
Apart from the waterfalls there are natural pools where children and adults can swim, so it’s a good spot for people of all ages.
Visitors must pay to use a hut and to park a vehicle, but the rates are reasonable.
There is also a temple in the area which has a footprint that is believed to have been implanted by Buddha. So visitors can also visit to talk to monks and make merit. It’s also possible to camp and trek in the area.
A member of the committee responsible for the waterfall, Mr Vongphachan Souphanneuk, said “We get more visitors every year because the waterfall is located in such an attractive setting.”
“People come here every day, especially on weekends, because they like to picnic, soak up the natural environment and do various activities.
They come in groups or with their family. People can bring food to cook but we don’t allow visitors to bring drinks because we have them for sale here,” Mr Vongphachan said.
“Our supervising committee is made up of people from nearby villages so local residents are involved in the site’s operation and development.”
“Not only do we have natural beauty and a fantastic atmosphere here, but this area has a long history that has associations with the life of Buddha.”
“I encourage people to come here to learn about local history, especially as this is Visit Laos-China Year and we want more people to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of Laos,” he added.
“To make this site more appealing to visitors we will provide more facilities in the future. Our developments aren’t complete yet. But because this is such a rocky area, it’s difficult to build here,” Mr Vongphachan said.
“A lot needs to be done in terms of development and we will try to offer better services. There may also be a market where local villagers can sell their products. We will try to ensure that development doesn’t detract from the natural beauty because of course that’s what brings people here.”
Chinese festival a time of thanksgiving.
It is Lao custom to have a temple in every village, where locals go to worship Buddha on full moon and waxing moon days as well as during festivals that are held throughout the year.
This has always been the case and Chanthabouly district in central Vientiane is no exception. But the capital city is also home to a sizeable population of Lao-Chinese and Lao-Vietnamese residents.
This means that alongside the immediately recognisable Lao temples, Chinese and Vietnamese places of worship have been built to cater to the needs of these communities.
At the end of each year, Chinese communities across the country give thanks to the spirits and their ancestors in an age-old tradition that dictates they should not neglect their forebears.
The Chinese temple known as Hor Kang (central hall) in Lao, or Fu De temple in Chinese, located on F a Ngum Road in Mixay village, Chanthabouly district, Vientiane, is the place where Lao-Chinese people gather at the end of each year for their �thank you' festival.
The President of Hor Kang temple Mr Leng Savanvaly said last week during prayers held at the temple that this place of worship could be considered the centre of the Chinese community in Vientiane. Each year at this time people gather with their children to worship Buddha and pay homage to their ancestors � a custom that has been handed down by their great-grandparents and older generations.
�We are Lao-Chinese and I was born here in Laos. I respect Lao temples but we have been taught by our grandparents to observe our special Chinese traditions too,� Mr Leng said.
This year the festival runs from October 31 to November 9. Many Lao-Chinese people will gather to offer food, sweets and drinks to the Buddha images as well as in memory of their ancestors. Some will give cash donations to the temple and the Chinese Foundation to assist poor people in Vientiane.
A Chinese opera will also be performed during the 10 days of the festival, when crowds of people will turn up - not only Chinese but also locals and foreign visitors.
�This temple serves as a place to encourage the Chinese community here to do business and other work as well as teach them to be useful members of society,� Mr L eng said.
Recently, the Chinese community raised money to build a new office at the temple where visitors, guests or other people could come to work.
�We didn't have an office before and the building we used to have was old. Since I became the 26th president of the temple, I discussed with other people and the foundation the possibility of collecting money from Chinese businesses to build an office and construct a new entranceway to the temple,� he said.
Money was duly collected and the new entranceway and office were opened last Saturday, at a ceremony that saw the Chinese community gather to worship Buddha and pay respect to their ancestors.
�Over 213 million kip was raised from the Chinese business community. We spent most of it on construction and still have some left to some to pay for maintenance costs,� Mr Leng said.
A representative of the Lao-Chinese community, Mr Kim Phimma, said Hor Kang temple is the most respected place among the community and inspires people to be productive in their work. Each year at this time, the festival takes place so that people can thank Buddha and their ancestors for protecting and helping them during the year.
During the 10 days of the festival, the temple will be crowded, especially in the evenings when traditional Chinese opera is performed.
Mr Kim said the festival not only takes place in Vientiane, but also in provinces that have Lao-Chinese communities so that people can come together and reaffirm their unity and purpose in life.
The general public is welcome to share in the festival and visit Hor Kang temple at any time.
By Souknilundon Southivongnorath
(Latest Update November 3, 2016)
Laos: Vientiane - Wat Aummone
Adjacent to the Russian Embassy in central Vientiane is the Buddhist Temple of Wat Aummone. The central Sim is quite graceful as the roof is supported on a series of thin pillars with the main hall located up a flight of stone stairs. The pillars give the effect of a veranda giving good views across the temple compound. The Meeting Pavilion for the lay people is also unusual in the fact that the coloured mural around the sides of the Hall are carved in relief.
Impeng Temple at Vientiane, Laos
Shrikant Kelkar's visit to Impeng Temple at Vientiane, Laos in September 2015
Alms Giving - Wat Ong Teu - Vientiane, Laos
8 December 2013. Vientiane, Laos. This small tak-bat (alms-giving) takes place every morning at 5:30 in front of my apartment in Vientiane - next to Wat Ong Teu (temple). I thought it was time that I finally got it on video - shot from my balcony on a cool Sunday morning before sunrise. Enjoy!
