Linguistical Stones of History!

Although I had visited Vat Haw Prakeow 10 years ago, when I visited Laos this past December 2013, I decided to revisit it just in case there had been any changes.  Truthfully, it had changed very little, if at all.  However the one unique addition was that in front of the temple itself, they had put out several pieces of ancient stone slabs that had old examples of the various written scripts used in Laos over the centuries.  I took pictures of each them and have shared them below in a collage.

As someone who has a keen interest in language and Lao history, it was wonderful to be able to get up close and touch (and of course take pictures) of these pieces of history.  Have a looksy!

Laos, une porte sur l'Asie du Sud-Est

France24's show Intelligence économique discusses Laos.  Entitled:  Laos, une porte sur l'Asie du Sud-Est.

Posted by: France24 - Intelligence économique

Lao Word of the Day: To Look "Behind the Scenes"

Luangprabang Public Library Bookstore

In my search for all things literary in the city, I think there were only 4 good places for books in Luangprabang.  This was one of them.  In fact, I found this place by accident.  I wanted to see the library and then found that they had a bookstore right next door which the library also runs.  Quite honestly, while going along the street you'd never notice that there was a bookstore here.  So it was a wonderful surprise for me (me being the bookworm that I am!).

The picture shown here was my first attempt to check out the book store.  Unfortunately on my first attempt they were closed, having gone in the evening (as the picture shows).

Miss Laos 2013 Competition (Full Video)

Lao Children's TV Program - My Village

A behind the scenes look at those who make the production of a Lao TV children's program called "My Village". 

Posted by Youtube user XYZPuna.

Lao Word of the Day: Investment