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Old Luang Prabang

Author : Betty Gosling
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Old Luang Prabang written by Betty Gosling and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Old Luang Prabang provides a vivid description of the history, geography, and culture of the ancient royal capital of Laos. It explores the intimate relationship between Laos royalty, mythology, religion, and ritual that generated the city's numerous architectural treasures and projected the city's royal status into the democratic period. This book is a must for travellers and readers who want an introduction to Laos's most treasured and beautiful historical city.

Ancient Luang Prabang

Author : Denise Heywood
Publisher : River Books Press Dist A C
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 220 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Luang Prabang written by Denise Heywood and published by River Books Press Dist A C. This book was released on 2006 with total page 220 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This text presents an illustrated guide to 33 of the most elaborately carved and exquisitely frescoed and gilded Buddhist temples around Luang Prabang.

Chasing the Emerald Buddha

Author : Ken Lawrence
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780998427812
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (278 download)

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Download or read book Chasing the Emerald Buddha written by Ken Lawrence and published by . This book was released on 2019-12-10 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CHASING THE EMERALD BUDDHA is a new type of travel guide which follows the path of Southeast Asia's most sacred relic. Locations include bustling Bangkok, historic Chiang Mai, tropical South Thailand, the astonishing ruins of Angkor and laid-back Luang Prabang. The book also features over 500 color photographs and over a dozen detailed maps.

A Luang Prabang Love Story

Author : Manisamouth Ratana Koumphon
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9786164510425
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (14 download)

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Download or read book A Luang Prabang Love Story written by Manisamouth Ratana Koumphon and published by . This book was released on 2020-04-15 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1930s Luang Prabang, the beautiful and demure Kham-Phiou was much admired. On a New Year's Day, the life of the aristocratic young woman changed when she caught the eye of a sophisticated older man - Prince Souvanna Phouma. The prince fell madly in love with Kham-Phiou and was determined to marry her against all odds. His family wanted a marriage within the dynasty, while her widowed mother feared Palace intrigues. After the wedding, life in the prince's family home was difficult, but Kham-Phiou began to adapt until the prince decided they should move to Vientiane for the sake of his career. The tale of the tragic love story spans over half a century and is set against the little-known backdrop of old-world Laos where ancient customs and superstitions still held sway.In this charming and moving personal account incorporating the social history of Laos, Manisamouth, granddaughter of Kham-Phiou, brings her grandmother's untold story to life, accompanied by evocative black and white photographs, family trees of the Luang Prabang Royals and Kham-Phiou's lineage, and includes a section on Lao history.

Luang Prabang - Life and Prayer

Author : Ju Shen Lee
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781388527549
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (275 download)

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Download or read book Luang Prabang - Life and Prayer written by Ju Shen Lee and published by . This book was released on 2018-05 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two Worlds, One TapestryLuang Prabang - Life & Prayer is a real-life photo-tapestry of the daily, modern material and old religious, worlds that coexist harmoniously in Luang Prabang.Located in northern Laos, Luang Prabang is nestled in the verdant hills and mountains of the Laotian Highlands. The town is centred on a peninsula at the confluence of the famous Nam Kong (Mekong) River and its tributary, the Nam Khan River. Luang Prabang is also at the confluence of modern commerce and old culture; in essence, at the confluence of life and prayer. It was a former royal capital, has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995, and is the long-established heart of Laotian Buddhism. Luang Prabang is, arguably, one of the most enchanting towns in Southeast Asia.My photographs go beyond capturing the visual feast of the daily, modern and old, worlds in Luang Prabang. They conjure the other senses and immerse one in the sounds, aromas, flavours, and textures there. Hear the noisy markets and meditative prayer chants, taste the spicy dishes and refreshing fruits, smell the fresh vegetables and acrid charcoal braziers, and, above all, feel the energy of life and prayer in Luang Prabang.Luang Prabang - Life & Prayer; two distinct worlds woven into one beautiful tapestry!

Spirits of the Place

Author : John Clifford Holt
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 0824837088
Total Pages : 370 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (248 download)

