Visit laos magazine 9th issue

THE VISITOR’S GUIDE TO LAOS

Boun Ork Phansa

Issue 9 | October - December 2013

Luang Prabang Film Festival 2013

The End of Buddhist Lent

イベント＆お祭り

ルアンパバーン映画祭2013

ヴィエンチャンお勧めレストラントップ

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Events & Festivals in Vientiane Capital

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Vientiane’s Top Restaurants

イベント＆お祭り （ルアンパバーン）

Luang Prabang Film Festival 2013

ルアンパバーン映画祭2013

Savan Vegas Moves Ahead 前進し続けるサワンベガス

Essentials その他

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Directory

72-74 Schedules

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Let’s Speak Lao!

ラオス語を話そう！

Visit Laos Team Editor & Art Director: Judy Souvannavong English Editor & Advisor: Bernie Rosenbloom Japanese Translator: Mika Otaki Project Manager: Tanapat Manivong Sale & Graphic Assistant: Anousack Khonevixam Publisher: Top Value Service (TVS) Unit 4, 5/F, ANZ Vientiane Commercial Bank Building 33, Lanexang Avenue Vientiane, Lao PDR Classified & Advertising: Tel: +856 21 254 377. Fax: +856 21 222 712 E-mail: visitlaosmag@gmail.com Printed by Lao UNIPRINT Press Co., Ltd. Tel: +856 21 254 118

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Linda S. McIntosh, PhD Consulting curator and textile specialist, and has written various publications.

Her latest, Art of Southeast Asian Textiles

by Serindia Publications, focuses on the Tilleke & Gibbins collections. Linda, who is of Lao-American heritage, has consulted on several development projects in Laod. Her current exhibition, “Carving a Community: The Katu People” at the Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre of Luang Prabang, opened on 20 September.

Photo: Sanasone Inthirath

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Contributors this issue

Bouphamany Chouramany a.k.a ‘Toukta’ is one of our brilliant and enthusiastic contributors. She’s currently employed as a Human Resource Manager for Alliance Int. Medical Center.

In this issue, Toukta contributes two excellent reviews, including ‘L’Adresse de Tinay’ and ‘Le Trio Coffee.

Sanasone Inthirath , a.k.a ‘Sone’ is, a freelance photographer and has been an senior advisor and a trainer of Lang Korng since 2010. Specialised in wedding and portrait photography. Photography is not his job or hobby but his passion! You can find his photo on page 25 or visit www.facebook.com/ SanasonePhotography Kaikeo Saiyasane, a.k.a ‘Kai’ is a talented young photojournalist for the Lao Newspaper, ‘Economics & Society’. Kai is one of the team leaders of Lang Korng: The Lao Photographers Society. Again, in this issue, Kai shares with us many of her beautiful photos that can be seen on this cover issue and throughout the book.

Cover photo by: Kaikeo Saiyasane

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The Best of French Cuisine in the Heart of Vientiane

Business Hours: 11:30-14:00 & 18:30-22:00 | Closed Saturday Lunch time & Sunday Wat Ongteu (behind the temple) Parallel to Setthathirath Road Ban Watchanh, Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Phone : (+856-20) 5691 3434 E-Mail : ladressedetinay@gmail.com

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Restaurant Franรงais L'Adresse de Tinay

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Vientiane Capital Attractions

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That Luang A symbol of Laos’s nationhood and the country’s most sacred Buddhist monument, That Luang was built in the 16th century under the rule of King Setthathirat. A symbol of the main stupa appears on the country’s national seal. (Map: K-1)

Patuxai (literally Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph), formerly the Anousavary or Anousavari Monument, is situated in the centre of Vientiane, and was built between 1962 and 1968. (Map: H-2)

Wat Ho Phakeo Built in 1565 as a royal chapel and repository for the celebrated statue of the Emerald Buddha, which the Laotians had seized from Northern Thailand in 1551. The statue remained in the temple until 1778, when the Thais invaded and recaptured it, taking it to Bangkok.

The temple was destroyed in 1828-1829 during the Thai sacking of Vientiane; rebuilt in 1936; and restored again in 1993. (Map: G-5)

Mekong Promenade & Night Market Located in the Mekong riverfront right in the heart of Vientiane. Visitors can enjoy a pleasant walk the Promenade and a magnificent view of the sunset at twilight. Here, the local folks partake in many exercise activities. You can also find souvenirs, T-shirts, toys, paintings, coconut drinks and many more at the Night Market. Chao Anouvong Park, which is part of the Promenade and where one can sit and relax. Every year, the boat racing festival is also held here right after the end of Buddhist Lent. (Map: E-4)

That Dam Known as the ‘Black Stupa’, many locals believe this mythological structure was once inhabited by a seven-headed dragon (now dormant) that stood to protect the city from the threat of the Siamese.

Another tale that does the rounds says that the gold that once graced the surface was taken when the Siamese army ransacked Vientiane back in 1828. (Map: G-4)

Our thanks for the information from www.visit-mekong.com

Wat Sisaket The only temple in Vientiane to survive the sacking of the city by the Siamese in 1828, Wat Sisaket is the oldest and considered by many to be the most interesting of the Laotian temples. (Map: G-4)

Buddha Park (Xieng Khuan) 24km south of Vientiane, Buddha Park is in a field near the Mekong River. The park, as its name would suggest, is littered with religious sculptures and was built in 1958 by the philosopher Bunleua Sulilat who famously combined Buddhist and Hindu philosophy, mythology and iconography.

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La Folie Lodge Tel: +856 30 5534 7603 Cel: +856 20 5553 2004 www.lafolie-laos.com

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Vientiane Directory Capital

ディレクトリ

Airlines

航空会社

Lao Airlines 02 Pangkham Rd., Ban Xiengnyeun Mon-Sat : 8:00-16:30 021 212 057 http://www.laoairlines.com China Eastern Airlines 70/207 Luangprabang Rd Ban Khountathong Mon-Fri : 8:00-16:30/ Sat : 8:00-10.30 021 252 888 http://www.flychinaeastern.com Thai Airways International 70/101-103, M & N Building, G/F Souphanouvong Avenue Mon-Fri : 8.30-17.00/ Sat : 8:00-12:00 021 222 527-9 http://www.thaiair.com Vietnam Airlines Samsenthai Rd., 2/F Laos Plaza Hotel, Ban Anou Mon-Fri : 8:00-16:30 021 217 562/ 252 618 http://www.vietnamairlines.com

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Northern bus station T2 Rd. 021 612 384-5 Southern bus station Dongdok Rd., km 2 021 740 521 Morning market bus station Nongbone Rd. 021 216 507

Miscellaneous 緊急連絡先 Fire 190

Vientiane Police Hotline (New!) 1191 Ambulance 195 Electricity 199 Post office 182/11 Lanexang Ave., Ban Sisaket Mon-Fri : 8:00-16:30 / Sat : 8:00-12:00

旅行会社

病院 The Embassy of India That Luang Road, P.O.Box No. 225, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: 021 413 802, 413 804, 416 850-1

Settathirath Hospital T5 Rd. Ban Donekoi 021 351 156/ 351 158/ 351 159

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, P.O. Box 27,Vientiane,Lao PDR Tel: 021 413 900, 413 909-413 910. kbrivite@laotel.com

Friendship Hospital Phontong Rd. Ban Phonsavanh 021 710 006 Police Hospital 109 Khouvieng Rd. Ban Phapho 021 212 537 Military Hospital 103 Sopaluang Rd., Ban Phonpapao 021 951 105

Banks

銀行

BCEL 1 Pangkham Rd 021 213 200-1 www.bcellaos.com ANZ 33 Lanexang Rd 021 222 700 www.anz.com/laos PSV 077, Unit 09, Samsenthai Rd. 021 264 4564/ 212 666 Ext. 411 www.phongsavanh.com LDB 39 Pangkham Rd. Ban Siangnyeun 021 213 300 www.ldb.org.la AMZ Exchange Heng Boun Road, Ban Mixay Vientiane Capital 30 525 6700

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Mahosot Hospital Mahosot Rd. Ban Kaognot 021 214 018 Emergency 021 214 023/ 240 656

Agencies

Laobooking.com 33 Unit 4, 5/F, ANZ Vientiane Commercial Building, Lanexang Rd. 021 254 300 www.laobooking.com

各国大使館・領事館 The Australian Embassy Nerhu Road, Phonxay Quarter, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: 021 413 600, 413 602, 413 604-5, 413 608-10 The Royal Embassy of Cambodia Thadeua Road Km3, P.O.Box 34, Vientiane Tel: 021 314 952. recamlao@laotel.com The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China Watnak Road, M. Sisattanak, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 315 100-1, 315 103, 315 105, 315 107-8 The French Embassy Setthathirath Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 215 253, 215 257-9 The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Germany 26 Sokpalouang Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: 021 312 110-1

The Embassy of Japan Sisangvone Road, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 41 4400-3.

