Lao NEWS on LNTV: A monument to Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay erected in Borikhamxay.2/11/2015
VO A monument to Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay erected in Borikhamxay
INTRO: A monument to Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay, one of the first generation of Lao revolutionary leaders, was officially dedicated at a park named after him in his home province of Borikhamxay.
STORY: Prime Minister Thongsing Thammavong, Politburo members of the Party Central Committee and provincial authorities on Friday attended a ceremony to mark the monument's installation in the provincial capital Pakxan.
The event included a religious ceremony in which Prime Minister Thongsing led central and provincial government leaders and local residents in lighting candles and incense sticks as a mark of respect for the three gems of Buddhism – the Buddha, his teaching and the Buddhist clergy.
The following morning, Prime Minister Thongsing, officials and residents took part in an almsgiving ceremony in memory of those who lost their lives in the revolutionary struggle.
Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay was one of seven influential revolutionary leaders. Also spearheading the movement were President Kaysone Phomvihane, President Souphanouvong, former President Nouhak Phoumsavanh, former Acting President Phoumy Vongvichit and Mr Phoun Sipaseuth, now all deceased. Also joining them on the front lines was former President Khamtay Siphandone, who now lives in Vientiane.
Mr Sisomphone died in February 1993 at the age of 77.
In recognition of his virtues and devotion to the revolutionary cause, along with his contribution to strengthening friendship among nations and social progress, the Party and government awarded him the highest national order - the Order of Victory, Class 1.
He was also awarded anti-French and anti-American medals, the National Order and Medal, and honoured with orders and medals from friendly countries.
Khaen music of the Lao people celebrated as humanity’s heritage.
Hundreds of officials, foreign guests, musicians, performers and Vientiane residents gathered last night in Vientiane celebrating the international recognition of Khaen music of the Lao people as humanity’s heritage.
Prime Minister Thongloun Sisoulith, Deputy Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone, and Minister of Information, Culture and Tourism, Prof Dr Bosengkham Vongdara joined the audience at the official celebration ceremony held yesterday evening at the National Culture Hall.
In his address at the ceremony, Dr Bosengkham told participants that the recognition of the Khaen music of the Lao people as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) was very meaningful for the nation.
“The Khaen music has been valuable heritage of the Lao people since ancient times. The Khaen music has imbued the lives of Lao people in all parts and provinces across the country,” he said.
The co-existence between the lifestyle of the Lao people and Khaen music has been described through a saying that goes ‘Wherever there is a Khaen music, there are Lao people there’, the minister said.
There is also a saying that goes ‘Whoever lives in a stilted house, eating sticky rice and playing the Khaen music are Lao people’, Dr Bosengkham added.
The Party and government have a policy in place to preserve and promote the musical culture of the nation, he said.
Khaen musicians from provinces across the country were invited to perform through several different shows to the admiration of the audience at the National Culture Hall.
The shows also featured Khaen music performances by foreign artists.
Earlier yesterday morning, a grand parade was organised to mark the recognition of Khaen music as humanity’s heritage.
Some 20 decorated trucks, buses and minibuses carrying at least 344 officials, musicians, performers, acrobats and invited guests joined the parade, which started at the Chao Fa Ngum Monument proceeding on main roads in the capital.
They were from 10 organisations, including the National Art School, National Performing Art Troupe, as well as musicians from the provinces.
Paying tribute to King Chao Fa Ngum, who united the Lao Lanxang Kingdom (current Lao PDR), Director General of the Heritage Department, Thongbai Phothisanere, representing those assembled, expressed pride over the recognition of Khaen music.
“On this auspicious occasion here at the sacred monument, we promise to you His Royal Highness, and other Lao ancestors that we will preserve and promote Lao Khaen Music –Laos’ and the world’s heritage,” the director said.
The parade carrying the certificate of recognition by Unesco and huge Khaen musical instruments moved along Souphanouvong Avenue to Setthathirath Road, Lane Xang Avenue, and 23 Singha Road. Khaen music, puppet and other art performances were presented during the parade.