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Download or read book Spirits of the Place written by John Clifford Holt and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 2009-07-29 with total page 370 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Spirits of the Place is a rare and timely contribution to our understanding of religious culture in Laos and Southeast Asia. Most often studied as a part of Thai, Vietnamese, or Khmer history, Laos remains a terra incognita to most Westerners—and to many of the people living throughout Asia as well. John Holt’s new book brings this fascinating nation into focus. With its overview of Lao Buddhism and analysis of how shifting political power—from royalty to democracy to communism—has impacted Lao religious culture, the book offers an integrated account of the entwined political and religious history of Laos from the fourteenth century to the contemporary era. Holt advances the provocative argument that common Lao knowledge of important aspects of Theravada Buddhist thought and practice has been heavily conditioned by an indigenous religious culture dominated by the veneration of phi, spirits whose powers are thought to prevail over and within specific social and geographical domains. The enduring influence of traditional spirit cults in Lao culture and society has brought about major changes in how the figure of the Buddha and the powers associated with Buddhist temples and reliquaries—indeed how all ritual spaces and times—have been understood by the Lao. Despite vigorous attempts by Buddhist royalty, French rationalists, and most recently by communist ideologues to eliminate the worship of phi, spirit cults have not been displaced; they continue to persist and show no signs of abating. Not only have the spirits resisted eradication, but they have withstood synthesis, subordination, and transformation by Buddhist political and ecclesiastical powers. Rather than reduce Buddhist religious culture to a set of simple commonalities, Holt takes a comparative approach, using his nearly thirty years’ experience with Sri Lanka to elucidate what is unique about Lao Buddhism. This stimulating book invites students in the fields of the history of religion and Buddhist and Southeast Asian studies to take a fresh look at prevailing assumptions and perhaps reconsider the place of Buddhism in Laos and Southeast Asia.

Guide to Early Retirement

Author : Incomes Data Services
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.E/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Guide to Early Retirement written by Incomes Data Services and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Guide to early retirement practice in the UK, with particular reference to related pension scheme and old age benefits - notes labour costs, examines redundancy, employee's Motivation and disability reasons for retiring early, and outlines characteristics of the job release scheme, phased retirement and flexible retirement age plans for aiding the transition from work. References.

Traditional Recipes of Laos

Author : Phia Sing
Publisher : Prospect Books (UK)
ISBN 13 : 9781903018958
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (189 download)

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Download or read book Traditional Recipes of Laos written by Phia Sing and published by Prospect Books (UK). This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A manuscript from notebooks compiled by the late Master of Ceremonies and Chef at the Royal Palace at Luang Prabang.

The Rough Guide to Laos

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Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 140935038X
Total Pages : 358 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Laos written by and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2013-09-19 with total page 358 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The indispensible Rough Guide to Laos is the definitive guide to this fascinating Southeast Asian country, taking you from the remote mountainous north to the sleepy south. It's packed with detailed, lively reviews of accommodation and restaurants to suit all budgets, plus practical information on things like border crossings and road and river travel. With comprehensive research, accompanied by stunning photographs, The Rough Guide to Laos is your essential companion, whether you want to follow the well-trodden route along the Mekong, or blaze your own trail. The guide's authoritative background section provides essential information on Laos's often turbulent history and teaches you about the country's fascinating hill tribes and vibrant festivals. And with dozens of clear, accurate maps The Rough Guide to Laos gets you under the skin of this dynamic country. Originally published in print in 2011. Make the most of your trip with The Rough Guide to Laos. Now available in ePub format.

The Rough Guide to Laos

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 0241326206
Total Pages : 627 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (413 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Laos written by Rough Guides and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2017-09-19 with total page 627 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This in-depth coverage of Laos's attractions, sights, and restaurants takes you to the most rewarding spots-from the historic streets of Luang Prabang, to seeing Pha That Luang in Vientiane or the Plain of Jars in the northeast, to hiking and exploring Vang Vieng-and stunning color photography brings the nation to life. The locally based Rough Guides author team introduces the best places to stop and explore, and provides reliable insider tips on topics such as driving the roads, taking walking tours, or visiting local landmarks. You'll find special coverage of history, art, architecture, and literature, and detailed information on the best markets and shopping for each area in this fascinating country. The Rough Guide to Laos also unearths the best restaurants, nightlife, and places to stay, from backpacker hostels to riverfront villas and boutique hotels, and color-coded maps feature every sight and listing. Make the most of your time with The Rough Guide to Laos.

The Last Days of Old Beijing

Author : Michael Meyer
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN 13 : 0802779123
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (27 download)

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Download or read book The Last Days of Old Beijing written by Michael Meyer and published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA. This book was released on 2010-07-23 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Journalist Michael Meyer has spent his adult life in China, first in a small village as a Peace Corps volunteer, the last decade in Beijing--where he has witnessed the extraordinary transformation the country has experienced in that time. For the past two years he has been completely immersed in the ancient city, living on one of its famed hutong in a century-old courtyard home he shares with several families, teaching English at a local elementary school--while all around him "progress" closes in as the neighborhood is methodically destroyed to make way for high-rise buildings, shopping malls, and other symbols of modern, urban life. The city, he shows, has been demolished many times before; however, he writes, "the epitaph for Beijing will read: born 1280, died 2008...what emperors, warlords, Japanese invaders, and Communist planners couldn't eradicate, the market economy can." The Last Days of Old Beijing tells the story of this historic city from the inside out-through the eyes of those whose lives are in the balance: the Widow who takes care of Meyer; his students and fellow teachers, the first-ever description of what goes on in a Chinese public school; the local historian who rallies against the government. The tension of preservation vs. modernization--the question of what, in an ancient civilization, counts as heritage, and what happens when a billion people want to live the way Americans do--suffuse Meyer's story.

