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That Luang Festival 2012

Posted on December 16, 2012 by admin

First the lead-up to ASEM, then the boat-racing festival, then the ASEM meeting, then it seemed like the city would just be getting back to normal, when the cacophonous speakers, Beerlao tents, and balloon-popping carnival games simply relocated to the That Luang … Continue reading →

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Daily Photo: Sharing Alms

Posted on December 10, 2012 by admin

Monks converse after receiving alms at That Luang Festival.  Vientiane, November 2012.

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Daily Photo: Alms Giving

Posted on December 8, 2012 by admin

Monks in Vientiane awaiting That Luang Festival alms-giving, November 2012.

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Boun That Luang

Posted on November 19, 2011 by admin

Once a year during the November full moon, Pha That Luang (Vientiane’s most important stupa, which is just uphill from Vientiane College), becomes the center of everyone’s attention for the Boun That Luang festival.  People from around the country come to … Continue reading →

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