The Embassy of the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea Ban Thaphalanxay, M. Sisattanak, Vientiane, Lao PDR.Tel: 021 315 261.

The Embassy of the Republic of Korea Lao-Thai Friendship Road, M. Sisattanak, PO Box 7567, Vientiane, Lao PDR Tel: 021 352 031-3 The Embassy of Malaysia 23 Singha Road, Phonxay Quarter, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 414 205-6. malvitian@kin.gov.my, mwvntiane@laopdr.com The Embassy of the Union of Myanmar Lao-Thai Road, Ban Watnak,P.O.Box 11 M. Sisattanak, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 314 910 -1 mevlao@laotel.com The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Ban Saphanthong Kang, Sisattanak District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 452 490 - 1 pelaopdr@laotel.com The Embassy of the Russian Federation Thaphalanxay Quarter, P.O. Box 490, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 312 219, 312 222.

The Embassy of the Republic of the Singapore Tha deua Road, Km3, Ban Watnak, Sisattanak Diatrict, Vientiane, Lao PDR. hTel: 021 353 939 Singapore-vte@sgmfa.gov.sg The Embassy of Sweden Sokpaluang-Wat Nak Quarter, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 315 017, 315 018, 313 772.

Royal Thai Embassy Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue,Saysettha District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 214 581-3. thavte@mfa.go.th The Embassy of the United States of America Bartholony Road, Thatdam, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 212 581, 212 582, 212 585.

The Embassy of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam No. 85, 23 Singha Road, Ban Phonxay, Saysattha District, Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 413 401,413 409 dsqvn@laotel.com

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Getting

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各地へのアクセス方法

By bus バス Northern Bus Station: about 2km northwest of the city center, serves all points north of Vang Vieng, including China, and has some buses to Vietnam.The Southern Bus Station or Dong Dok Bus Station is 9km out of town and serves everywhere south. The Talat Sao Bus Station is where local buses depart for destinations within Vientiane Province and Thai-Lao International Bus station.

北バスターミナル：市中心から北西約2km、 中国を含むバンビエン以北の全地域方面のバス、及びベトナム行きのバスも出ている。南 バスターミナル・ドンドークバスターミナル：郊外9kmの地点に位置し、南方面行きのバスが出ている。 タラートサオバスターミナル：ビ エンチャン県内の各所行きローカルバス、 タイーラオス国際バスなどが出ている。

By air 飛行機 Lao Airlines, Thai Airways and Vietnam Airlines are the main airlines that offer regular flights from neighbouring countries to Vientiane. Travel agencies in Vientiane generally offer bookings for any airline. ビエンチャン発着の国際線はラオス航空、 タイ航空、ベトナム航空が直行便を飛ばしている。 ビエンチャン内の旅行代理店にて予約可能。

Getting Around 市内での交通手段

By bicycle & motorcycle 自転車＆バイク Sabai E-li Rental Bike (TEL: 021 244 241; Next to national cultural hall, Heng Boun Rd.) Jules’ Classic Rental (TEL: 020 7600813; www.bike-rental-laos.com) Jules’ Classic Rental (020 7600813; www.bike-rental-laos.com; セタティラート通り 地図N-5)

By taxi タクシー Taxi Vientiane Capital Lao Group Co. Ltd. (021-454 168, 454 088, 454 090 Nongbone Road) Taxi Vientiane Capital Lao Group Co. Ltd. (021 454 168, 021 454088,90 ノンボンNongbone 通り)

By tuk-tuk or jumbo トゥクトゥクorジャンボー short hops within the city shouldn’t cost more than 15,000-20,000 kip per person 市内で短距離であれば15,000-20,000kip/人～

By bus バス Rattly old blue-and-white buses and newer white minibuses connect the city center to the suburban districts to/from the Friendship Bridge, which continues on to Buddha Park.

古いタイプの青と白のバスと、新しいタイプの白いミニバスがあり、市中心部と友好橋間を走っている。 ブッダパークに行きたい場合は.友好橋手前で途中下車。

By Car 車 • VPS Car Rental Service. TEL: 030 9800 630, 020 5559 9900 or 020 5559 3013.

• Asia Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd., TEL: 021 223 867 Asia Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd.,（ 021 22 3867, 354-356 サムセンタイSamsenthai 通り 地図N-4)

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By plane 飛行機 Lao Airlines, 2 or 3 times a day, 40 minutes.

ラオス航空、 ２～３便/日 所要時間約40分

By bus バス The Northern Bus Station is the main departure point. Buses bound for Luang Prabang depart regularly throughout the day. The air-con buses are comfortable for the long journey while the VIP buses provide extra space, a snack and a bottle of water. Bus takes 10-12 hours. Any bus bound for Luang Prabang can drop you off in Vang Vieng, though you pay the same ticket price as if you were going all the way. Another option is to book a mini-bus from a travel agency. It takes 2-4 hours less.

北バスステーションが主要出発点。 ルアンパバーン方面行きのバスは1日を通して出ている。長旅ならエアコンバスが快適。VIPバスは 他のバスに比べ多少スペースに余裕がありお菓子と水が付く。 ノーマルバスは所要時間10～12時間。 ルアンパバーン方面のバスなら どれでもバンビエンで途中下車可能（ただし途中下車しても払い戻しはなし）。旅行代理店でミニバスのチケットを購入する方法もあ る。公共バスよりは２～4時間ほど早く到着できる。

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L ocated in the city heart, Dhavara Boutique Hotel offers easy access local attractions and a base from which to spend your day exploring and sightseeing. We provide a

variety of room types and a range of facilities. Guests will get a full taste of Laos through their service and decor. Most rooms have a private balcony with a view of the Mekong River and the city.

Enjoy all your meals with a variety of both international and traditional cuisine.

Dhavara Boutique Hotel will surely give you the comfort of your home in traditional Lao style.

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AB Apartment Ban Sibounheuang, Chantabouly District Tel: +856 21 263 253, 20 5551 2828 Email: abapart@gmail.com www.abapartment.com Ansara Hotel Quai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan Tha Hom 5, Chanthabury District Tel: 021 213 514-8 www.ansarahotel.com AV Hotel Samsenthai road, Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 265 085-6 www.avhotel.info Avalon Hotel 070 Rue Phnom Penh, Unit 8 Anou Village Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 263 597-8 www.avalongbooking.com

Family Hotel Pangkham road, Sisaket village, Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 260 448 / 260 449 www.familyhotellaos.com Green Park Hotel 12 Khouvieng Rd, Vientiane Capital Tel: 21 26 4097 Email : info@greenparkvientiane.com www.greenparkvientiane.com Salana Boutique Hotel Chao Anou Road 112 Wat Chan Village Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 254 252-5 www.salanaboutique.com Lao Golden Hotel Ban Phonsinouan, Sisattanak District Tel: 021 951 555, 951 666 www.laogoldenhotel.com Lao Orchid Hotel Chao Anou Road, Vat Chanh Tel: 021 264 134-6 E-Mail: info@lao-orchid.com Lao Silk Hotel Francois Ngin Street Tel: 021 213 976 E-Mail: laosilkhotel@gmail.com

Best Western Vientiane Hotel 2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Mixai Village Chanthaboury District Tel: 021 216 906-09 reservation@bestwesternvientiane.com www.bestwesternvientiane.com City Inn Hotel Pangkham St., Ban Sisakhet Chanthabuly District Tel: 021 218 333 www.cityinnvientiane.com Don Chan Palace Unit 6 Piawat Village, Sisatanak District Tel: 021 244 288, Fax: 021 244 111-2 E-Mail: info@donchanpalacelaopdr.com www.donchanpalacelaopdr.com

Lao Plaza Hotel 63 Samsenethai Road Tel: 021 218 800 www.laoplazahotel.com Mandara Hotel 33 Unit 10, Baan Phiwat Sisattanak District T: 021 215 532 www.leleela.com

Rashmi’s The Plaza Vientiane Thadeua Road, Ban Beungkhayong-Tai Sisattanak District Tel: +856 21 315088 , Fax: +856 21 315089 Email: info@rashmishotel.com www.rashmishotel.com Rivertime Ecolodge Resort Tel: 020 686 1166 www.rivertimelaos.com Sabaidee @ Lao Hotel Pangkham Road, Sisaket Village Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 265 141 / 265 152 www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com Vansana Riverside Hotel Ban Sithan Neua, Chanthabuly District Tel: 021 252 090-7 www.vansanahotel-group.com Vientiane Plaza Sailom Road, Hatsady Neua Village Chanthabouly District Tel: 021-265 365, Fax: 021-265 399 Email: reservation@vientianeplazalao.com www.vientianeplazalao.com

Mali Namphu Guesthouse 33 Unit 10, Baan Phiwat, Sisattanak District Tel: 021 215 093 / 263 297 www.malinamphu.com

Villa House Ban Nongduang, Sikhottabong District Tel: 021 242 292 www.villa-lao-guesthouse.com

