2026-08-26T21:26:25Zhttps://glam.asiana.net/oai/oai:glam.asiana.net:core/652025-08-22T07:58:48Zcountry:laostype:newspaper-print-media65The Vientiane Times newspaper, 2000 edition Countries: Laosວຽງຈັນໄທມ໌ (Vientiane Times)LaosLao Press in Foreign Languages2000English-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 Languageshttps://www.vientianetimes.org.la/2025-08-22 14:58:48oai:glam.asiana.net:core/912025-08-27T07:51:50Zcountry:laostype:religious-sculpture-buddha-image91Phra Bang Buddhaພະບາງ (Phra Bang)Laos Lao artisans, traditionally attributed to craftsmen under Khmer-Lao influenceca. 14th century CEA 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 Governmenthttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phra_Bang2025-08-27 14:51:50oai:glam.asiana.net:core/922025-08-27T07:52:35Zcountry:laostype:religious-sculpture-palladium-buddha92Phra Bang Thong (Golden Phra Bang Buddha)ພະບາງທອງ (Phra Bang Thong)LaosLao royal artisans under Khmer–Lao influence (legend attributes to early craftsmen from Angkor traditions)ca. 14th century CE (Lan Xang period)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 Tourismhttps://havecamerawilltravel.photography/royal-palace-luang-prabang-laos/2025-08-27 14:52:35oai:glam.asiana.net:core/502025-09-04T07:23:29Zcountry:laostype:short-story-collection-fiction-50Mother's Beloved: Stories from Laosແມ່ທີ່ຮັກLaosOuthine Bounyavong1993A 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 Presshttps://www.goodreads.com/book/show/979303.Mother_s_Beloved2025-09-04 14:23:29