The procession stopped at the Unknown Soldier Monument near That Luang Grand Stupa to salute past warriors and the Lao multiethnic people who sacrificed their lives for the nation.
The parade proceeded on to Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue and the President Kaysone Phomvihane Museum to pay tribute to the late President - one of the founding members of the Lao PDR.
Lao people and musicians said they were proud to have learnt that Khaen music was inscribed as humanity’s heritage by Unesco.
“I am very happy to know that Lao Khaen music was certified as world heritage,” said a Khaen musician from southern Attapeu province, Mr Saikham Sayasim.
In his late fifties, Mr Saikham, who was one of Khaen musicians from the province selected to join yesterday’s celebration, said he fell in love with Khaen music and has played it since he was 16.
“I want younger generations to play and preserve Khaen music,” he said.
Khaen music has been played with a number of folk songs from many parts of the country. These include Khubxamneau (Xam Neau folk song) sung by people in Xamneau district of northern Huaphan province, Khub Phuan folk song sung by people in northern Xieng Khuang province, Khub Ngum of Vientiane province, Lam Sa La Vanh of southern Saravan province and Lam Siphan Don of southern Champassak province.
The recognition of Khaen music was made at the twelfth session of the Intergovernmental Committee for the Safeguarding of the Intangible Cultural Heritage which took place in Jeju Island, Republic of Korea, from December 4-9, 2017.
Following the recognition, Unesco presented the certificate of the Khaen music of the Lao people as an ‘Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity’ to the Lao government last month.
By Souksakhone Vaenkeo
(Latest Update April 12, 2018
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he National University of Laos (NUOL) was officially established by merging the existing higher education institutes which were under the supervision of several ministries into one university under the Ministry of Education in accordance to the Decree Number 50/PM of the prime minister of the Lao PDR dated 9 June 1995. NUOL is a multi-campus structure, with eight campuses including Done Koy campus (Sethathiraj Hospital) scattered within a 30-km radius of Vientiane. NUOL has eleven faculties, a School of Foundation Studies, a Central Library, six centers and a small hospital to care Sibosibe President.
Since its establishment, NUOL has played important roles as indicated in its missions in providing higher education in areas required by the socio-economic development of Lao PDR; promoting and performing research in natural and social sciences; preserving and expanding the arts, culture and traditions of the multi-ethnic nation; and providing academic services to the society. NUOL is the most dynamic university in the Lao PDR in terms of human resources development for the country. It is well known for its diversity programs in Bachelor degrees; some Master degree programs are conducted in its academic disciplines, and it is preparing for Doctoral degree programs in the near future.[when?]
Since the opening of its first academic year on 5 November 1996, the number of students has increased dramatically from 8,053 (including 2,170 females) to more than 26,000 in the academic years of 2005-2006. At present, NUOL is accepted as one of the main and important public organization in the Lao PDR; it employs 1,884 teaching and administrative staff (862 are female).
To accomplish its missions, the development of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) is considered to be the key factor in gaining access to the outside world and promoting the effective development of other duties of the university. The application of computerization in the academic and administrative work of NUOL has been increased: From its establishment of less than 100 sets to 1,000 sets at present time, 560 of which are hooked up with the internet system.
Those ICT facilities are widely used systematically in its curricula, the teaching-learning activities and the training courses. They are able to assist teachers and students to have more opportunities to get access to the modern technology which plays important roles as a means of teaching-learning, conducting a research and performing administrative work. The IT Center of NUOL is in the process of upgrading its ICT system in line with the First Development Plan, academic year 2004-2005. The next Development Plan (2005-2010) was under its preparation process, which includes key issues such as the development of the network; Internet services; the application of the ICT technology in the teaching-learning activities, research activity as well as the planning and management NUOL.
The development of ICT and the telecommunication of NUOL is still in its initial stage, and there are many things that have to be improved. It crucially needs the academic supports and financial assistance from all related parties within and outside NUOL.