Dhavara Boutique Hotel Ban Xiang Nguen, Mantathurath Rd Tel: 021 222 238 E-Mail: dhavarahotel@gmail.com www.dhavarahotel.com Dork Jumpa Hotel Kamphengmeuang Boulevard (T4 Road), Dongsavath, Sisattanak District Tel: 021 331 888, Fax: 021 331 777 E-Mail:sales@dorkjumpahotel.com www.dorkjumpahotel.com D’Rose Hotel 339 Pangkham road, Sisaket village Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 215 038 www.drosehotelvientiane.com

Mercure Vientiane Unit 10, Samsenthai Road Tel: 021 213 570-1 E-Mail: resvn-novotelvte@etllao.com

For advertising enquiries: Tel: 021-254 377

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Tel: 021-264 653-4 Fax: 021-264 652 Mobile: 020 5551 6364 E-Mail: laoairexpress@yahoo.com or contact@laoairexpress.com www.laoairexpress.com

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Vientiane Capital Coffee Shops, Restaurants and Bars Cafés & Bakeries

Restaurants & Bars

Banneton Café (Le Banneton) 10 Rue Nokeokoummane (Rue Setthathilath) Tel: 021 217 321

Amphone The Authentic Lao Cuisine No. 37, Soi Wat Xieng Gneun, Setthathirath Rd Tel: 021 212 489 or 020 7785 7647 mouky65@gmail.com

L’Adresse de Tinay French Cuisine Wat Ongteu (behind the temple) Parallel to Setthathirath Road Tel: 020 5691 3434 ladressedetinay.com Benoni Café Sethathirat Road 1st Floor-Phimphone Market Tel: 021 213 334 www.facebook.com/BenoniCafe Café Nomad House No. 342, Unit No. 1, Dongpalan Thong Tel: 020 54 349 977 www.facebook.com/cafenomad.lao Common Grounds Chao Anouvong Road Tel: 020 78 727 183 Croissant d’Or Ban Mixay, Nokeo Koummane Street Tel: 021 223 741 Joma Bakery Café Nam Phou, Sethathirat Road Tel: 021 215 265 Phonthan, Dongpaina Road Tel: 021 454 663 Delivery: 021 254 333 Masa Spoon Phonesinuan, 5400 Vientiane Tel: 020 54 446 464 www.facebook.com/MasaSpoonCafeNBistro Naked Espresso Dongpalan Rd, Vientiane Tel: 020 5622 2269 or 021454 631 info@nakedespressocafe.com Patu Xay Café Sethathirat Road Tel: 020 5677 6866, 020 5677 5855 Sibounheung Rd. The 3rd road from PatuXay Tel: 021 217 675, 020 2207 2009

Aria Mixay Italian Culinary Arts Ban Mixai, Muang Chanthabury Tel: 30 570 0831, or 021 222 589 www.ariaorg.com Bossa Restaurant Ban Khounta Thong, Souphanouvong Ave. Tel: 020 22 204 354 www.facebook.com/BossaRestaurant Bristro 22 Fine French Cuisine Ban Kaonyot, Samsenthai Road Tel: 021 214 129 bistro22vte@gmail.com

Le Silapa Fine French Cuisine 17/1 Sihom Road Tel: 021 219 689 www.facebook.com/LeSilapaVientiane Europe Steakhouse French Cuisine Ban Thaphalansai Tel: 021 313 681 E-Mail: europe.steakhouse@facebook.com www.facebook.com/europe.steakhouse Fuji Japanese Restaurant Ban Mixay, Francois Ngin Road Tel: 021 254 722 Fuji Shabu Japanese Cuisine Ban Nar Kham, Sikot District Tel: 030 989 0888 Fujiwara Japanese Cuisine Sethathirat Road Tel: 021 222 210

ParadIce Institut Francais (French Center) Lanexang Avenue Tel: 021 215 764 E-Mail: contact@laoparadice.com www.ice-cream-laos.com Sinouk Cafe Francois Ngin Road (Mekong riverfront) sinouk@laopdr.com www.sinouk-cafe.com Tea Room (by Dao) T4, Ban Hongkea, Saysettha District Tel: 021 457 070 True Coffee 111 Ban Mixay, Sethathirat Road Tel: 021 260 417 401 Ban Phonxay, 23 Singha Road Tel: 021 265 539

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La Terrace French Cuisine Ban Mixay, Nokeokoumane Road Tel: 021 218 550 Lao Garden Lao & Thai Food hadeua Road, Ban Beungkhayong-Tai Tel: 021 312930 Le Provençal French Cuisine Namphu Square Tel: 021 219 685

I-BEAM Tapas Bar Sethathirat Road, in front of Ong Teu Temple Tel: 020 5561 4092 Khop Chai Deu International & Lao Cuisine Live music every night Sethathirat Road Tel: 021 263 829 Khualao Restaurant Lao Cuisine 141 Samsenthai Road Tel: 021 215 777

Muzaik Restaurant & Bar Ban Xiang Nguen, Mantathurath Road Tel: 020 7780 3788 Nirvana Lao traditional vegetarian/vegan food Ban Simuang, Khou Vieng Road Tel: 021 217 385 Nazim Indian Restaurant Fa-ngoum Rd (Mekong Riverfront) Tel: 021 223 480 Noodle House Ban Haisok, Heng Boun Road, Vientiane Tel: 021 265 000 Pimentón Restaurant Spanish Cuisine 5, rue nokeoukoumane, Vientiane Tel: 021 215 506 Soukvimane Restaurant Lao Cuisine 89/12 Ban Sisaket, near That Dam Tel: 021 214 441 Swedish Pizza & Baking House Ban Anou, Anou Road Tel: 021 215 705 Tam Nak Lao Lao Cuisine 23 Singha Road, Xaysettha District Tel: 021 413 562 XAYOH Grill House Samsenthai Road, near National Cultural Hall Tel: 021 261 777

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110/01 SAMSENTHAI RD., BAN XIENGYEUN P.O.BOX 1730. VIENTIANE CAPITAL, LAO PDR. TEL: 856-21 21 2196 FAX: 856-21 21 2198 E-MAIL: contact@vansom-wineshop.com

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Vientiane Capital Shops T’Shop Lai Gallery / Les Artisans Lao Vat Inpeng Street (behind Wat Inpeng) Tel: 021 223 178 info@artisanslao.com http://www.artisanslao.com Laha Boutique Francoignin St., Opposite Taipan Hotel Tel: 021 241 932 www.lahasinh.com Kopnoi Above Monument Books www.madeinlaos.com Monument Books 124/1, Nokeokumman Rd, Ban Mixay Tel: +856 21 243 708 contact.laos@monument-books.com www. monument-books.com Mulberries Nokeo Khummane Rd (opposite Douang Douane Hotel) Tel: 021 241 217 info@mulberries.org www.mulberries.org Noi Noi Shop Above Hanahan Makphet, Settathirath Rd Tel: 020 24 88 383 laos@friends-international.org www.friends-international.org Lao Cotton State Enterprise, Vientiane Tel: 021 215 840 laocottn@laotel.com

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Lao Magic Carpets Luang Prabang Road Tel: 021 216 854 info@magiclaocarpets.com www.magiclaocarpets.com CAMACrafts Nokeo Khummane Road (opposite Douang Douane Hotel) Tel: 021 561 597 et@camacrafts.org www.camacrafts.org Ekkalak Lao Route 13, near Patuxai,Vientiane Tel: 021 263 952 ekkalak@laotel.com www.laohandicrafts.com Caruso Lao Ban Phiavath #008 Fa Ngum Rd Tel: 021 223 644 Fax: 021 223 645 info@carusolao.com Satri Lao 79/4 Setthathirath Rd Tel: 021 219 295 Indigo Lao Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay Chanthabouly District Tel: 21 215 469 info@indigolao.com www.indigolao.com

Phaeng Mai Gallery 110 Nongbouathong Tai, Sikottabong District Tel: 021 217341 Email: Phaengmai@laotel.com www.silk-phaengmai.laopdr.com Saoban Chao Anou Road, 97/1 Ban Watchan Tel: 856-207-7839152 www.saobancrafts.com Ministry of Silk 99/01 Namphou Square, Vientiane Capital Tel:+856 21 213776 Email: info@ministryofsilk.com Gecko Wines Rue Setthathilath, Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 245 855, 020 999 43256 Email: carmenlee@geckowines.com Sinh Tech 79-80 Souphanouvong Avenue Ban Sithan Nua, Vientiane, Laos Tel: 020 54846599, 020 28282863, 021 222614 www.facebook.com/SinhTech Phimphone Market 94/6 Th Setthathirat Chanthabouly District Tel: 21 219 045 Van Som Wine Shop 01 SAMSENTHAI RD., BAN XIENGYEUN P.O.BOX 1730. VIENTIANE CAPITAL, LAO PDR. TEL: 856-21 21 2196 FAX: 856-21 21 2198 E-MAIL: contact@vansom-wineshop.com www.vansom-wineshop.com

HEAD OFFICE Khunbulom Rd, Vientiane Tel/Fax: +856-21 216 720 SIHOM Hengboun Rd, Vientiane Tel: +856-030 981 0108

LUANG PRABANG 58/6 Sisavangvong Rd. Tel: +856-030 996 7636

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By Linda S. McIntosh, PhD between a guesthouse and the Italian restaurant Aria on Rue Francois Ngin in Vientiane lays a treasure trove Bcalleduried Indigo Lao. Any savvy connoisseur of fine objects will

sigh in relief when stepping into this small shop of tastefully selected and arranged products - collectible textiles, new weavings and clothing, jewellery, basketry, and works of arts - painstakingly selected by storeowner Selena Sourignosack.

