The most famous and magnificent temple in Luang Prabang is Wat Xieng Thong, near the tip of the peninsula. This temple was key in UNESCO's decision to name Luang Prabang a World Heritage Site.
Fifty years ago, artisans here decorated the walls of La Chapelle Rouge (the Red Chapel) with glass mosaic tiles that tell stories from the life of Siaw Sawat, a hero of Lao legend. Many of these tales are already being forgotten. Here are the complete stories of Wat Xieng Thong, beautifully illustrated with the mosaics.
retold by Somphong Sakvy, photographs by Chaly Vang
First published in 2010 :: Lao language :: 112 pages :: Paperback :: 19 x 26 cm
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Sample pages from Wat Xieng Thong
I heard some of these stories when I was a child. Now my children can enjoy them too.