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Advancer#9 Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR 11/1/2012
Lao Presidential Palace, Vientiane, Lao PDR
1 November 2012
The building was first started in 1973 by the then Royal Lao government on the grounds that used to house the royal residence. It was designed by local architect Khamphoung Phonekeo but due to political change brought about by the takeover of the communist Pathet Lao in 1975, the building was not completed until much later. The Presidential Palace finally opened its doors in 1986 and even then only as a venue for government functions and ceremonies. The building is closed to the public.
It is a well-known landmark for its imposing yet elegant beau arts-style architecture complete with tall colonnades and shaded balconies. The building is surrounded by well-manicured lawns and gardens and fenced off by tall walls and a wrought iron gate.
The Presidential Palace is not to be confused with the official home of the Lao president which is located in the Vientiane suburb of Ban Phonthan. The palace is lit up in the evening and offers a great opportunity for night photography.
Merit-making ceremony held for revolutionary leaders
Vientiane Times
In a stirring act of patriotism, the remains of the country's first generation of revolutionary leaders were taken from their various resting places and placed at the Kaysone Phomvihane Museum in Vientiane on Friday, accompanied by a traditional Buddhist ceremony.
Thousands of people including high-ranking Party and government officials gathered at the museum for the merit-making ceremony following the arrival of the leaders' remains.
Party Secretary General and President of Laos Choummaly Sayasone and other Politburo members were among those present.
The remains included those of the late President Kaysone Phomvihane, former President Nouhak Phoumsavanh, President Souphanouvong, Mr Phoumy Vongvichit, Mr Phoun Sipaseuth and Mr Sisomphone Lorvanxay.
The remains of a later generation of leaders included Mr Saly Vongkhamxao, Mr Maychantan Sengmany, Mr Oudom Khattiya, Mr Somlath Chanthamath, Mr Osakan Thammatheva, Mr Khambou Sounixay, Mr Sompheth Thipmala, and Mr Vaenthong Luangvilay.
The ceremony, which was led by 120 monks, gave devotees the opportunity to make merit and show their respect for these leaders, whose great contributions and sacrifices ultimately led to national liberation in 1975.
Among those attending the ceremony was Mr Khammeung Boulaphone of Luang Namtha province. He said he was proud of the contributions and efforts of these leaders, who inspired solidarity among all Lao people in joining the fight against powerful colonialists.
Despite difficulties, our leaders were determined not to surrender to the colonialists. If they hadn't been there for us then, we may not have what we do today, he said.
Monk Sithon Xayavongsone of the Buddhist Organisation for Development said There are three things in particular that make me proud of our revolutionary leaders. These include their sacrifice and devotion, their honesty, and their strength of heart . Today's young people should learn from them, so they can accelerate the nation's development efforts.
Today, an almsgiving ceremony will take place at the museum in the morning, with 120 monks again in attendance. This will be followed by the removal of the leaders' remains to the National Cemetery in the afternoon.
At the cemetery, there will be a mass mourning of the leaders, whose remains will be placed in stupas.
The reinterment is part of activities to mark the 57th anniversary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
The relocation assembles the remains of the revolutionary leaders in one place to make it easier for the younger generations to pay tribute and recall their good deeds.
The placement of their remains in the National Cemetery serves to express gratitude to those leaders who devoted their lives to the fight for liberation, as well as encouraging a spirit of patriotism and solidarity among young people.
Since the Party Central Committee issued a notice concerning the reinterment last week, various government bodies in Vientiane and the provinces have delivered lectures on the virtuous deeds of the leaders.
The lectures ensured that officials fully understood the good deeds of the leaders and their sacrifices in fighting powerful colonialists, in their bid to bring independence, freedom and prosperity to all Lao people.
By being fully informed about the good deeds and shining example set by the revolutionary leaders, government officials can absorb these and apply them to their work and personal life.
