Watering the ພະມານ Buddha at Wat Xieng Thong
The evening air carries the sweet scent of frangipani as I walked towards Wat Xieng Thong. This beautiful 16th-century temple complex, one of Luang Prabang’s most revered religious sites, is particularly busy today as locals and visitors gather for a special occasion. It’s mid-April in Laos, and the annual Pimai Lao (Lao New Year) celebrations […]
A Spiritful Journey in Laos
Laos is renowned for its stunning temples, or wats. These sacred sites offer a glimpse into the country’s rich cultural heritage and spiritual traditions. Visiting temples, which is difficult to avoid in Laos gives insights into many parts of life here. There are a few things you need to know before entering a temple. By […]
Wat Pa Phon Phao: A hidden gem in Luang Prabang
Wat Pa Phon Phao is perched atop a small hill, offering stunning views of the surrounding town
Boun Hor Khaopadapdin, The festival That Feeds The Spirits
Boun Hor Khaopadapdin is an annual festival during which the people of Laos “feed” spirits with home-made parcels of food, reflecting their love, respect and gratitude for their deceased ancestors and guardians.
Food, Laos, Luang Prabang, Monks, Temple
Ordaining a Buddhist Monk
Reposted from the diaries of Laos magazine n Laos, as in other Buddhist countries, men can be ordained as novice monks to live the monastic life for a certain period. It is also popular for children and teenagers to live as monks for a couple of months, during the summer holidays, as a means of […]
Novice Monks paint Wat Mano
As I passed, Wat Mano, this morning on the way to work, I noticed a swarm of Novices up bamboo scaffolding busy painting the temple. Wat Manorom, known as Wat Mano, was built to inter the ashes of King Samsenthai (1373-1416) so it is one of the oldest sites in town and quite a large […]
Education, French, Laos, Monks, Painting, School, Temple, Travel