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Luang Prabang has a certain aura. The inhabitants are quite proud as this ancient capital of the realm has a long history behind it.
First of all, it was the capital of several realms and joined its past with that of the greatest people in the area; the Khmers, Siamese, Burmese and Mongols.
Luang Prabang was the first capital in Laos whose first King was born there. Even though giving up part of its authority in the 15th century, Luang Prabang stayed an influential town and the recognised capital of a small realm with many coveted riches.
The central situation of the town, in this rich and mountainous region, has always been the subject of much envy. It is the Centre of Buddhist religious power, as well as an artistic centre influenced by the surrounding empires. Luang Prabang has always been prosperous and still is today.
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The history of the town goes back about 2000 years.
Legend has it that during a trip, King Chanthaphanith saw a hill, whose form reminded him of a huge grain of rice. Beside this hill, there was a magnificent Royal Poinciana (otherwise known as a Flamboyant) covered with bright red flowers, so he called the town "The Flamboyant City ".
Another legend tells us about two hermits who predicted the prosperity of a town if it was built at the foot of this ‘rice grain’ hill A small realm
Up until the 14th century, the town often changed names :
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Muang Seua (also written Muang Swa) (...)
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Legend has it that during a trip, King Chanthaphanith saw a hill, whose form reminded him of a huge grain of rice. Beside this hill, there was a magnificent Royal Poinciana (otherwise known as a Flamboyant) covered with bright red flowers, so he called the town "The Flamboyant City ".
Another legend tells us about two hermits who predicted the prosperity of a town if it was built at the foot of this ‘rice grain’ hill A small realm
Up until the 14th century, the town often changed names :
Java
Muang Seua (also written Muang Swa) (...)
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It was during the 14th century, that the prince, Fa Ngum, who came from Xieng Dong-Xieng Thong, tried to unify Laos.
Fa Ngum, The Conqueror
The last born of a family of 4 children, he was banished by his father when he was very young because of an omen by one of the King’s animist shamans. Educated by the Khmers in Angkor, he was formed as a warrior and a Buddhist. He came back as a conqueror to his native town having added 2 other provinces on his way; forming for the first time in Laotian history, a united territory.
The new Realm was called Lan Xang Hom Khao, or literally The Kingdom (...)
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Fa Ngum, The Conqueror
The last born of a family of 4 children, he was banished by his father when he was very young because of an omen by one of the King’s animist shamans. Educated by the Khmers in Angkor, he was formed as a warrior and a Buddhist. He came back as a conqueror to his native town having added 2 other provinces on his way; forming for the first time in Laotian history, a united territory.
The new Realm was called Lan Xang Hom Khao, or literally The Kingdom (...)
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Fa Ngum is considered by Laotians as being the founder of Laos and the first person to recognise the word of Buddha for the whole country, (the equivalent of our William the Conqueror) as well as the person who gave the country its historical borders, which are recognised, even today, by most Laotians. It all started at the beginning of the 14th century. At that time, a King (Chao Phi Fa) reigned in Luang Prabang (then called Xieng Dong-Xieng Tong) and its immediate area, just like many other small Kings which were dispersed all over the area of what would soon become known as Laos. Like (...)
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The Capital Vientiane
It was in 1520 that Photithisarat decided to transfer the political and administrative centres of the realm to Wieng Chan (Vientiane), because he was worried about the possibility of an invasion from Burma. 25 years later, in 1545, the Pha Bang was transported to Vientiane, to the biggest temple of Laos, the That Luang, which had been specially built to house this Sainted statue. In 1563, the administrative capital of Laos was transferred to Vientiane and the town of Xieng Dont-Xieng Tong finally became Luang Prabang.
40 years later the town withdrew from the union (...)
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It was in 1520 that Photithisarat decided to transfer the political and administrative centres of the realm to Wieng Chan (Vientiane), because he was worried about the possibility of an invasion from Burma. 25 years later, in 1545, the Pha Bang was transported to Vientiane, to the biggest temple of Laos, the That Luang, which had been specially built to house this Sainted statue. In 1563, the administrative capital of Laos was transferred to Vientiane and the town of Xieng Dont-Xieng Tong finally became Luang Prabang.
40 years later the town withdrew from the union (...)
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The era of French Protectorate
During this period, the French reconstructed Vientiane, supplying facilities, roads and universities. They also enlarged the realm of Louang Prabang by integrating the Provinces of the North and the ancient state of Vientiane. The city of Luang Prabang, where the French Police Headquarters was installed, had an architecture, at that time, which still has many charming traces of French presence. The Royal Palace, which was built between 1904 and 1909 under the reign of King Sisavang Vong, was transformed to a National Museum, after the events of 1975.
It (...)
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During this period, the French reconstructed Vientiane, supplying facilities, roads and universities. They also enlarged the realm of Louang Prabang by integrating the Provinces of the North and the ancient state of Vientiane. The city of Luang Prabang, where the French Police Headquarters was installed, had an architecture, at that time, which still has many charming traces of French presence. The Royal Palace, which was built between 1904 and 1909 under the reign of King Sisavang Vong, was transformed to a National Museum, after the events of 1975.
It (...)
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