Ms. Sourignosack, a Lao American, who studied architecture at the University of Houston, returned to Vientiane over 10 years ago to open her own architect firm. Meanwhile, she began to collect traditional Lao handicrafts and arts, including textiles and baskets. As her collection grew, an idea emerged in Ms. Sourignosack’s mind…open a store to share some of her great finds with the public. In February 2010, she launched Indigo Lao. During buying trips to Thailand and Vietnam over the years, she uncovered loads of treasures, which pulled her further afield to countries in South and Central Asia. There, Ms. Sourignosack uncovered objects from bold necklaces glittering with semi-precious stones to carpets, which are tough to find in Laos, but available at Indigo Lao. What also sets Indigo Lao apart from other boutiques is its selection of high-quality and artistically created woven items and traditional tools used by Laos’ various ethnic groups. Next to the counter, collectors will find a small display of silver jewellery and accessories worn by Lao women in the past.

Indigo Lao also offers textiles from Phaeng Mai Gallery, as well as products from various non-profit groups, such as Sisterhood.

Ms. Sourignosack also advises on product development, sometimes playing a more active role by designing goods to sell exclusively in her store.

Indigo Lao regularly changes its stock, so dedicated collectors must frequently visit the store to find what new treasures Ms. Sourignosack has on her shelves.

Rue François Ngin, Ban Mixay Chanthabouly District Tel: 21 215 469. www.indigolao.com

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ヴィエンチャンの貯蔵庫：インディゴ・ラオ

Indigo Lao

Vientiane’s treasure trove ヴィエンチャンのFrancois Ngin通り、ゲストハウスとイタリアンレス トラン「アリア」の間に埋もれて、インディゴ・ラオという名のお店が ある。 この店のオーナー、Selena Sourignosack女史が丹念に選りすぐっ た収集品、アンティークの織物、洋服、装飾品、籠、絵画などに彩 られたこの小さな店に入れば、どんな精通した目利きの客でも、至 福のため息をもらすに違いない。 Sourignosack女史はラオス系アメリカ人で、ヒューストン大学で建築 を学び、10年ほど前にヴィエンチャンに戻り自身の建築事務所を 開業した。その一方、彼女は布や籠など、伝統的なラオスの手工 芸品や芸術品の収集を始めた。コレクションが増えるにつれ、ある アイデアが彼女の頭に浮かんできた。―――お店を開き、コレクシ ョンの一部を置いて他の人ともその素晴らしさを分かち合いたい。 。。そうして2010年の2月、彼女はインディゴ・ラオをオープンした。 長年にわたって行っているタイやベトナムへの買い付け旅行では、 南アジアや中央アジアの国々へも足をのばし、多くの掘り出し物 を見つけてきた。半貴石がきらきらとまぶしい大胆なデザインのネ ックレスからカーペットまで、ラオスでは見つけることが難しい品々 が、インディゴ・ラオでは手に入る。 インディゴ・ラオが他のブティックと一味違う点は、高品質で芸術的 な織物、ラオスの様々な少数民族の伝統的な道具などのセレクシ ョンである。カウンターの横には、昔ラオスの女性が身に着けてい た、アンティークのシルバーアクセサリーや装飾品のディスプレイを 見る事ができる。 また、ペンマイギャラリーの布、Sisterhood などのNPO団体の製品 も置いている。Sourignosack氏は製品開発についてもアドバイスを 行っており、彼女の店で専売する商品のデザインなどに積極的に 関わっている。 インディゴ・ラオでは定期的に品揃えを変えているため、熱心なコ レクターは頻繁にお店に通って、Sourignosack氏のコレクションにど んな新しい宝物が加わったか、チェックが必須だ。

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Events

イベント

イベント＆お祭り

Events & Festivals from October to December 2013 僧侶が寺院でその時間の時間の大部分を祈りや瞑想に費やして 過ごす3カ月の入雨居が終わると、お祭りの季節の開始だ。ラオス 全国で多くの重要なイベントが次々と行われる。

ブンオークパンサー

Boun Ork Phansa:

The End of Buddhist Lent

19 October

Boun Ork Phansa, the end of Buddhist Lent, falls on 19 October this year. At dawn, monks take part in Pavarana, a ceremony overseen by senior monks, at chapels (sims). The ritual begins with offerings placed in the monks alms’ bowls. In the evening, people participate in candlelit processions, in which they walk around sims three times. Afterwards, they light candles on the temples’ monuments.

Photo: Kaikeo Saiyasane

Laos’ three-month Buddhist Lent, a time for prayer and mediation while monks remain in a temple, has come to an end, and now it is time to celebrate, with plenty of festivals on the calendar.

今年は10月19日のオークパンサー（出雨居）の日の明け方、寺 院内の僧侶たちが “Pavarana”という儀式に参加する。この儀式 は高僧も参加し、寺院内の本堂（sims）早朝の托鉢から始まり、 夕方にはその寺の檀家や信徒らも参加し、蝋燭を持って本堂の 周りを３周する。この特別な夜には、寺院内の建物が蝋燭でライ トアップされる。

ライフアファイ

Lai Hua Fai:

Festival of the Boats of Light

19 October

Lao people end Buddhist Lent by celebrating Lai Hua Fai (Floating Boats of Lights). The nation’s rivers glow with streams of light emanating from kathong, small floats made of folded banana leaves on banana trunks, decorated with flowers, and lit with candles and incense.

Huge crowds gather along riversides to launch their kathong, while saying prayers and paying homage to the rivers. Many consider Luang Prabang’s festival as the most spectacular, as the temples and villages build bigger, more elaborately decorated “Boats of Light”. They parade their kathongs to Vat Xiengthong, and awards go to those judged the most beautiful. Then, they bring the boats to the Mekong to float downstream.

ラオスでは出雨居をLaihuafai（光の浮き船）で祝う。ラオス中の川がカ トーンというバナナの葉とバナナの木の幹で作られ花で飾られた小さ な灯篭で埋め尽くされる。 大勢の人々が川岸に集まり、願い事を唱え、メコンの祈りをこめてカト ーンを川に流す。多くの人々は、ルアンパバーンの灯ろう流し祭りが 最も幻想的だと言う。寺と村が大きく美しく精巧に飾られた灯篭を作 る。彼らはその灯篭を持ってワットシェントーン寺院までパレードし、ど の灯篭が最も美しかったかを競う。そして最後にメコン川へとその灯 篭を流す。

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Photo: Kaikeo Saiyasane

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Bang Fai Phaya Nak: The Naga King’s Rockets

バンファイパヤナーク

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Photo: Sanasone Inthirath

Every year at the end of Buddhist Lent, a phenomenon occurs on the Mekong, known as Bang Fai Phaya Nak (the Naga King’s Rockets). This evening finds mysterious coloured balls pop from the river, and into the night sky. Scientists cannot explain the fireball flurry, but the faithful believe the Naga King fires them to pay respect to Buddha. This event draws hundreds of people from Laos, Thailand, and Cambodia, and Bolikhamxay’s Vat Phonsane presents the best vantage point. 毎年雨季の終わり頃に、バンファイパヤナーク（ナーガ王のロケット） と呼ばれる神秘現象がメコン川で起こる。夕方頃に火の玉が川から次 々と空へ向かって飛び出すのだという。科学者もこの火の玉が何かは 説明できず、ナーガ王がブッダえの敬意を表してこの火の玉を送って いるのだと信じられている。この神秘的なイベントにはラオス、タイ、カ ンボジアなどから大勢の人が集まり、ボリカムサイ県のワットポンセー ン寺院がベストスポットだとされている。

Boun Souang Hua: バンファイパヤナーク The Boat Racing Festival

20 October

Vientiane capital holds its boat races the day after the end of Buddhist Lent, (20 October). Large crowds gather along the Mekong River to watch and cheer the boats, while stalls sell goods and foods or offer games along Fa Ngum Road. Historically, the festival paid homage to the river’s spirits.

