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Art and Culture in
Luang Prabang
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The former Royal Palace,
which was constructed between 1904 to 1909
during the reign of King Sisavangvong, has now been converted into the National Museum. A collection of personal
artifacts belonging to the former Royal Family, historical photographs,
musical
instruments and gifts to the nation from foreign countries are on
display. |
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Built during the 16th
Century by King Saysetthathirath and completed in 1560, Wat Xieng Thong
temple
is one of the most interesting examples of art and Buddhist
architecture. The
intricate golden facades, colorful murals, glass mosaics and unique
three-layered roof make this one of the most beautiful temples in Asia. This temple was used to organize the
highest Royal
Ceremonies and houses the bones of King Sisavangvong. The ornate carved
and
gilded funeral vehicle of the former King is kept in one of the
buildings in
the temple grounds. It is well worth visiting and playing your respects
to this
temple while in Luang Prabang. |
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Built in 1796, was built
in
typical Luang Prabang style and is purely in Lao design. Magnificent
wood
carving and gold-leaf murals can be seen on the main pillars and
portico
entrance to the temple. During Pimai Lao Festival, the Prabang (sacred
Buddha
Image) is carried from the National Museum
to Wat Mai for
ritual cleansing ceremonies. Lao people pour perfumed water over the
image,
adorn it with flowers and pay homage to the sacred Prabang.
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King Visounarath built Wat visoun Temple
in 1503 and then
named it after himself. It is known for the large, unusually shaped
stupa
placed in the grounds. Because of its shape, the stupa is known as
“That Makmo”
or “Watermelon Stupa”.
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Located at the top of
Mount
Phou Si in the heart of the town, this delightful Stupa was built in
1804
during the reign of King Anourouth. Wat That Chomsi has become a symbol
of
Luang Prabang’s spiritual significance to Laos. During the Pimai
Festival,
women carry flowers offerings up the stairs and leave as offerings at
the foot
of the stupa. A spectacular view is afforded from the top of Mount Phou
Si. In
the foreground the National
Museum
and gabled roofs
of the many Buddhist temples can be seen scattered around the palm-tree
laden
urban landscape. In the distance, the Mekong
and Khan rivers are set against the dramatic mountain backdrop. |
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