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A train ride from Thanaleng to Nongkhai

Darly — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:10:23 +0000

A 10 minutes clip of a train ride from Thanaleng Station in Vientiane to Nongkhai Thailand.

Two cultures, one family

Darly — Sun, 05 Jul 2009 05:05:18 +0000

Video by Threesixty Journalism: Like hundreds of Twin Cities couples, Laura Lee and Abe Knudson are trying to raise their kids, hold two jobs, pay their bills and manage to find a little time for themselves. What they are also doing is blending two cultures that stretch 8,000 miles from Minnesota’s Iron Range, where Abe grew [...]

You Bring the Laos in the House

Darly — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 12:12:05 +0000

Asian Arts Initiative Grand Opening Celebration Performance Showcase, April 4, 2009, featuring Catzie Vilayphonh.

Yah Het Hai Wan Wai

Darly — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 11:57:15 +0000

A hit song from Secret, a popular girl band in Laos.

Lao Handicraft Contest

Darly — Fri, 03 Jul 2009 12:09:22 +0000

There was a contest held on the first day of the Lao Handicraft Festival 2008 for the best design in various categories.

Taste of Laos day 30

Darly — Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:30:59 +0000

Taste of Lao food day 30 with highlight of Khao Thom, Tum Khao Phoon, Tum Maak Houng, Ping Kai, Som Pa, and Sao Noi Disco. There was no dancing going on with the dancing shrimps though.

Boun Phapa in Toronto

Darly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:19:05 +0000

The coverage of Boun Phapa at Wat Lao Veluwanh of Toronto by Lao TV Canada. Boun Phapa part 1 Boun Phapa part 2 Boun Phapa part 3 Boun Phapa part 4 Boun Phapa part 5 Boun Phapa part 6 Boun Phapa part 7 Boun Phapa part 8 Boun Phapa part 9 Boun Phapa part 10 Boun Phapa part 11 Boun Phapa part 12

Lao Wedding Dress

Darly — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 11:45:32 +0000

Photos of beautiful Lao wedding dress and Lao silk skirts presented at the Lao Handicraft Festival, on November 02, 2008 at Lao International Trade Exhibition and Convention Centre (Lao-ITECC).

Taste of Laos day 29

Darly — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 11:38:09 +0000

Taste of Lao food day 29 with Fresh Spring Rolls, Ping Kai, Green Papaya Salad, and Laap Moo or Pork Minced Salad with pork and vegetable soup.

Lao Handicraft Demonstration

Darly — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:30:35 +0000

Photos and clip from the annual Lao Handicraft Festival at the Lao International Trade and Exhibition Centre (LAO-ITECC). The festival features Lao arts and crafts such as textiles, wood and rattan items, and jewelry. Demonstrations of hand and loom weaving and silk spinning are also part of the festival.

Boun Prabang 2009

Darly — Sun, 28 Jun 2009 11:32:39 +0000

The celebration of Prabang Festival in France. Boun Prabang part one Boun Prabang part two

Taste of Laos day 28

Darly — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 11:44:15 +0000

Taste of Lao food day 28 with highlight of Green Papaya Salad from Gok Pho Market, Fried Fish, and Fried Banana for dessert.

Chom Phet Temple

Darly — Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:17:01 +0000

Some photos and clips from Wat Chom Phet, taken on October 19, 2008 after a visit to Ban Nong Hoy. The temple is expanding thanks largely to money pouring in from former villagers that are living in the US. This village is cited by many people in the area as a model town because of [...]

Taste of Laos day 27

Darly — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:59:37 +0000

Taste of Laos day 27 with two kinds of tum (Lao string beans salad and Lao cucumber salad) for lunch and Lao stew for dinner.

Ban Muang Khao

Darly — Tue, 23 Jun 2009 11:07:15 +0000

Some photos and clips from Ban Muang Khao, in Champasak Province. We were hanging around during lunch break watching people playing Petonk while waiting for the bank to open after lunch hour. Crossing the Lao-Nippon Bridge Entering Ban Muang Khao. The road has gotten worse since January/February 2007. Petonk, the game for the young and the old alike.

Potted plants and flowers in Laos

Darly — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 09:44:01 +0000

When visiting Laos you get the impression of the people and their fondness of plants and flowers. Just about everyone I know keep potted plants and flowers. A must have is the Crown of Thorns Plant (Euphorbia Milii) in a various colors. For those with more space they tend to grow flowers to use in [...]

Sam Intharaphithak vs DJ Leng

Darly — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:31:50 +0000

DJ Leng’s remix of Sam Intharaphithak’s R&B hit, “Phen Yang Tor Kun”, released on May 30th at Club Romeo in Vientiane, Laos. From youtube From vimeo

Lao Rocket Festival 2009 in Fresno

Darly — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 12:50:52 +0000

Clips from Boun Bang Fai or Lao Rocket Festival 2009, in Fresno, California. The event took place on May 03, 2009. Boun Fang Fai part 1 Boun Bang Fai part 2 Jonny Plays Khaen Fireworks Show

Lao Summer Festival 2009 in Montreal, Canada

Darly — Fri, 19 Jun 2009 09:21:55 +0000

You are cordially invited to the Annual Lao Summer Festival in Montreal, Canada. There will be plenty of activities for you and your family to enjoy from sports competition, folk dancing, beauty contest, concert, and many more. Let’s not forget all the delicious Lao food that you love so much all in one place! When: July 11, [...]

How to make Or Lam with Aunt Kian and Aunt Phone

Darly — Thu, 18 Jun 2009 11:13:19 +0000

Video clips of the aunts in Vientiane making Or Lam using whatever ingredients they had in the house. Making Or Lam part 1 Making Or Lam part 2 Making Or Lam part 3