Photo: Judy Souvannavong

ヴィエンチャンではオークパンサーの次の日（10月20日）にボートレー スが行われる。多くの人がボートレース祭りを観戦・応援しようとメコン 川に集り、Fa Ngoum Quai（ファーグム道路沿い）は様々な品物や食べ 物を売る露店やゲームのお店でひしめきあう。歴史的には、このお祭 りはメコン川の精霊への敬意を表すものだという。

ラオス国慶節

黄金の仏舎利塔のお祭り

Boun That Luang:

Festival of the Grand Stupa

17 November

This year’s Vientiane That Luang Festival falls on 17 November, when thousands of monks and Buddhist pilgrims journey from all over Lao, Thailand, and Cambodia to the sacred site, while a trade fair takes place featuring goods and exhibitions from around the world.

The festival starts at Si Muang Temple with the faithful carrying phasat pheung (wax castles) around the sim three times, before offering them to the temple. The procession ends with fireworks, symbolising an offering of “flowers of light” to Lord Buddha. The next day at 13.00, a similar wax castle parade occurs at That Luang.

On the final day, devotees gather at That Luang to offer alms to the monks. Then, families gather at stalls to eat khao poun, a traditional rice noodle soup, and tom kai chicken soup. In the evening, monks and devotees attend a candlelit procession around That Luang, before the festival closes with fireworks. 今年のタートルアン祭りは、11月17日に行われ、大勢の僧侶と巡礼 者がラオス全土だけでなくタイ、カンボジア、ベトナムからもこの日 のために集まってくる。また、この時期には国際トレードフェアも行 われ、全国から集められた品物が展示販売される。 このお祭りはまずワットシームアン寺から始まる。寺への奉納の前 に、蝋でできた花飾りで装飾されたバナナの幹Phasat Pheung（蝋 でできた城）を持ち、本堂を3周する。そしてパレードは仏陀へ光の 花の奉納を象徴した花火で締めくくられる。次の日の13時には、同 様のパレードがタートルアンで行われる。 最終日には、僧侶への托鉢を行うために大勢の信者がタートルア ンに集う。托鉢が終わると、各家庭でカオプンという伝統的な米麺 やトムカイという鶏肉スープを食べる。夕方、僧侶と信者がキャンド ルを捧げ持ちながらタートルアンの周りを行進し、花火と共に祭り が終わりを告げる。

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Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique

By Bouphamany Chouramany offee lovers in Laos have probably come C across the “Le Trio Coffee” brand. Their ground coffee and whole beans stand on the shelves of

several popular food marts in Vientiane Capital, and now you can get a glass of this gourmet pickme-up at the recently opened “Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique” located on Setthathirath road, on the hip part of town.

Le Trio began life in 2008, occupying a small corner of the Phimphone Market near the Nam Phu Fountain. Owned by Phonesavanh “Nini” Vilivong, her main task was to hunt for the best quality beans to deliver a great cup of coffee for her customers. Then, she decided to try her hand at roasting.

Due to the carefully selected beans and her roasting technique, customer numbers rapidly increased. The demand for her coffee was such that she opened “Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique”, while continuing to supply Vientiane’s restaurants and hotels.

Patrons walking into Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique may be caught off guard, as the coffee boutique presents more than a café offering a selection of fine brews. The first thing you’ll notice when entering the door is the full coffee aroma, which gives the space an industrial atmosphere, with a bit of a studio working space for the owners, Nini and Mickaël Perier, as well as a

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décor featuring recycled furniture and interesting decorative pieces.

Further, the owners are happy to explain the art of coffee, which includes how to choose beans to meet your taste. Visitors can also purchase their favourite beans and ground coffee, as well as coffee making tools and equipment, barista tools, and other coffee-making items.

Le Trio buys their coffee beans from a coffee farm in Pakxong on the Bolaven Plateau, known for its excellent soil and altitude for growing the plants, and located in southern Laos’ Champasak Province. Le Trio’s main objective is to support Lao coffee and work with the farmers, while closely adhering to Fair Trade.

When it comes to being environmentally friendly, Le Trio ranks high on the list. They ask regular customers to return their empty 1-kg bags in good condition, which are reused up to five times. Le Trio also recycles the old bags to produce items from pencil cases to iPad covers.

On top of this, they sell their beans’ silver skin for use as an organic fertilizer for growing plants.

Laos’ Robusta beans and blends are gaining a global reputation, which Le Trio has proven through its sales. If you want more knowledge on this top-shelf coffee, stop for a chat with Nini at Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique, which adds even more to that great cup of coffee.

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Cultural Events at the French Institute

28 NOV – 18h-21h / National Cultural Hall / Free Open Exhibition

Phonesavanh “Nini” Vilivong

ラオスに住むコーヒー愛飲家ならば、“Le Trio Coffee”ブランドの名前を一 度は耳にしたことがあるだろう。そのグラウンドコーヒーや豆はヴィエンチ ャン都の人気食料品店の棚に並んでいるが、町中心部に最近オープンし た“Le Trio Coffee Roasting Boutique”で実際にそのコーヒーを味わうこと ができる。 Le Trioは2008年に誕生し、ナンプ噴水近くのピンポンマーケットの小さなコ ーナーにおかれていた。オーナーのポンサワン“ニニ”ヴィリヴォンのメイン タスクは、最高品質のコーヒー豆を探し出し、買ってくれる客に最高の1杯 をとどけることだった。 彼女が厳選したコーヒー豆とその焙煎技術により、客数は瞬く間に増えて いった。ヴィエンチャンのレストランやホテルへの供給を続ける一方、彼女 は“LeTrio Coffee Roasting Boutique”をオープンした。 を提供するカフェにはとどまらないことに、不意を衝かれるだろう。

This event aims to be Laos’ showcase, underlining French dynamism and creativity as well as the appeal and openness of Laos to French business trends.

Young French-Lao designer Nithaya Somsanith and visual artist Yiumsiri Vantanapindu will be the ambassadors of fashion, design and luxury, clichés of French excellence.

13 DEC / 19:00 - VIENTIANE Boun de Noêl + concert

ひとたびドアを開けて中に入ると、その中はコーヒーの香りで満たされてお り、商業スペースとは別に、オーナーのニニとミヒャエル・ペリエのための 小さなスタジオスペースが一角に設けられている。また、店内はリサイクル の家具や興味深い装飾品などで飾られている。 オーナーは顧客の好みに合わせ、どのように豆を選ぶかなど、コーヒー豆 についての説明もしてくれる。コーヒー豆やグラウンドコーヒーの他、コーヒ ー焙煎用具、バリスタツールなどの道具も販売している。 Le Trioは、植物栽培の適した土壌と気候で知られる、ラオス南部チャンパ サック県ボラヴェン高原パクソンにあるコーヒー農場からコーヒー豆を仕入 れている。また、フェアトレードをモットーに、ラオスコー ヒーの支援、地元農家との協働を主な目的としている。 Le Trioは環境保護も重視している。リピーターの顧客 には、状態の良い1kg用の空袋を返却してもらい、5回 ほど再利用するよう協力をお願いしており、また、古い 鉛筆ケースを使ってI-Padカバーを作ったりもしている。 これに加え、豆を脱穀する際に取り除く薄い皮を、 ラオスのロブスター豆とブレンドは世界的にも評価を集 めており、Le Trioの売上げからもその人気の高さは証 明済みだ。もっと詳しくこの品質の高いコーヒーについ て知りたければ、是非Le Coffee Roasting Boutiqueに 立ち寄り、Niniとのおしゃべりとおいしいコーヒーを楽し むと良いだろう。

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he end of 2013 triggers the time when celebrations take place, and if you are looking for a nice eatery for a romantic evening or just to catch up with good friends, take a taste of five of Vientiane’s top restaurants uncovered by Visit Laos. You may have wondered why a small city such as Vientiane has many fine dining places. We did too, until we uncovered five restaurants you cannot miss, especially during the holiday season. Most are trendy, new, and have great reputations, while each presents its own identity, food concept, and atmosphere.

Aria “Aria Italian Culinary Arts” has become well known for its gourmet fusion Italian food, homemade pasta and gelato, as well as fine Italian wine. At Aria, all ingredients are carefully selected to ensure each dish delivers a special dining experience for all its guests. They import most of their ingredients from all over the world to bring out the true flavour of their menu items. For a pleasant dining experience, you can relax in the beautifully appointed salon, enjoy the atmosphere on the shaded terrace, or dine in comfort in the air-conditioned restaurant. Aria can also arrange private or VIP groups in their upstairs dining area.

8 Rue Francois Ngin, Ban Mixay. Open everyday from 11:30AM-11:30PM

Bistro22 For French cuisine lovers, don’t miss Bistro22. As its name implies, this French restaurant, in bistro style, serves traditional French food in a pleasant atmosphere with a great city-centre location and plenty of parking. Bistro22’s menu features a choice of good quality beef, with a salad and high quality steak topping the board.

And, don’t forget to try the chef’s special chocolate fondant for dessert.

Ban Kao Gnod, Samsenthai Road.

