Laos By Gloria

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The Country Laos

Laos is a landlocked country

surrounded by Vietnam (right),

Thailand (left), Cambodia (at

bottom), Myanmar (at the top

on the left side) and China at

the very top.

It has an area of about 236,800 square kilometre.

This is the map of Laos h

Vientiane

Vientiane is Laos’s capital city and is also the largest city in Laos.

Located on a curve of the Mekong River, Vientiane has a recorded history that goes back to around 1000 AD.

This is the map of Vientiane h

Luang Prabang

Luang Prabang, an ancient town in northern Laos, was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995. This tiny town is surrounded by mountains and is also 700 metres above sea-level which is at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong Rivers.

This is the map of Luang Prabangh

National Anthem (Old)

This is the old national anthem of Laos from 1945 – 1975 i

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=GfX4TR-YYQQ

The old national anthem was written by Dr. Thongdy Sounthonevichit in 1941.

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Xat Lao thung thae derm ma,Khun xu lu xa yu nai ahzi,Sao Lao phouk pun maitri,Huam samakkhi huk ho hôm gun.Huk xat huk pathét hao,Huk jao pôk két késa,Hôm huk huam satsana,Thae buhahn ma huksa din daen.Baw hai xat dai ma luan,Havi hôp kuan yat yaeng xing ao,Phai khun khao ma loun vounvai,Sou jôn thua tai tan than sattru,Suay xeut xu leuat nua xua phao,Feun fu ku ao banthao thouk gun

In the old days, our Lao peopleWere famous all over Asia.Because the LaoWere united in love.Still today, they love their people and countryAnd rally around their leaders.They preserve the religion of their fathers,And protect the soil of their ancestors.They will never allow another nation to threaten themOr to occupy their territory.Every enemy who enters their countryWill find them ready to fight until death.All together, they can restore the ancient glory of their blood,and they will stand together in the days of danger.

Once our Laotian race in Asia highly honored stoodAnd at that time the folk of Laos were united in loveToday they love their race and rally round their chiefsThey guard the land and the religion of their ancestorsThey will resist each foe who may oppress them or invadeAnd such invaders will be met with battle unto deathThey'll restore the fame of Laos and through ills united stand.

National Anthem

The official national anthem - which is the one now - was written by Sisana Sisane in the year 1975

Both national anthems are called Pheng Xat Lao (Lao: ເພັງຊາດລາວ; lit. English: Hymn of the Lao people)

This is the official national anthem of Laos (lyrics). iXat Lao thung tae dai maLao tooktuan na sertsoo soodjai,Huamhang huamjid huamjaiSamakki gun bpen gumlung diao.Detdiao pom gun gaonaBooxa soo giat kong Lao,Songserm sai sit pen jaoLao tooq sonepao summer pab gun.Baw hai puak juggapudLae puak kaixat kaoma lob guan,Lao tung muan soo ekalatItsalapab kong xat Lao wai,Thud sinjai soo sing ao xayPa sad Lao pai soo kwarm watthana.

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For all time the Lao peopleHave glorified their Fatherland,United in heart,Spirit and vigour as one.Resolutely moving forwards,Respecting and increasing the dignity of the Lao peopleAnd proclaiming the right to be their own masters.The Lao people of all origins are equalAnd will no longer allow imperialists [2]And traitors to harm them.The entire people will safeguard the independenceAnd the freedom of the Lao nation.They are resolved to struggle for victoryIn order to lead the nation to prosperity.

The Laotian Flag

What the red stripes represent is the blood shed in the country's fight for independence. The blue stands for Laos' wealth and prosperity while the white expresses unity and justice. Another meaning of the Laotian flag is that the white circle stands for the full moon over the blue Mekong River, which runs through and alongside most parts of Laos.

Ancient Laos

The first inhabitants of Laos were hunter-gatherers. Later on, they were farmers who grows rice and pulses. The early farmers used stone tools although those from 2,000 BC used bronze and when around the year 500 BC, they used iron.

 

Laos, unlike Vietnam, was influenced by Indian culture rather than Chinese culture. From the 1st century AD, Indian merchants introduced Theravada Buddhism into Laos.

 

Beginning from the 9th to the 13th century, the Khmers from Cambodia ruled much of what is now Laos.

Lao Pho Recipe (10-12 servings)

Ingredients for beef broth:

-half an onion that has peeled and charred

-1 head of garlic that’s charred

-2 stalks of celery and is halved

-2 pounds of beef bones

-2 beef bouillon cubes

-3 tablespoons saltwater that is filled 3/4 of pot

Directions for Lao beef broth:

1. Add the ingredients in large pot and bring to a boil.

2. Reduce to simmer for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 hour (which is recommended) and every now and then, remove and discard brown foam from top of broth.

3. Prepare ingredients for serving.

Lao Pho Recipe (10-12 servings) {Part 2}

Ingredients/condiments for serving:

-3 packages of dry pho noodles

-Cilantro that are chopped

-Green onions that had been chopped

-Limes that had been cut into wedges

-3 pounds of beef that are thinly sliced for fast cooking

-Bean sprouts

-Thai basil leaves

-Seasoning sauce

-Hot chili sauce

-Oyster flavored sauce

-Beef flavored paste

-Fried garlic

-Sugar

-Black pepper

-Fried garlic

Lao Pho Recipe (10-12 servings) {Part 3}

Directions for ingredients for serving:

-Soak 1 package of dry pho noodles in lukewarm water up to 30 minutes or according to package directions. Drain and set aside.

-Chop cilantro, green onions, and limes.

-Set aside on a serving platter or in reusable containers.

-Slice beef and set aside in a reusable container and refrigerate until use.

-Set out condiments on serving table.

Directions for serving Lao pho:

-Place single serving of noodles and sliced beef into a bowl.

-Ladle the simmering broth into bowl covering noodles and beef or put noodles and beef into a metal strainer and dip into broth for fast cooking and softer noodles. Be careful when handling hot broth.

-Add condiments and vegetables, according to taste.

-Refrigerate the broth, vegetables, beef, and noodles until ready to use.

-Broth is good to use as long as it’s ‘clear’ and not cloudy, which is usually 2 days.

Questions

When was the national anthem of Laos first written?

How long was the old national anthem used for?

When was the national anthem of Laos that’s being right used now, written?

Who wrote the national anthem of Laos that’s being used now?

When did Luang Prabang became designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site?

What are the countries that surround Laos?

Exactly how big is Laos?

Where is Vientiane located?

How far back does Vientiane’s recorded history reach?

What is the one of the meanings of the Laotian flag?

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