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Lao National Museum (Revolutionary Museum ພິພິຕະພັນແຫ່ງຊາດ), Thanon Samsenthai (next to Lao Plaza Hotel). 08:00-12:00, then 13:00-16:00. Update as of May 2019: the old national museum on Thanon Samsenthai is closed now. There is a new national museum a few km away but it isn't opened yet. This means as of now you can't visit any national museum. Formerly the Lao Revolutionary Museum by name, the historical exhibits on the first floor are modest though very interesting in depicting some of the early history. They include one of the original Jars from the Plain of Jars and various stone and bronze age implements. The second floor provides us with a great insight into the 18th Century Laotian Kingdom and the customs of the day. It would appear that the Loatians didn't treat their guests quite as well in those days, often keeping them from leaving the country for several months. The floor builds up to a fervently revolutionary pitch as it documents the heroic struggle of the Lao against the Siamese (Thai), French and American imperialists. Exhibits include items such as socks worn by Politburo members when they escaped from prison and Kaysone Phomvihane's chest expander. The final rooms, on post-revolutionary Laos, are mostly a photo gallery of pressing topics such as the comrades of the 7th Plenary Session of the Laos People's Congress inspecting fertilizer production processes. The final rooms provide an insight into some of the modern advancements, though these are fairly dowdy and uninspiring. A guestbook regularly features amusing arguments between young western visitors on the subject of communism. Most exhibits are labelled in English, though some French labelling remains, occasionally to the exclusion of English. Foreigner: 10,000 kip, Laotian: 2m000.
A local rendition of Paris' Arc de Triomphe. Besides the elaborate Buddhist embellishment, it differs from the original in having four gates instead of two and being just a bit higher (to trump the French). Reasonably impressive from afar, a surprisingly frank English sign inside the monument labels it a monster of concrete when seen up close - and the concrete in question was donated by the US, although it was supposed to go towards a new airport instead: hence the nickname the Vertical Runway. The monument itself aside, the palm tree-lined park around it complete with fountains is quite pleasant though lacking of shade during the day time. You can climb up to the 7th story for a nice view of central Vientiane and three levels of souvenir shops with less than enthusiastic sales people sitting about. Features a musical fountain nearby that attracts visitors from around Laos and Asia, as well as a World Peace gong presented by Indonesia. Roving cameramen will be happy to charge you for photos near these attractions. 3000 kip (to climb).
COPE Visitor Centre, Khou Vieng Road (1km from Talat Sao (Morning Market) Opposite Green Park Hotel), 09:00-18:00. The Cooperative Orthotic and Prosthetic Enterprise, or COPE, is a local not for profit organisation that provides orthotic, prosthetic, rehabilitation and advocacy services for survivors of UXO accidents and other people with disabilities in Laos. During the Vietnam War (1964-1973), conflict spilled over into Laos in a secret war where more than 500,000 bombing missions dropped over two million tons of ordnance on the country. The COPE Visitor Centre provides visitors with the opportunity to understand the impact of UXO on Lao PDR, issues related to disability in developing countries and the work of the COPE project through a free permanent exhibition.
The Art of Silk, Manthatourath Road, Lao Women's Union, ☎ 7719798 or 2202547. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. A local magazine says Phone before visiting as there is no permanent staff. free(?).
Kaysone Phomvihane Museum, km6 Dongdok Road, ☎ 911215. Tue-Sun 09:00-16:00. Museum about Kaysone Phomvihane. Foreigner: 5,000 kip, Laotian: 2,000 kip.
Lao People's Army History Museum, Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Nongsangthong, ☎ 900662. Tue-Sun 08:30-16:30. Museum about the army. Foreigner: 5000, Laotian: 2000.
Memorial of president Souphanouvong, Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Phonsa-art. Tue-Sun 08:30-16:00. Foreigner: 5000, Laotian: free.
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Short History of Chao Anouvong
Raising King Anouvong's statue in the Laotian capital Vientiane could either be seen as a direct challenge to Thailand's superior status or a strong message calling on its citizens to be brave and its ruling regime to stand firm in the face of dominance from all directions.
It is interesting that the Marxist-Leninist regime chose to use ancient kings instead of communist icons and contemporary heroes for its state-building endeavour. This could possibly be because the Laotians worship kingly spirits - they would never bow to a commoner.
Before King Anouvong, Laotian authorities put up King Fa Ngum's statue in January 2003 as a memorial to the great unifier of the Lan Xang Kingdom in the 14th century.
