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Moments of sun, rain and always gold

With over 20 pagodas in the city proper, there is no surprise there are visible monks in Luang Prabang.

Admittedly, this one was more visible than most.
It is one of the more stylish approaches to protect against the elements I have ever seen.

Using umbrellas as sun shield was something I first saw in Southeast Asia. Now these phenomena are everywhere.
Even in the Norwegian mountains hikers and trekkers are using umbrellas.

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Enjoying a waterfall slowed down

The Kuang Si waterfalls south of Luang Prabang are famous as a visiting spot on a daytrip out from the town.
Even outside the landlocked country these waterfall complexes are famous. From the large waterfall upriver and the meandering river stream with its many smaller falls.
No wonder, it is a wonderful natural area. Spending time walking, relaxing and even take a bath on the designated spots is a half day well spent. The forest, flora and fauna are important parts in exploring this waterfall and stream.
Coming from a country so well endowed with river and river falls as mine in Scandinavia, I will still say Ta Kuang Si being worth the time, and the view.
Laos is using their many rivers and waterfalls to produce electric power for internal use and export. Hopefully they still let this waterfall be a reminder that there are other values in free river streaming and their waterfalls than money income.

There are trips done by car, minivans and tuktuk to this area from Luang Prabang. Food and drink services are available near the site.

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Photo shows a lower river fall with multiple streams and short falls The photo technic used slows down the water and gives the water flow a texture like textile fabric. It is placed within a jungle with trees and large trunks, and thick green foliage. Behind the heavy watery fog, it is a sunny day.

The classic touch from days gone by

There are still some of these classic German luxury cars spread around in South Asia. A timeless symbol of elegance, money and classic German engineering and design.

I have seen them in almost every country I have visited in the region. The Mercedes-Benz S280 was produced in this style between 1965 and 1973. Meaning by the end of the Laos Kingdom before it changed into PR Laos.

Having some well-maintained wooden houses in Southeast Asian style with some French colonial architecture framing this car sort of feels right. It tells a story of a time gone by. And some timeless style and elegance too.

Luang Prabang has been a World heritage Site since 1995. The city has been a capital in 2 former Laotian kingdoms. It has played a vital role as a religious centre for most of Laos history. There are more than 20 Buddhist pagodas in the city and close vicinity.

The city is surprisingly small, but the status as royal residence city for centuries makes for a well-designed city with interesting architecture and art. That includes some French inspired buildings, but with a distinct Southeast Asian flare. Local markets, shops and lots of restaurant and cafes contributes to Luang Prabang being a nice and quiet place. Well worth a visit.

https://www.britannica.com/place/Laos/The-arts

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Photo shows a street with a black Mercedes-Benz vintage luxury car. The car has metal details and white rim tyres. In the background is a several two and three floor houses made in wood. The Architecture is a combination of Southeast Asian and French colonial building style. The houses are framed by and have trees, hedge rows and bushes making it into a green spot, nice town street. The car is from the 1960s, and the buildings may be from the same area. The reflections in the car’s metallic black paint tells of a sunny day with lightly clouded sky.

#Russia to involve #Laos in war against Ukraine

#Moscow organising deployment of combined unit of military engineers from Lao People’s Armed Forces to Russia’s Kursk Oblast

#Laotian authorities have reportedly agreed to send up to 50 engineers to support #Russian efforts. In addition, Laos is said to be offering free #rehabilitation services to wounded #RussianSoldiers.

https://kyivindependent.com/russia-seeks-to-involve-laos-in-war-against-ukraine-military-intelligence-claims-06-2025/

#RussianAggression #RussiaInvadedUkraine #StandWithUkraine

https://www.alojapan.com/1246328/laotian-prime-minister-sonexay-to-visit-japan-next-week/ Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay to visit Japan next week #Japan #Laotian #minister #next #PRIME #Sonexay #visit #VisitJapan #Week TOKYO (Kyodo) — Laotian Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone is scheduled to visit Japan early next week, the government in Tokyo said Thursday, as the two nations mark the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations this year. During his planned three-day visit from Tuesday, which will mark his second trip to Japan as pr…

The #US provided #Ukraine with #clusterbombs to fight #Russia.
Now #Laotian survivors of US cluster munition use during the Indochina airwar say they should never be used.
'War victims' still being harvested by US made cluster sub-munition remnants in Laos today, 50 years after that war ended, and US is on friendly terms with its then enemy - #Vietnam.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/world/ukraine-war-us-cluster-bombs-1.6940961

Hashtag heavy #AskFedi post —

I’m collecting #Translation (s) of the phrase “I voted” for an upcoming art #Quilt project

Interested in #languages spoken in the #SanDiego region of the US including #Kumeyaay #Chinese #Japanese, #Korean #Hmong #Thai #Laotian #Vietnamese #Tagalog #Portuguese #Russian #Armenian #Greek #Polish #Hindi
#Persian #Somali #Dari #Pashto

My #Quilting style works best with a Latin alphabet, but I may be able to replicate non-Latin scripts if they aren’t too curvy

TIA!

I found absolutely delicious food at a #Laotian foodtruck at the #Utica #worldrefugeeday celebration. I loved the fried noodles, Lao’d chicken, beef jerky with sticky rice. We Uticans love our diverse welcoming, and inclusive city that treasures international cuisine, music, culture, and art!

A recent report from the Univ. of Hlth Sci. in #Vientiane identified substantial #airpollution related #healthrisk for street vendors who prepare charcoal/wood grilled meats. Also, the #risk was/is disproportionately 'weighted' toward #Laotian #women. #LaoPDR avg. annual est. #PM25 levels are 5X the #WHOAQG (2000, 2005, 2010-17) w/2019 avg. levels resulting in >8000 xs deaths. Poor econ. cond.+ ltd. occup. & env. htlth. regs make a lethal combo.
https://laotiantimes.com/2022/09/30/study-reveals-serious-health-risks-from-roadside-grill-smoke/
https://www.vientianetimes.org.la/freeContent/FreeConten2022_Smoke190.php