Lao NEWS on LNTV: Chinese New Year 2016, the year of Monkey celebrates in Laos.9/2/2016
VO Chinese New Year 2016, the year of Monkey celebrates in Laos
INTRO: Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Guan Huabing, extended Chinese New Year greetings and best wishes to all Chinese people living in the Lao PDR, China and abroad on the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2016. According to the ambassador, Like Chinese New Year all around the region, the holiday's three days are marked with raucous parties, exploding firecrackers, and visits to temples and family reunions.
STORY: On the occasion of the Chinese New Year 2016, : Chinese Ambassador to Laos, Guan Huabing said he would like to convey his best wishes to all the Lao people and Chinese people. He said, “I wish you all happiness and success”
The Ambassador noted “China and Laos are truly good neighbors, good friends, good comrades and good partners, with long-lasting traditional friendship deeply rooted among two peoples. Forged by Chinese and Lao leaders and peoples, China-Laos comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership continues to keep a sound growth momentum”
Chinese New Year celebrations, also known as the Spring Festival, in China start on the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month of the Chinese calendar. The festival lasts for about 23 days, ending on the 15th day of the first lunar month in the following year in the Chinese calendar.
What is the Year of the Monkey? The monkey is the ninth of the 12 animals which appear in the Chinese zodiac. After 2016, the next Year of the Monkey will be 2028. People born in this year are said to be witty and smart
It is said that, Vientiane's considerable Chinese and Vietnamese population celebrates Chinese New Year together; the best places to see the celebrations are in the cities of Vientiane, Pakse and Savannakhet.
Like Chinese New Year all around the region, the holiday's three days are marked with raucous parties, exploding firecrackers, and visits to temples and family reunions. Chinese and Vietnamese businesses are closed at this time. Every people meet each other and always say “Happy new year”. The children was bought new clothes and given lucky money. It is seemed to be the happiest day of Chinese and Vietnamese in Laos.
China and Laos established diplomatic ties on April 25, 1961.
ViENTiANE LAOS เวียงจันทน์
2011.Vientiane est la capitale du Laos (République démocratique populaire du Laos).Elle est située sur la rive gauche du Mékong, qui marque la frontière avec la Thaïlande, presque en face de la ville thaïlandaise de Nong Khai.
The Mondop at Wat Hor Pa, near Vientiane, Laos
Here I take a close look around the Mondop at Wat Hor Phra, several kilometres south east of Vientiane, close to the Mekong River and only a couple of Kilometres from my home.
This is my second visit to this interesting and fascinating temple. Today, I am concentrating on the gilded Mondop.
A Mondop is a ceremonial shrine, built in the shape of a square or cruciform, with a spired roof. The shrine usually houses relics, sacred scriptures or acts as a shrine. Here at Wat Hor Pa, the mondop houses a figure of the Lord Buddha, enclosed within a the protection of two Nagas (sacred serpents). The image itself is protected by a fearsome looking dragon.......
Music:
Chai Diao Nai Duangchai - Banleng Su Thep Sawa Li Thanin
Cycling inside the Chinese Market, Vientiane, Laos
説明
Lao NEWS on LNTV: ASEAN +3 financial officials meet in Vientiane.4/4/2016
VO ASEAN +3 financial officials meet in Vientiane
INTRO: Deputy financial ministers and vice governors of central banks from ASEAN member states, and those from the groups’ three partners - China, Japan and the Republic of Korea (RoK), gathered for a meeting in Vientiane, Laos from the April 2- 3 under the co-chairmanship of Lao PDR and People’s Republic of China.
STORY: The ASEAN+3 Deputy Finance Ministers and Deputy Central Bank Governors Meeting aimed to discuss measures to further strengthen financial cooperation in the region, regional and global economic prospects in recent times, as well as macro economic development in ASEAN member nations and the bloc’s three partners.
Participants reviewed the outcomes in enhancing the Chiang Mai Multilateralisation Initiative (CMMI), which was devised to provide rapid financial assistance to its member countries, when faced with an urgent balance of payments need.
They debated the possibility of raising the lending limit from 30 to 40 percent within CMMI – when there is no loan programme available from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). They also proposed necessary amendments within the framework of the CMMI agreement.
Issues related to operations of the ASEAN +3 Macroeconomic Research Office (AMRO) were also on the agenda, towards improving the quality of activities and supervision of the office.
Additionally, attendees also discussed the issuance of a medium-term strategic vision for AMRO, while evaluating the Director of AMRO’s management, and proposing an annual budget plan for the office.
The meeting also reviewed the implementation of the Asian Bond Markets Initiative (ABMI), and sought solutions to effectively develop the bond market in Asia, aiming to mobilise capital for investment activities in the region.
Issues ratified at this meeting will be submitted for approval at the ASEAN+3 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors' Meeting, on the sideline of the Annual Meeting of the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
Interview: Vathana Dalaloy, Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR………Lao……..
The co-chair for Lao PDR were representative by Madame. Thipphakone Chanthavongsa, Deputy Minister of Finance and Madame. Vathana Dalaloy, Deputy Governor of the Bank of the Lao PDR .
Representative for China co-chairs are Mr. Shi Yao Bin Deputy Minister of Finance and Mr. Yin Yong, assistant Governor of People’s Bank of China.
The meeting also attended by senior officials from Ministries of Finance and Central Bank from ASEAN and plus 3 members including China, Japan and Representative from International Organization namely ADB, IMF and AMRO.