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Finding opportunity in crisis
Life, Kamonrat Chayamarit, Published on 20/07/2020
» Lockdowns have forced artists and other creative professionals to either adapt or "die spiritually", while still being alive. Amid the Covid-19 pandemic, people have had time to reflect on what is essential for their lives, families and careers. In this context, the role of creative industries is all the more important as professionals are speaking up and making themselves heard.
Lockdown takes toll on Luang Prabang
Life, Kamonrat Chayamarit, Published on 06/05/2020
» On the third day of the Lao New Year Festival in mid-April, the Buddha image of Phra Bang -- believed to be the guardian of Luang Prabang for generations -- is taken in a traditional procession to a shrine in the Xieng Thong Temple, where the devout bathe the image and wish for good health and happiness for their families. Of course, this year, the procession was called off as well as the nationwide water festival on top of the disruption of basic routines of everyday life such as giving alms to local monks.