Monday to friday: lunch from 11:00-14:00 & dinner from 18:15-22:00 Saturday: only dinner from 18:15-22:00

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L’Adresse de Tinay Are you looking for a good French restaurant in the heart of Vientiane that offers a great atmosphere, excellent service and of course delicious food? Try L’Adresse de Tinay, which celebrated its second anniversary in September, and presents a menu offering cuisine created with high quality products from Nice and the Toulouse regions of southern France. L’Adresse’s dishes are filled with these top-shelf ingredients, such as its signature Whole Duck Breast topped with homemade Duck Foie Gras Terrine and White Truffle Oil from Cahors. You cannot go wrong with a meal and quality service at L’Addresse.

Wat Ongteu (behind the temple) Parallel to Setthathirath Road open everyday except Sunday for lunch from 11.30–14.00 (except Saturday) and dinner from 18.30–22.00

I-Beam & Le Silapa Le Silapa first opened in 1999 at a previous location, and recently moved to its current home above I-Beam near Nam Phu in December 2012. Start at I-Beam by arousing your taste buds with aperitifs and complimentary canapés from 17.00-19.00. Then, move upstairs for a brilliant, luxurious dinner at Le Silapa. Le Silapa means “art” in Laos, and you can view Le Silapa’s menu as one of culinary art. At first, diners might view Le Silapa as a traditional French restaurant, but it serves a “twisted” French food, and is not limited by custom.

For example, “Saumon mi-cuit” presents a good combination of medium cooked salmon served with bloody Mary aspic, a touch of wasabi and a side of fried river weed. Don’t forget to do a shot of vodka from the shelf, but for those with mellower tastes, you’ll find a good selection of wine from around the world to complement your meal.

17/1 Sethathirat Road.

In front of Ong Teu Temple Open everyday from 11AM-11PM

Pimentón

If you are a meat lover, and looking for a trendy steakhouse, add Pimentón to your restaurant bucket list. Though Pimentón just opened, the eatery is already attracting attention and is a proven hit. Much of its success comes from the restaurant’s smooth operation and management under the watchful eyes of owners Serge and Regina. Pimentón serves a variety of Spanish dishes, many of which centre around wood-fired grilled meats such as open fire-grilled beef tenderloin and a large selection of authentic Spanish tapas. Pimentón also presents a great place to sit down for a nice glass of wine and enjoy a variety of tapas such as Montadito of braised pork belly with chimichurry sauce. Apart from steak and tapas, you can enjoy paella at the restaurant. You can also delve into a solid selection of Spanish cheese.

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Le Silapa Cuisine distinctive 17/1 Sihom Road, above I-BEAM | reservation@lesilapa-restaurant.com | www.facebook.com/LeSilapaVientiane Open everyday from 11am-11pm | Tel: 021 219 689 or 020 5561 4092

Open everyday from 11am-11pm

I-Beam Tapas Bar

Sethathirat Road In front of Ong Teu Temple Tel: 020 5561 4092

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*Enjoy a free glass of our House Wine with any “main” meal purchased.

Valid until 30 November 2013

*This offer applies to main dishes. One glass per course.

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The Vientiane Plaza Hotel is a 4 Star Hotel and one of the Top

Business City Hotels of Vientiane capital and as we offer suitable services for international travelers, corporate guests, and business leaders alike.

Perfectly located in the heart of the city, and with an array of international facilities and professional services, spacious executive suite rooms, modern meeting-and function rooms, we also provide A-grade offices for lease, a business center, a gourmet restaurant serving original Vietnamese cuisine and international menu, and our lobby lounge coffee serving cakes and cocktails throughout the day.

Further more we have tennis court, fitness center, massage and spa for your entertainment and wellbeing.

Contact us: Sailom Road, Hatsady Neua Village Chanthabouly District, Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Tel: +856-21-265 365 Fax: +856-21-265 399 Email: reservation@vientianeplazalao.com

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Laos Haven Hotel & Spa Ban Viengkeo, Vangvieng Tel: 023 511 900 Email: laoshaven@gmail.com

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Malany Hotel Savang Village, Vangvieng Tel: 023 511 632, 023 511 083 Fax: 023 511 583 Email: malanyvangvieng@gmail.com

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Moradok II Resort Ban Houay Sangoua, Hatsala, Vangvieng Tel: 023 511488 Email: moradok2003@yahoo.com Phou Ang Kham Hotel 13 North Rd, Ban Vangvieng Tel: 023 511 586, 030 9377 2666 Fax: 023 511 586 Email: phouangkhamhtl@gmail.com Roung Nakhone Palace Ban Savang, Vangvieng District Tel: 023 511 679, 030 9649 762, 9649 763 Fax: 023 511380 Email: roung.nakhonevv@gmail.com

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Located in the heart of the city, Satri House was built at the turn of the last century as the residence of Prince Souphanouvong.

Satri House is one of the most exquisite places in Luangprabang, designed with a style inspired

by Lao culture and set in a truly relaxing environment. Here you can enjoy private moments to yourself and really unwind or sit and watch the everyday life of local people from your balcony.

The 25 rooms and suites are furnished with superior crafted wood furniture, oversized balconies, spacious bathrooms with rain shower and separate toilet room, and bathtubs in the Suites. Facilities include a restaurant, garden bar, library, outdoor swimming pools and spa.

057 Photisarath Road • Ban That Luang • Luang Prabang • Lao P.D.R • tel: (+856 71) 253 491 • fax: (+856) 71 253 418 • E-Mail: info@satrihouse.com

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Handicraft Festival & Tourism Exhibition Luang Prabang 2013

Exhibiting travel experiences in EATOF member countries, photographs and arts.

Lao handmade items for sale, including silk and cotton textiles, silver and lacquer ware, wood carving, bamboo crafts, jewelry, toys, sa papers, home decor and more. www.luangprabanghandicraft.org

Demonstrations, traditional music, performances and fashion shows.

Lao food and drinks.

Venue: Handicraft Market

(Opposite Tourism Information Centre)

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3 Nagas Boutique Hotel Ban Vatnong, Sakkaline Road P.O. Box 722, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 253 888 Fax: 071 253 999 email: book@3-nagas.com Ancient Luang prabang Hotel Sisavangvong Road, Ban Pakham P.O.BOX: 744, Luang Prabang Tel : 071-212 264 Fax: 071-212 804 E-mail: info@ancientluangprabang.com Burasari Heritage 93 Unit 03,Phonheuang Village, Luang Prabang Distirct Tel: 071 255 031, 071 213 331 Fax: 071 213 332 www.burasariheritage.com Chitchareune Mouang luang Hotel Ban Thatluang, BounKhong Rd Tel: 071 212 791, 253 663, 253 664 Fax: 071 212 790 Email: mouangluang@gmail.com Hotel De La Paix Luang Prabang Manomai St, Ban Mano, 0600, Lao P.D.R Tel: 071 260 777 Fax: 071 260 776 Email: book@hoteldelapaixlp.com www.hoteldelapaixlp.com Kiridara Hotel 22/13 North Road, Ban Naviengkham Tel: 071 261 888 Fax: 071 260 935 Email: savanhvangvienghotel@yahoo.com www.kiridara.com Le Calao Inn Tel: 071 212 100 Fax: 071212 085 Email: calaoinn@laotel.com Le Palais Juliana Hotel Chao Phetsalath Street, Ban Sangkalok Tel: 071 260 417 Fax: 071 254 542 Reservation: info@lepalaisjuliana.com www.lepalaisjuliana.com Le Residence Phou Vao 3 PO Box 50, Luang Prabang, Laos Tel: 071 212 194 or 212 530 Fax: 071 212 534 Reservations@residencephouvao.com www.residencephouvao.com Sanakeo Hotel Ban Phongkham, Phouvao RD, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 252 922 Fax: 071 253 050 Email: sanakeohotel@gmail.com Le Sen Boutique Hotel 113 Manomai Road, Mano village P.O.BOX 234, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 261 668 Fax: 071261 669 www.lesenhotel.com

Luang Say Residence 4-5 Ban Phonepheng P.O. Box 507 Luang Prabang Tel: 071 260 891 Fax: 071 260 892 info@luangsayresidence.com www.luangsayresidence.com Luangprabang Inn Bounkhong & Kingkitsarath Road Ban ThadLuang, Luangprabang Tel: 071 260 997-98 Fax: 071 260 600 www.lpb-inn.com Luangprabang View Hotel Phou Meo, Thai Lao Friendship Road P.O. Box 675, Luangprabang Tel: 071 260 560 Fax: 071 260 290 www.luangprabangview.com Maison Souvannaphoum Hotel Ban Thatluang, Luangprabang district P.O. Box 741, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 254 609 Fax: 071 212 577 Email: maison@angsana.com Manoluck Hotel 121/3 Ban Phongkham, Phouvao RD Tel: 071 212 250 Fax: 071212 508 E-mail: booking@manoluckhotel.com manoluckhotel@hotmail.com www.manoluckhotel.com MyLaoHome Hotels & Villas 04-05, Ban Choum Khong, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 260 680 Fax: 071 260 690 Email: sales@mylaohome.com www.mylaohome.com Sala Prabang 102/6 Ounkham Road, Ban Xieng Mouane Tel : 071 252 460, 254 087 Fax: 071 252 472 Email : salabang@laotel.com www.salabang.salalao.com Sanctuary Hotel Kitsalat Road, Ban Aham, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 213 777, 778, 779 Fax: 071 213 780 www.sanctuaryluangprabang.com info@sanctuaryluangprabang.com reservation@sanctuaryluangprabang.com Santi Resort & Spa Ban Nadeuay, Luang Prabang P.O. Box: 681 Laos Tel: (856) 71 253470-9 Fax: (856) 71 253471 marketing@villasantihotel.com info@villasantihotel.com

