The following on-line videos provide interesting information about Luang Prabang's heritage and culture
Adri Berger is a photographer and film-maker who has lived in Luang Prabang for many years. His short film Portraits from Luang Prabang gives a beautiful insight into the people keeping Luang Prabang's traditions alive.
Also by Adri Berger is this fascinating documentary made in collaboration with Luang Prabang World Heritage Office.
You may find other interesting videos from Adri Berger at https://vimeo.com/adriberger or https://www.runningreel.net/
You may find other interesting videos from Adri Berger at https://vimeo.com/adriberger or https://www.runningreel.net/
Tiao Nithakhong Somsanith, a descendant of the vice-royal branch of the Luang Prabang monarchy is still active in maintaining the traditional arts of Luang Prabang. This fascinating short film, Memories of Gold, Memories of Silk, was made in 2001 shortly after his return to Luang Prabang and features his gold and silk embroidery work, a skill he learnt from the women of the royal court.
This French government website Images Défense has many photographs of Luang Prabang taken in the early 1950's (Search the site for Lao). The video below in particular shows fascinating views of Luang Prabang town and airport in 1953.
For videos about Luang Prabang check out my own YouTube channel at YouTube.com/@siamratblog