Silk wall hangings

Scenes from the Streets of Luang Prabang

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February 15th 2009
Well, these aren't only scenes from the streets, but also scenes from the Mekong and from some villages along the Mekong. As you can see. there's a lot on offer in Luang Prabang and environs: drying algae, corn, papadums, mulberry paper and loads of hand-made crafts. I was especially lucky to hear some music and entered a courtyard where some teenaged girls were performing this dance that is prett ... read more

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Laos was under the control of Siam (Thailand) from the late 18th century until the late 19th century when it became part of French Indochina. The Franco-Siamese Treaty of 1907 defined the current Lao border with Thailand. In 1975, the Communist Pathe... ... read more