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LUANG PRABANG CULTURE
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Culture

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Luang Prabang has been a centre of Buddhist culture for centuries. Select one of the topics below to learn more.
The Prabang
Mae Thoranee
Understanding Lao Temples
Phra Lak Phra Lam
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Spirits live in the land, the trees and the water of Luang Prabang and paying respects to them is part of daily life. Learn more through the links below.
Spirits
Phou Ngeu Nya Ngeu
Nagas and Ngeuak
Phou Thao Phou Nang
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Each year Luang Prabang has a series of traditional festivals that have been performed for generations to ensure the peace and prosperity of the town.
Boat Races
Fire Boat Festival
Lao New Year

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  • Home
  • History
    • Land of a Million Elephants
    • The Siamese Period
    • The French Period
    • An Independent Laos
    • Kings of Luang Prabang
    • The Front Palace >
      • Origins of The Front Palace
      • Tiao Phetsarath
      • Tiao Souvanna Phouma
      • Tiao Souphanouvong
      • Architectural Legacy
    • The Legend of King Boulom
  • Culture
    • Buddhism >
      • The Prabang
      • The Phra Man
      • Mae Thoranee
      • Understanding Lao Temples
      • Phra Lak Phra Lam
    • Animism >
      • Spirits
      • Phou Ngeu Nya Ngeu
      • Nagas Ngeuak
      • Phou Thao Phou Nang
    • Festivals >
      • Boat Races
      • Fire Boat Festival
      • Lao New Year >
        • The Water Festival
        • Miss Lao New Year
        • The Elephant Procession
        • Building Sand Stupas
        • Aspersion of the Prabang
        • Phou Ngeu Nya Ngeu Pimai
        • Nagas and Phra Lak Phra Lam
        • Lao New Year Summary
  • Heritage Map
    • Interactive Map
    • Luang Prabang Architecture
    • UNESCO Documents
  • Temples
    • Temples A - G >
      • Temples A
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    • Temples H - M >
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      • Temples K
      • Temples L
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    • Temples N - T >
      • Temples N
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      • Temples S
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