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Boun bang Fai, an Explosive Festival

Posted on June 19, 2013 by admin

After nearly three years in Laos, I’ve been to most of the major local festivals.  I’ve given alms at That Luang, tried paddling (but mostly cheering) a Dragonboat, respectfully tied baci strings for babies, at offices, and at weddings, thrown water like a champion at Lao … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo: Lao Rockets

Posted on June 3, 2013 by admin

These are “rockets”—PVC pipes filled with explosives, ready to be blasted into the heavens. Safety first! Vientiane, May 2013.

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Daily Photo: Look Up

Posted on May 28, 2013 by admin

Watching the rockets at a village Rocket Festival, Vientiane, Ban Naxone, May 2013.

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