Statues of old kings are not new to Vientiane. There's already one of King Xetthathirat, who moved the capital city from Luang Prabang to Vientiane 450 years ago, and King Sisavang Vong, who played a part in the country gaining independence from the French.
The newest statue of King Anouvong, meanwhile, tells the story of a brave struggle against Siamese conquerors during his reign from 1805 to 1828.
King Anouvong took the throne when the Lan Xang kingdom was a part of the Siamese kingdom and he decided to shake off the yoke when, on a visit to Bangkok, he saw the harshness meted out to Lao prisoners. History has it that he personally was treated badly while attending King Rama II's funeral.
Though he lost the battle against Siam, King Anouvong became a national hero and legend for the Lao people, even though in the Thai point of view, he was a mere rebel. The Siamese army ransacked the Lao capital, causing the downfall of the Lan Xang kingdom.
The ruling Lao People's Revolutionary Party put up the statue as a memorial to the great king 182 years later and to mark the capital city's 450 years.
The 8-metre statue faces the west, gazing across the mekong River at Thailand. His left hand holds up a sword, as his right hand points forward.
The Laotian government explained that the statue is meant to look like the king is mobilising his troops, but the costume is that of peaceful times. The king's belt features the Naga, which is a Buddhist symbol of peace.
Government officials said the statue depicted King Anouvong as a brave king who never surrendered to Siamese dominance and is meant to remind the citizens that the country needs a leader like him.
Lao NEWS on LNTV: Over 300 people trace the path taken by leaders who escape.2/12/2016
VO Over 300 people trace the path taken by the Lao Patriotic Front leaders who escape from Phonkheng Jail 56 years ago.
INTRO: Over 300 people gathered near Tadxone Waterfall in Vientiane's Naxaithong district on Friday to trace the path taken by the 16 Lao Patriotic Front leaders who made a daring escape from Phonkheng Jail 56 years ago.
STORY: The breakout by the revolutionary leaders including Prince Souphanouvong, Nouhak Phoumsavanh and Phoumy Vongvichit was an extraordinary feat and is considered a significant event in Lao history which remains talked about to this day.
Among those joining the 2-km walk to trace the route taken by the Lao Patriotic Front leaders were Party Politburo Member and President of the Lao Front for National Construction, Dr Xaysomphone Phomvihane, and other leaders.
The crowd walked to a cave where Prince Souphanouvong and the other escapees hid before heading to the revolutionary stronghold in northern Laos.
The event was organised by the Lao Front for National Construction and the Vientiane Elderly People's Association.
Official said, the goal of the walk was to raise awareness among the younger generation and encourage people never to forget the valiant deeds of the revolutionary leaders who sacrificed so much for the nation.
On July 28, 1959, the American-backed Vientiane government arrested the 16 Lao Patriotic Front leaders and put them in Phonkheng Jail in a bid to suppress the revolutionary movement,
During their time in jail, the group told the soldiers guarding the prison about the political views, revolutionary morale, spirit of patriotism and sacrifices of the revolutionary forces and eventually persuaded their guards to side with them.
Although our revolutionary leaders were in jail, they jointly signed a letter which they sent to the Phouy Sananikone Prime Minister-led government, requesting (the Vientiane government) to release them. But the Vientiane government did not care about the letter.
Over a period of almost 300 days, the situation became more tense and the revolutionary leaders talked their guards into a position of sympathy so that they prepared an escape route.
Finally the leaders escaped in 1960 and headed to Naxaithong district, before walking to the north and the safety of the revolutionary stronghold.
To commemorate the courage of the 16 revolutionary leaders, the Lao Front for National Construction and Vientiane Elderly People's Association published a book about the incident.
The book keeps alive the story of the leaders' break for freedom and ensures that the younger generations can learn about the incredible story of their escape.
The book was written by Mr Buasy Chaleunsouk, one of the 16 revolutionary leaders.
A second edition of the book has been printed and earnings from sales will be used to build a memorial to the escapees.
Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh Visit in Russis
Lao Prime Minister Bouasone Bouphavanh Visit in Russis
Jao Ka Lao Koy Ka Lao - Laos
Can we all Lao live together without fighting and killing? In the end all of us are still Lao
lao laos lane xang king queen settha anouvong fa ngum
ສັນຍາວຽງຈັນ 1973 2/3
Source: Radio Free Asia Lao
ວັນທີ 21 ກຸມພາ ປີນີ້ ສັນຍາ ວຽງຈັນ ທີ່ມີ ຄວາມສໍາຄັນ ສໍາລັບ ສັນຕິພາບ ແລະ ຄວາມປອງດອງ ຢູ່ລາວ ກໍ ຄົບຮອບ 40 ປີ, ແຕ່ ສັນຍານັ້ນ ບໍ່ໄດ້ຮັບ ການ ປະຕິບັດ ຊຶ່ງ ເປັນສາເຫດ ຕົ້ນຕໍ ຂອງ ຄວາມແຕກແຍກ ໃນລາວ ແລະ ເກີດມີ ລາວໃນ ລາວນອກ. ເພື່ອຈົດຈໍາ ໃນວັນສໍາຄັນ ຂອງຊາດລາວ, ຂະບວນການ ລາວ ເປັນລາວ ຍຸກ ໃໝ່ ແລະ ຊາວລາວ ໄດ້ຈັດ ການປະທ້ວງ ຂຶ້ນທີ່ ສະຫະຣັດ ອະເມຣິກາ. ສເນີໂດຍ : ຈໍາປາທອງ
ສັນຍາ ວຽງຈັນ ລົງວັນທີ 21 ກຸມພາ 1973 ກ່ຽວກັບ ການຟື້ນຟູ ສັນຕິພາບ ແລະ ປະຕິບັດ ຄວາມຖືກຕ້ອງ ປອງດອງຊາດ ທີ່ເຊັນກັນ ຣະຫວ່າງ ຟ່າຍຣັຖບານວຽງຈັນ ແລະ ຟ່າຍປະເທດລາວ, ເປັນສັນຍາ ຢຸດຍິງ ແລະ ແລກ ປ່ຽນນັກໂທດ ເຮັດໃຫ້ລາວ ໂຮມກັນ ເປັນເອກພາບ ເຂົ້າຢູ່ໃນ ວົງສາຄນະຍາດ ດຽວກັນ, ເພື່ອຮ່ວມກັນ ສ້າງສາ ປະເທດ ແລະ ຕ້ານທານ ການຮຸກຮານ ຂອງປະເທດ ເພື່ອນບ້ານ.
Lao NEWS on LNTV: People gather at ceremony to honour former leaders.16/12/2016
VO People gather at rituals and traditional ceremonies to honour former leaders , who worked hard to fight the country's enemies
INTRO: President Bounyang Vorrachit, Prime minister Thongloun Sisoulith joined other Party and state leaders among the huge crowd of people from near and far who gathered to present their offerings to the assembled monks. Such tradition ceremony aims to honour and show gratitude to former leaders , who worked hard to fight the country's enemies for the sake of national construction and development
STORY: Rituals and traditional ceremonies begins with an almsgiving in the early morning of Friday December the 16th for 108 monks, which starts at 7am.
The event commemorates, honours, and gives thanks to former leaders, who worked hard to fight the country's enemies, unite the country, and encourage solidarity among citizens in years gone by.
The days also to celebrate the National day of Laos which reached 41 years of establishment, and President Kaysone Phomvihane's 96th birthday celebration
Lao people of all ethnicities have benefited from the economic expansion over the past 41 years, which has seen annual income per capita reach more than 16 million kip this year.
Over the past 41 years, the Lao PDR has made important progress in the task of national development since its liberation in 1975. On December 2, Laos will celebrate 41 years of independence.
Between 1975 and today, the Lao People's Revolutionary Party has been building the country's future by protecting national security and encouraging development.
December 2 will be an important day for the entire Party, state and the Lao people in the entire nation.
It is a day for celebrating the country's achievements after thousands of years of fighting for full sovereignty.