Stalking the Elephant Kings

Author : Christopher Kremmer
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Stalking the Elephant Kings written by Christopher Kremmer and published by . This book was released on 1997 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Creating Laos

Author : Søren Ivarsson
Publisher : NIAS Press
ISBN 13 : 8776940233
Total Pages : 252 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (769 download)

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Download or read book Creating Laos written by Søren Ivarsson and published by NIAS Press. This book was released on 2008 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book examines the process through which Laos came into existence under French colonial rule through to the end of World War II. Here, Laos's position at the intersection of two conflicting spatial layouts of "Thailand" and "Indochina" made its national form a particularly contested process. Rather than analyze this process in terms of administrative and political structures, the book discusses how a specific idea about a separate "Lao space" and its culture was formed.

The Silence of Scheherazade

Author : Defne Suman
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1800246986
Total Pages : 475 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book The Silence of Scheherazade written by Defne Suman and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2021-08-19 with total page 475 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: September 1905. At the heart of the Ottoman Empire, in the ancient city of Smyrna, Scheherazade is born to an opium-dazed mother. At the very same moment, an Indian spy sails into the golden-hued, sycamore-scented city with a secret mission from the British Empire. When he leaves, 17 years later, it will be to the smell of kerosene and smoke as the city, and its people, are engulfed in flames. Told through the intertwining fates of a Levantine, a Greek, a Turkish and an Armenian family, this unforgettable novel reveals a city, and a culture, now lost to time. 'Fiercely intelligent, finely textured and achingly beautiful' Elif Shafak 'Utterly delightful' Buki Papillon 'This rich tale of love and loss gives voice to the silenced, and adds music to their histories' Maureen Freely, Chair, English PEN 'A must-read' Ayse Arman, Hu ̈rriyet 'A symphony of literature' Açik Radyo 'Defne Suman is a story-teller. She tells the story of how love, emotions and identities are influenced by socio-political events of a lifetime' Cumhuriyet Newspaper 'A wonderfully braided story of family secrets set in the magical city of Smyrna, told in luminous prose' Lou Ureneck, author of Smyrna, September 1922

The Rough Guide to Laos

Author : Edward Aves
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
ISBN 13 : 0241014514
Total Pages : 476 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (41 download)

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Download or read book The Rough Guide to Laos written by Edward Aves and published by Rough Guides UK. This book was released on 2014-11-03 with total page 476 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rough Guide to Laos is the ultimate travel guide to this enchanting and unspoiled corner of Southeast Asia with clear maps and detailed coverage of all the attractions and activities. Discover Laos's highlights with stunning photography and information on everything from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang to the spectacular waterfalls of the high Bolaven Plateau and the gorgeous Four Thousand Islands (Si Phan Don). Find detailed practical advice on what to see and do, relying on up-to-date descriptions of the best hotels and guesthouses, restaurants, bars, shops and tour operators for all budgets. The Rough Guide to Laos also includes detailed background on Laos's ethnic hill tribes and advice on where to trek and who to trek with. Explore every corner of this laidback country with easy-to-use maps to help make sure you don't miss the unmissable. Make the most of your time on Earth with The Rough Guide to Laos - now available in ePub format.

The Politics of Ritual and Remembrance

Author : Grant Evans
Publisher : University of Hawaii Press
ISBN 13 : 9780824820541
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book The Politics of Ritual and Remembrance written by Grant Evans and published by University of Hawaii Press. This book was released on 1998-01-01 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Communist revolutions in this century have suppressed existing ritual and symbolic structures and invented new ones. Armed with new flags, new national celebrations, or new school textbooks, they have attempted to reconstruct social memory. This fascinating work of political anthropology examines the case of Laos from the heady days of the 1975 revolution to the more sober "post-socialist" present. Grant Evans traces the attempt at ritual and symbolic change in Laos, and the recent reemergence of older and deeper cultural structures, while identifying what has perhaps been irretrievably lost. In this challenging study of the cultural consequences of failed total revolution, Evans reaches some striking conclusions concerning the nature of social memory, cultural possibilities foregone, and the need for cultural continuity.

Patrimoine Mondial

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Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 40 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (316 download)

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Download or read book Patrimoine Mondial written by and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: