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DIGHE SUL MEKONG

DAMS ON THE MEKONG

"We are extremely concerned about large hydroelectric projects that do not take into account the culture and voices of the people of the Mekong Basin, whose living conditions and beliefs...

DAMS ON THE MEKONG

"We are extremely concerned about large hydroelectric projects that do not take into account the culture and voices of the people of the Mekong Basin, whose living conditions and beliefs...

LA RELIGIONE IN LAOS

RELIGION IN LAOS

In Laos, as in much of Southeast Asia, the prevailing religion, practiced by about 67% of the population, is Theravada (or Small Vehicle, Hinayana) Buddhism.This branch of Buddhism, which is...

RELIGION IN LAOS

In Laos, as in much of Southeast Asia, the prevailing religion, practiced by about 67% of the population, is Theravada (or Small Vehicle, Hinayana) Buddhism.This branch of Buddhism, which is...

SU KHWAN, IL RITUALE DELLA “CHIAMATA DELL’ANIMA”

ON KHWAN, THE RITUAL OF THE "CALL OF THE SOUL"

Su kwan is an indigenous ritual practiced in Southeast Asia, predominantly in Thailand and Laos. The ceremony takes place on any day of the year, as it is intended to...

ON KHWAN, THE RITUAL OF THE "CALL OF THE SOUL"

Su kwan is an indigenous ritual practiced in Southeast Asia, predominantly in Thailand and Laos. The ceremony takes place on any day of the year, as it is intended to...

BAN NAPHIA & NO WAR FACTORY

BAN NAPHIA & NO WAR FACTORY

During the war, the villagers of Ban Naphia began collecting, selling or using scrap metal from bombs as a means of generating income. Villagers dedicate the metal to creative uses,...

BAN NAPHIA & NO WAR FACTORY

During the war, the villagers of Ban Naphia began collecting, selling or using scrap metal from bombs as a means of generating income. Villagers dedicate the metal to creative uses,...

LA PIANA DELLE GIARE

THE PIANA DELLE GIARE

Between 1964 and 1973, the area of Laos referred to as the "Plain of Jars" was heavily bombed by US air forces operating against the Communist forces of North Vietnam...

THE PIANA DELLE GIARE

Between 1964 and 1973, the area of Laos referred to as the "Plain of Jars" was heavily bombed by US air forces operating against the Communist forces of North Vietnam...

BAN XANG KHONG VILLAGE (SETA)

THE BOARD OF XANG KHONG VILLAGE (SETA)

In addition to paper, in the village of Ban Xang Khong silk is also processed using traditional methods, starting with the breeding of silkworms. The artisans, to weave, use wooden...

THE BOARD OF XANG KHONG VILLAGE (SETA)

In addition to paper, in the village of Ban Xang Khong silk is also processed using traditional methods, starting with the breeding of silkworms. The artisans, to weave, use wooden...