It is a chance to celebrate the freedom of the Lao people and the fact we now truly own our own homeland.
Laos now has independence, national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and it is increasingly equal to other countries on the international stage.
December 2 is also about celebrating peace.
It is a time for considering the nation's future and the independence, democracy, unity and prosperity Laos will continue to strive for.
Laos has a proud legacy of fighting back against foreign aggressors who have invaded the country.
President Kaysone Phomvihane was instrumental in leading Laos to liberation from foreign domination in 1975. Every year on December 13, the date of his birth, people around the country come together to commemorate his valiant deeds in spearheading the revolutionary movement.
From the birth of the Party, President Kaysone played a major role in devising fighting strategy to defeat the invading imperialists, leading to Laos' eventual liberation from foreign oppression in 1975, which occurred without bloodshed.
The rituals and traditional ceremonies aimed at educating young people, promoting national patriotism and encouraging support of the new regime. It also facilitates remembrance of former revolutionary leaders who died during the national liberation as they fought for independence, freedom and the prosperity of the multi-ethnic Lao people.
Around the World with Jack Daulton: Tomb of Henri Mouhot, Ban Phanom, Laos
Noted lecturer and world traveler Jack Daulton and Microsoft executive Roz Ho explore and discuss the Tomb of Henri Mouhot (1826-1861), the noted French explorer and naturalist, who is most famous for his descriptions of the monuments of Angkor. Ban Phanom, Laos, December 16, 2012. Contact: jack@jackdaulton.com
The 3rd Lao-Singapore Charity Run
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The 3th Lao-Singapore Charity Run
More than 500 people in Vientiane gathered at the Patuxay Monument early Saturday morning for the Lao-Singapore Charity Run to raise funds for Pongsong village in Hinheup district, Vientiane province.
Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Dr Thongloun Sisoulith led the run, which started and finished at Patuxay Park via the Presidential Palace.
It was the third time the charity run had been organised by the Laos-Singapore Friendship Club.
The event aimed to raise funds for the construction of water tanks and clean water systems, as well as extensions to the local school and community hall in Pongsong village.
The fundraising wasn't limited to the run, with other activities, including raffles, dancing and a photo exhibition capturing the daily lives of Pongsong village children, contributing to the cause .
Speaking at the opening of the event, Singaporean Ambassador to Laos Mr Dileep Nair said This charity run is very significant for a number of reasons; firstly, it's a very healthy activity. I know it's very nice to sleep in on a Saturday morning, but it's even better to be active and enjoy a healthy lifestyle.
Secondly, the money that we're raising is going towards charity work. Since we started the run two years ago, we've raised money for many schools, including the reconstruction of some in Saravan province that were badly damaged by tropical storm Ketsana.
Last year, we raised money for a motorcycle repair centre at the Somsangna Drug Rehabilitation Centre and this year we want to help the people of Pongsong village to improve their school and community hall.
This third run is very significant, because it's a visible form of Laos-Singapore cooperation which shows that, although we are two countries in Asia with different development statuses, we can come together and run joint projects.
He said this year's fundraising event was organised by volunteers from two groups: the Laos-Singapore Friendship Club, which comprises alumni from Singaporean universities and members of the Singaporean community in Laos, and the Langkorng Photography Club, which exhibited an impressive range of photos taken of Pongsong village.
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Loas,Royal Palace Museum
Loas,Royal Palace Museum
The Royal Palace (official name Haw Kham, Lao: ຫໍຄຳ Lao pronunciation: [hɔ̌ɔ.kʰám]) in Luang Prabang, Laos, was built in 1904 during the French colonial era for King Sisavang Vong and his family. The site for the palace was chosen so that official visitors to Luang Prabang could disembark from their river voyages directly below the palace and be received there. After the death of King Sisavang Vong, the Crown Prince Savang Vatthana and his family were the last to occupy the grounds. In 1975, the monarchy was overthrown by the communists and the Royal Family were taken to re-education camps. For more information please visit:
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Avenue Lane Xang, Vientiane, Laos
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Lao History on Tape #18
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