Phou Khoun Observation Site

Intersection of Road 13 and 7, Phou Khoun Laos

Taking a rest stop at Phou Khoun, Laos during a bus journey from Luang Prabang to Vang Vieng and Vientiane, Laos.

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Lao NEWS on LNTV: 3 human remains and some artefacts unearthed at Plain of Jars.3/3/2016

VO Three human remains and some artefacts dating back 2,500-3,000 years unearthed at Plain of Jars
INTRO: Excavations by Lao and Australian archaeologists at the Plain of Jars Site 1 in Paek district, Xieng Khuang province, have uncovered three human remains and some artefacts dating back 2,500-3,000 years.
STORY: Two human remains were found together at Jar Site 1 some 70cm underground while the third was discovered 13 metres away.
This was the third collaborative excavation by the team of archaeologists from the Archaeology Division of the Ministry of Information, Culture and Tourism's Department of National Heritage, and the Australian National University.
According to a senior ministry official, The team has also worked with provincial and district information, culture and tourism sectors to examine the remains and artefacts since they first visited the site, where they worked from February 7-29
This discovery marks a significant milestone since archaeological excavations began in the area in 1930 in collaboration with a French archaeologist
the human remains would eventually be put on public display following further investigation of some small samples by the Australian National University's lab.
There has long been public interest in the history of the Plain of Jars and the origins of the stone vessels but mystery still surrounds them. While some believe the jars were built to store human remains others theorise they were used to boil liquid during the Khoun Cheuang period.
Jar Site 1 or (Thong Hai Hin 1) is the more popular of the two sites in Xieng Khuang province, located 8 km southwest of Phonsavanh and easily reached by tuk-tuk or bike.
The site counts 331 jars, including the largest single jar - said to have been the victory cup of Khoun Cheuang.
According to local legend, Khoun Cheuang (6th century AD) fought a long battle against his enemies and liberated the local people from oppressive rulers.
The jars were supposedly made to brew and store huge amounts of rice alcohol which were drunk during the seven-month long celebration held in honour of the victory.

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Lao NEWS on LNTV: Newly elected President of the Lao PDR vows to serving nation.21/4/2016

VO Newly elected President of the Lao PDR BounnhangVorachit vows to serving the nation and people with integrity
INTRO: The inaugural session of the National Assembly on Wednesday the 20th of April approved MrBounnhangVorachit as the new President of the Lao PDR. As the new Head of State, he vowed to serve the nation and people with integrity, to ensure the country accomplishes greater achievements over the next five years.
STORY: According to the Newly elected President of the Lao PDR BounnhangVorachit “It is his great honour and privilege that the inaugural session of the National Assembly has elected him as the new President of the Lao PDR. He said, On this occasion, I'd like to express my sincere thanks to the Assembly members for placing their trust in me. I consider it a great responsibility and privilege to hold this post,”
“In response to the trust given to me, I vow that I will be honest towards the nation and the multi-ethnic Lao people. I will respect and strictly follow the Constitution and laws of the Lao PDR.”
Adding “I will drive forward the implementation of the Party's renovation policy and foreign policy of peace, independence, friendship and cooperation,”.
MrBounnhang said “I will dedicate all of my efforts and knowledge, in cooperation with other Party and government leaders, to oversee national development to ensure that the country is prosperous and strong, that people become richer, and society enjoys justice.”
The National Assembly approved MrBounnhang as the new President of the Lao PDR by a majority vote based on a proposal by the Assembly's Standing Committee.
MrBounnhang is also Secretary General of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party after being elected to the post by the 10th Party Congress in January.
He was previously the Governor of Savannakhet province before becoming the Mayor of Vientiane, then Deputy Prime Minister, Prime Minister, and Vice President of the Lao PDR.
The inaugural session of the National Assembly also approved the new leadership of the government, National Assembly, and judicial bodies.
These new leaders will continue to direct the implementation of the Resolution of the 10th Party Congress that was approved in January this year. Their goal is to ensure that Laos graduates from Least Developed Country status by 2020.