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| This was taken during the Phrasat Pheung procession. There were thousands of Lao, all in great spirits bringing offerings to the monks. | Here is a woman with her offering bowl. | Inside the walls of the That Luang many of the monks who have traveled from all parts of Laos rest in the cloisters gazing out on all the Lao worshipers. |
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| I like the expression on this young novice monk. | The Phrasat Pheung was a family affair. | This was taken during the Tak Bat Ceremony when thousands of monks have placed their bowls on stands where the Lao faithful place their alms. |
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| Inside the walls of the That Luang you walk around the That several times and here this little girl was practicing her dancing to the delight of her mom. | This was taken on the first afternoon we visited the That Luang. Here I "bought" the cage with two sparrows inside so I could let the birds free, with the idea being that they fly away with all my bad spirits. The birds have flown away and I sense that my trip will be blessed with good fortune. | A photo of me with the girl selling the birds. |