Vientiane Pictures
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Pha That Luang, the most religious site in Laos and national symbol of the country. Two monks from Thailand visiting the pagodas of Laos. Allan and Margaret in the inner sactum of the That or Stupa. Legend has it that Budda's breast bone was interred in an ancient stupa at this site.
National Museum of Religious Art housed in what was once the King's personal pagoda. There are excellent bronze Budda images on display.
Devotions inside Wat Si Muang, one of the principal pagodas in Vientiane. A monk takes a short break from chanting blessings.
The Patuxai, the nationalal memorial arch in Vientiane.
Chatting to a young monk in Wat Sisaket. Behind him are some of the hundreds of niches in the walls which house over two thousand Budda images.
