DP36_06 - A view of That Luang, Vientiane, Laos

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CreatorDorothy PelzerDescriptionThe That Luang is the symbol of the Lao nation and its history is also that of the Lao people. The words "That Luang" mean "Great Stupa" and it is believed that it contains a Buddha relic. Surrounded by smaller stupas, the Great Stupa dominates the Vientiane skyline. The monument is the venue of an annual festival held in NovemberDate Original26 May 1963CountryLaos

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SeriesISEAS0054 DP36_05, ISEAS0055 DP36_06-32SEACC CollectionDorothy Pelzer

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SubjectThat LuangVientianeStupaLaos

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ProvenanceDorothy Pelzer

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Accession NumberDP36_06

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