Luang Prabang is named after this most sacred of Buddha images. Learn more about its origins.

Spirits live in the land, the trees and the water of Luang Prabang and paying respects to them is part of daily life.

These serpentine water spirits protect Luang Prabang from misfortune and feature in many festivals.

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Grandfather and Grandmother Ngeu are the ancestor spirits of Luang Prabang and play a key role at Lao New Year.

The annual boat races are a lively festival, but behind the intense competition many ancient traditions are still observed.

The Fire-Boat Festival with its beautiful illuminated paper boats is a visual feast for visitors and residents of Luang Prabang

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Luang Prabang is famous for its beautiful temples. But what is the function of all the different buildings inside a typical monastery compound?

Mae Thoranee's statue can be seen everywhere in Luang Prabang but who is she and why is she wringing her hair?

Phra Lak Phra Lam is a famous and popular Lao epic full of exciting adventures as Phra Lam seeks to rescue his wife Nang Sida