ROAMING AROUND LAO, P.D.R: Visiting the Unvisited

PEOPLE’S ARMY HISTORY MUSEUM:

Some remains of the country’s history are preserved in this museum for past period of time. Mainly, the Museum contains the exhibit of weapons used by Lao soldiers and civilians during its revolutionary struggle from its inception since 1950 until Lao got its form as Peoples Democratic Republic.

Just ahead of Military Museum is a newly built Peoples Security Museum or a Police Museum of Lao. It houses some historical facts of Lao and other Police related incidents and accomplishments as cited in the country’s history particularly the heinous cases to which Lao Police forces have been accomplished. Notably, Lao P.D.R is one from among the remaining countries in the world that have a very least records of crimes and civil incidents. It is because Lao people are practicing a very courteous living and they are focused on rules rather than exceptions.

These two Museums are situated along Thanon Phonekheng, Ban Nonesangthor, Muang Saysettha, Vientiane, Laos

PHOUSI TEMPLE, Luang Prabang Province:

Phousie Temple is one among the many tourist destinations in Luang Prabang Province-the 3^rd most preserved province in Asia. This is another center of worship of Budhism religion, the dominant religion in the country. Phousie temple is strategically located at the mount of Luang Prabang so people who are visiting the place has to take 400 and more steps upstairs.  The entrance stairway is at the Luang Prabang night market with some cost of fee for the entrance before reaching the top. Phousi Mountain where the temple is situated is the best place to see sunset and the overview of Luang Prabang Province.

THE HERMIT CAVE:

A unique manmade cave is another taste of attraction at Phousie Mountain that usually retours the people who are coming to see Budha in Phousie Temple. This cave is architected from the rock formation at the mount of Phousie which was believed to be a Budha’s design.

VISIT TO LUANG PRABANG PROVINCE, LAO P.D.R

AN ARRAY OF MARKET GOODS

TRAVEL TO PEOPLE'S DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF LAO:

LAO, PDR is the former Laos, although it is mostly called by many as Laos until now but some years ago way back 1975, the Laos country was changed to People’s Democratic Republic of Lao or simply Lao PDR. Historically, the word “LAOS is an abbreviation of the French Les Laos, the plural of Lao and was coined by the French in 1893 when they united and ruled over three small kingdoms of Les Laos-the Lao people. It is noted that French has a significant impact in Laos and its people because it has a participation in the country’s political history.

Lao is situated in the Southeast of Asia positioned in the Northeast of Thailand and West of Vietnam. Its land size according to the most recent available records in history is about 236,800 square kilometres with a population of 6, 834, 942. I happened to visit Lao and some of its provinces during my short period of assignment as Technical Consultant to some of MFI partners.

THE PATUXAI:

Literally means victory gate or gate of triumph is formerly the Anousavary Monument.  This was built in memory of Laotian soldiers who died in the battle against France. In vernacular, “Patuu” or ‘patu’ means gateway or gate, and “xai” means victory or triumph. Accordingly, this monument has historical representations: the five towers represent the Five principles of coexistence among nations of the world as well as the five Buddhist principles; thoughtful amiability, flexibility, honesty, honour and prosperity. Patuxai is located along the grand Lang Xang Avenue, Vientiane City.

                              
                                 THE WHITE HOUSE, OFFICE OF THE PRIME MINISTER

        

That Luang Stupa:

That luang Stupa is one of the most important figure of Laos. It represents both the Buddhist religion in Cambodia and the souverignity of Lao. That Luang Stupa was built in 1956 and houses the biggiest event  for budhism-the That luang festival. That Luang Festival is celebrated very full moon of November according to Buddhist belief. This celebrated in for seven days and nights continuously where numbers of monks are gathered together to recive alms and floral motives.

UNANG SULYAP SA ASYA:

Visiting Sentosa Island, Singapore: Asia’s Favourite Playground

                                             The Lion head-Singapore's symbol/identity

The Lion Head serves as a symbol/identity of Singapore. The lion head was chosen as a logo, as it best captures the characteristics of Singapore's reputation as a Lion City. It is used in less formal occasions mainly to promote Singapore's national identity and cultures.

                                                    THE  MARINA BAY SANDS

                                      
                                     CABLE CAR RIDE TO SENTOSA ISLAND

                                               
                                        THE DOLPHIN SHOW AT SENTOSA

                                           
                                              UNDERGROUND AQUARIUM

REMEMBERING DHAKA, BANGLADESH: