2026-08-26T21:25:44Zhttps://glam.asiana.net/oai/oai:glam.asiana.net:core/652025-08-22T07:58:48Zcountry:laostype:newspaper-print-mediaThe Vientiane Times newspaper, 2000 edition Countries: LaosLao Press in Foreign LanguagesEnglish-language newspaper published in Vientiane; issues from 2000 cover domestic affairs, ASEAN/regional news, economy, and policy updates during Laos’ early 2000s reform and integration period.English, LaoNewspaper / Print MediaPrint (Digitised PDF, Microfilm)LA-VT-2000-[issue/vol-no]Vientiane Times / Lao Press in Foreign LanguagesLaoshttps://www.vientianetimes.org.la/ວຽງຈັນໄທມ໌ (Vientiane Times)2000oai:glam.asiana.net:core/912025-08-27T07:51:50Zcountry:laostype:religious-sculpture-buddha-imagePhra Bang Buddha Lao artisans, traditionally attributed to craftsmen under Khmer-Lao influenceA standing Buddha cast in gold, revered as the palladium of Laos. Believed to bring protection and legitimacy to rulers. It is carried in procession during Lao New Year (Pi Mai) festivals.Lao, PaliReligious sculpture / Buddha imageGold-cast statue (partially alloyed)LAO-PHRABANG-0001© Lao National Museum / Lao GovernmentLaoshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phra_Bangພະບາງ (Phra Bang)ca. 14th century CEoai:glam.asiana.net:core/922025-08-27T07:52:35Zcountry:laostype:religious-sculpture-palladium-buddhaPhra Bang Thong (Golden Phra Bang Buddha)Lao royal artisans under Khmer–Lao influence (legend attributes to early craftsmen from Angkor traditions)A sacred standing Buddha cast in solid gold, revered as a royal and national palladium. Symbolizes prosperity, protection, and the Buddhist faith of Laos. Used in annual Pi Mai (Lao New Year) bathing ceremonies.Lao, PaliReligious Sculpture / Palladium BuddhaCast gold statueLAO-PHRABANG-THONG-0001© Lao Government, Ministry of Information, Culture and TourismLaoshttps://havecamerawilltravel.photography/royal-palace-luang-prabang-laos/ພະບາງທອງ (Phra Bang Thong)ca. 14th century CE (Lan Xang period)oai:glam.asiana.net:core/502025-09-04T07:23:29Zcountry:laostype:short-story-collection-fiction-Mother's Beloved: Stories from LaosOuthine BounyavongA collection of short stories from Laos portraying everyday lives, cultural values, social challenges, and personal struggles. The stories reflect compassion, resilience, Buddhist influence, and Lao cultural identity.Lao (original); English (translation)Short story collection (Fiction)Print; eBook (English edition)ISBN 9780295978368 (University of Washington Press)© Outhine Bounyavong / University of Washington PressLaoshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/979303.Mother_s_Belovedແມ່ທີ່ຮັກ1993