Satri House 057 Photisarath Rd, Ban That Luang, Luangprabang district Tel: 071 253 491 Fax: 071 253 418 info@satrihouse.com www.satrihouse.com

The Apsara hotel Ban Wat Sene, Kingkitsarath Rd,Luang Prabang, Laos Tel: 071 254 670 Fax: 071 254 252 info@theapsara.com www.theapsara.com The Belle Rive Hotel Ban Phonehuang, Luangprabang Tel: 071 260 733/44 Fax: 071 253 063 reservation@thebellerive.com www.thebellerive.com The Grand Luang Prabang Ban Xiengkeo, Khet Sangkalok P.O. Box: 1191 Luang Prabang Tel: 071 253851-7 Fax: 071 253027-8 sales@grandluangprabang.com www.grandluangprabang.com Vang Thong Hotel Ban Nong Kham, Luang Prabang District Tel: 071 260 300, 253 728 Fax: 071 260 301, 254 350 sales@vangthonghotel.com res_vilaykone@live.com www.vangthonghotel.com Villa Deux Rivières Kingkitsalath Road, Ban Khily Luang Prabang, Lao P.D.R. Tel: 020 7737 8575 info@villadeuxrivieres.com www.villadeuxrivieres.com Xiengthong Palace Kounxoau Road, Ban Phonehueng Tel: 071 213 200 Fax: 071 213 203 kumars@jetwingindochina.com reservation.xtp@jetwingindochina.com www.xiengthongpalace.com

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A Mandatory Stop in Luang Prabang

n your next trip to the former royal capital O of Laos, be sure to visit Luang Prabang’s Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre (TAEC).

Housed in a heritage building on Mount Phousi, the centre provides opportunities to learn about the various cultures of Laos, buy Fair Trade handicrafts at the TAEC shop, and enjoy a delicious meal in the lush gardens of Le Patio Café.

Since it opened in 2007, TAEC has dedicated its work and exhibits to the ethnic minority cultures of Laos. The permanent exhibit emphasizes the distinct characteristics of several ethnic groups living in northern Laos. Textiles and clothing highlight the displays, which feature items produced and worn by the Akha, Hmong, Khmu, Mien, Tai Dam, and Tai Lue. Basketry and jewellery are also on show.

Over the years, TAEC’s temporary exhibits have presented various themes for visitors. The first explored the religious customs of the Kim Mun, or Lanten, and Iu Mien groups living in Luang Nam Tha Province. Video and photographs captured the ordination rites that every male from these groups is expected to undertake.

Wedding ceremonies held by various ethnic groups were featured in the last temporary exhibit, with prominently displayed wedding costumes, jewellery, and dowry items highlighting the presentation. Life stories of couples belonging to different ethnic groups added a degree of intimacy to the exhibit, enabling visitors to connect with the people in the photo shots.

The current exhibit, “Carving a Community: The Katu People,” opened this year on 20 September.

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group, who reside in southern Laos, the exhibit delivers a groundbreaking event for TAEC, with the carved decorations of the Katu communal house attracting special interest. Traditionally, the Katu consider their meetinghouses as the heart of their villages, where members of the community gather to carry out important rites.

A video of annual rituals, a wedding ceremony, and daily activities allow visitors to witness the life of the Katu. The exhibit will be on display until September 2014.

The exhibition’s Curator Linda S. McIntosh, PhD, and chair of TAEC’s Board of Advisors, has conducted field research in Laos and neighbouring countries since 1998. She has overseen exhibits on the material culture and society of Southeast Asian people residing in Seattle, Bangkok, and Luang Prabang.

Funded by a grant from the US Ambassador’s Fund for Cultural Preservation, TAEC has collaborated with the Institute of Anthropology and Religion of the Lao PDR, the University of Gothenburg-Sweden, and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to conduct research and present this exhibit on the culture and lifestyle of the little-known group. The exhibit combines research from renowned scholars from these international institutions, which was carried out over the past 20 years, including fieldwork by TAEC earlier in 2013.

TAEC is open Tuesday – Sunday from 09.00 – 18.00pm (closed Mondays). Admission is LAK 25,000 per person and free for Lao citizens.

Contact Information: Email: information@taeclaos.org Phone: (+856 71) 253 364 Website: www.taeclaos.org

ルアンパバーンでのイチ押しスポ ット：TAEC

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ラオスの旧王都を訪れる際は、是非ルアンパバーン伝統 芸術・民族センター（TAEC）に拠ってみる事をお勧めす る。プーシーの丘の上に建つ伝統的建築物の中にそれ はあり、ラオスの様々な文化について学ぶことができる。 また、TAECショップではフェアトレード商品なども購入で き、併設されている Le Patio カフェの緑豊かな庭ではお いしい食事も楽しめる。 ２００７年のオープンから、TAECはラオスの少数民族文 化の展示を行ってきた。常設展示では、ラオス北部に居 住するいくつかの少数民族の特徴を紹介している。特 に、アカ族、モン族、カム族、ヤオ族、タイダム族、タイル ー族によって作られた織物や服装の展示が見ものだ。ま た、籠や装飾品などの展示も行っている。 また常設展示とは別に、数年にわたり様々なテーマの特 別展示を開催してきた。まず最初はルアンナムター県を 居住地とするランテン族やヤオ族の宗教習慣をとりあげ た。このグループに属する全ての男性が経験すべき洗礼 儀式をビデオや写真で撮影した。 一番最近の特別展示では、様々な少数民族の婚礼儀式 を取り上げ、婚礼衣装、装飾品、嫁入り道具などを展示し た。特に、異なる民族出身のカップルのライフストーリー は、来場者の熱心な関心を集めていた。 現在は、「カトゥ族：コミュニティの形成」を今年9月20日か ら実施している。ラオス南部に居住するカトゥ族の文化・ 伝統を取材し、カトゥ族の共同施設の彫り物装飾が関心 を集め、TAECの画期的なイベントとなった。カトゥ族は、 村人が集まり重要な儀式などを行う集会所を村の中心と して重要視している。年間行事や婚姻儀礼、日常生活を 記録したビデオでカトゥ族の暮らしを垣間見ることができ る。この特別展示は2014年の9月まで行っている。 学芸員でありTAECの顧問会長であるLinda S. Mclntosh, PhDは、1998年よりラオス及び近隣諸国でフィールド調査 を行い、シアトル、バンコク、ルアンパバーンに居住する 東南アジアの人々の物質文化や社会についての展示を 監督してきた。 アメリカ大使館の文化保護基金からの支援金で、TAEC はラオス人類学・宗教学協会、スウェーデン・ヨーテボリ 大学、ベトナム民族博物館と協力し、あまり知られてい ない少数民族の文化や生活様式について調査を行い、 この展示会を開催した。今回の展示では、TAECによる 2013年初めのフィールドワークも含め、これら国際機関 の著名な学者による過去20年間にわたって行われてきた 研究なども一緒に展示している。 TAECは火曜日から日曜日、朝９時から午後６時まで（月 曜定休）。入場料は外国人25,000kip、ラオス人無料。 連絡先：

E-mail：information@taeclaos.org 電話番号：: (+856 71) 253 364 ウェブサイト：www.taeclaos.org

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7 - 11 December 2013

Photo: Stanislas Fradelizi

he Luang Prabang Film Festival (LPFF) has recently released the lineup for its fourth annual event, which will take place 7-11 T December 2013. As always, LPFF will celebrate the best cinema from across Southeast Asia, and create a space for regional film professionals and fans to network, dialogue, and encourage local film production. All screenings and activities of the festival are free and open to the public. Selected by LPFF’s Motion Picture Ambassadors (film experts in each of the participating countries), the 28 feature films in the 2013 festival will be: 13:00 Sunday (Laos) A River Changes Course (Cambodia) Ah Boys to Men (Singapore) Big Heart (Laos) [World Premiere] Boundary (Cambodia) Contradiction (Malaysia) Dancing Across Borders (Cambodia) Denok and Gareng (Indonesia) Grean Fictions (Thailand) Hak Aum Lum (Laos) Headshot (Thailand) Here or There? (Vietnam) The Hidden: Wrath of Azazil (Malaysia) Home (Thailand) I Love Savanh (Laos) [World Premiere]

Karaoke Girl (Thailand) Kil (Malaysia) Lovely Man (Indonesia) Mater Dolorosa (Philippines) P-047 (Thailand) Red Scarf (Laos) Rising Sun on the Horizon (Myanmar) Scent of Burning Grass (Vietnam) Tang Wong (Thailand) Thy Womb (Philippines) What is it about Rina? (Brunei) What isn’t There (Philippines) What They Don’t Talk About When They Talk About Love (Indonesia)

In addition to these feature film screenings, LPFF will also have multiple short film programs, including all 21 Southeast Asian documentary films from DocNet’s first ChopShots collection. The six short films from LPFF’s “Our Lives on Film” Documentary Filmmaking Workshop will be featured, as well. There will be panel discussions, Q&As, a concert, and dance and puppetry performances to entertain visitors during the festival.

Several exhibitions will be on display at the LPFF Visitor Center, including the best designs from the festival’s movie poster competition (which is still accepting entries until 1 November), and an update on the Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project.

For more information on the festival, visit www.lpfilmfest.org, or stay up to date at facebook.com/lpfilmfest. To book discounted tours and travel arrangements to attend the festival, email Khiri Travel, LPFF’s Official Travel Partner, at sales.laos@khiri.com.

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Introducing Luang Prabang’s

Balcony Bar & Restaurant

ルアンパバーン、バルコニーバー＆レストラン

By Bernie Rosenbloom

yourself in a gourmet paradise just moments from Laos’ ancient capital. Due to officially open on 1 November 2013, “The Balcony Bar and Restaurant by Lanith” serves a dining experience Pjusticture minutes from Luang Prabang City, but light years from the tourist hordes.

The Balcony sits within an easy 15-minute bicycle ride from the city, at the bridge to the popular Kuangsi Waterfalls, and also offers a complimentary trolley service from town.

Sip a cocktail on the veranda overlooking the Nam Don River, or relax in The Balcony’s garden with a cool refreshment. Pull up a chair in the airy dining room, or grab a seat on the terrace wrapping the restaurant for a river and garden view.

However, that’s just the tip of the iceberg of what The Balcony offers: great cuisine prepared by a great chef backed by great service.

Journey into The Balcony’s culinary odyssey, with Michelin Star-rated Chef Pit Wanderscheid behind the pots and pans. This rising star also comes with an outgoing personality, and loves to chat with guests. His heart and soul goes into every dish because he’s making it just for you.

A great chef crafts great menus, but merging local ingredients remains a challenge. Enter “The Mekong Spirit”. Chef Pit’s evolving menu highlights basic French dishes using Luang Prabang products from the morning market, Living Land, and the resident German Butcher.

Menu mainstays include seasonal favourites based on local fish, pork, and mushrooms, backed by a line up of top-shelf cocktails and growing wine list.

The Balcony prides itself in service quality. All staff, from waiters to cooks, have been certified by Lanith’s award-winning “Passport to Success” programme to deliver international service and cuisine.

The Balcony: what better place to end a great day than with a wonderful dining experience? So, hunt down a tour with The Balcony stop on its itinerary.

2013年11月1日にグランドオープンする“バルコニーバー＆レストラン by Lanith”はルアンパバーンの町中心部からわず か数分離れただけで、観光客の喧騒から離れた静かな環境で食事を楽しむことができる。 バルコニーレストランは町中心部から自転車で約15分、クアンシーの滝へ向かう橋もとにあり、町からの無料シャトルバ スサービスもある。 ナムドン川が見えるベランダでカクテルを飲んだり、庭でリラックスして気分をリフレッシュすることができる。また、広々と したダイニングでの食事や、テラスで川や庭の眺めを楽しみながらの食事も楽しめる。

They have their own garden where they grow some vegetables and herbs.

これらはバルコニーレストランが提供するもののほんの一部だ。なんといってもその目玉は素晴らしいサービス、素晴ら しいシェフによる素晴らしい食事だ。 ミシュランスターシェフPit Wanderscheid氏があなたを素晴らしい料理への冒険旅行に導いてくれる。彼は社交的な性格 の持ち主で、ゲストとの会話も進んで楽しむ。彼のハートと魂が料理一品一品に込められ、あなただけのために腕を振 るってくれる。 優れたシェフは素晴らしい料理を創り出すが、地元の材料を料理に旨く取り入れるのは簡単ではないという。朝市やリ ビングランド社、ルアンパバーン在住のドイツ人経営の肉屋などから仕入れたルアンパバーン産品が、ベーシックなフレ ンチメニューを際立たせる。地元の魚、豚肉、きのこなど季節の産品を使ったメニューをメインに、高品質のカクテルや ワインリストも用意している。 バルコニーレストランの自慢はそのサービスだ。ウェイター/ウェイトレスから調理スタッフまで全てのスタッフが、国際レ ベルのサービスと調理を目指すLanithの“Passport to Success（成功へのパスポート）”プログラムを修了している。 素晴らしい１日の締めくくりに、素敵な眺めのレストランでの美味しい食事、なんてどうだろうか。是非ルアンパバーン旅 行のスケジュールに、バルコニーレストランを盛り込んでみては？

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Le Patio Café Luang Prabang

By Linda S. McIntosh, PhD in Luang Prabang’s Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, is a sister restaurant of the famed L’elephant group founded by Yannick and Gilles Vautrin 10 years ago.

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Unlike classic Lao cuisine, ethnic minorities do not flavour their dishes with fish sauce, fermented fish dips, and salt. Rather, they perk up their meals with herbs, spices, and fermented soybeans, and the cooking process brings out the raw ingredients’ natural tastes. For example, the sweetness of Tai Lue stir-fried minced pork and carrots depends on the carrot’s sweetness.

I tried Tai Dam stew and roasted tomato dip with steamed vegetables. This stew differs from the traditional Lao version, as the Tai Dam roast the rice and then grind it into a powder before adding it to the kettle, and a fermented soybean dip is rarely presented with Lao meals. Tai Lue cooks also use fermented soybeans, when cooking other menu items such as fried rice.

As they live in forests, ethnic minority cooks rely on aromatic spices and herbs for different dishes. In the Khmu salad, the sharpness of fresh ginger and other herbs complement the blanched vegetables, while white sesame seeds add a little crunch.

A local variety of Sichuan pepper adds heat to Akha meatballs, as this group’s villages have rights to specific areas in the forest to collect pepper pods and other spices for personal consumption and trade.

Food prepared by various northern Laos ethnic groups present very flavourful dishes, and a welcome change from most Lao dishes offered in town. Still, Le Patio Café’s menu also lists baguette sandwiches, quiches, and fruit pastries to sate your appetite, and a variety of hot and cold drinks to quench your thirst.

To enjoy great ethnic dishes during your Lung Prabang stay or after a visit to the Traditional Arts & Ethnology Centre, Le Patio Café opens the door to an authentic northern Lao meal.

ルアンパバーン伝統芸術民俗学センターに併設されているこのカフェは、ヤニックとギル・ヴァルトリンが１０年前に創設 したル・エレファントグループの姉妹レストランである。クラシックなラオス料理とは異なり、少数民族はナンプラーやパデ ーク、塩はあまり使わない。薬草や香辛料、発酵大豆などを使うことが多く、調理法は素材の元々の味を活かしたもの だ。例えば、タイルー族の豚ひき肉と人参の炒め物は、人参本来の甘さを利用している。

Tai Lue stir-fried minced pork and carrots.

Tai Dam stew and roasted tomato dip with steamed vegetables.

私はタイダム族のシチューと、ゆで野菜のグリルトマトのディップソース添えをいただいた。このダイダム族のシチューは ラオス伝統のシチューとは異なり、もち米を炒ったものを粉にして加えている。また、発酵大豆ディップはラオス料理では あまりみかけない。タイルー族も、チャーハンなどの料理にこのような発酵大豆調味料を使用すると言う。 彼ら少数民族は森に住んでいるため、様々な料理に香り豊かなハーブやスパイスを多用する。カム族のサラダは、湯通 しした野菜に生のショウガとハーブがピリッっと効き、白ゴマが少し歯触りのよい食感を与えている。アカ族は四川胡椒 のローカル品種でミートボールに辛みを加える。アカ族の村では、個人消費用あるいは個人間取引用に、胡椒の鞘や その他の香辛料を採るためのエリアを特定する権利を持っている。 様々なラオス北部少数民族料理はバラエティ豊かな味を提供し、街中で食べられるラオス料理との違いを楽しむことが できる。さらに、Le Patioカフェではバゲットサンドイッチ、キッシュ、フルーツデザートなどもある。また、飲み物も冷たい 物、温かい物どちらも用意している。 ルアンパバーンでの滞在中、伝統芸術＆民族センターを訪問した後にでも、Le Patioカフェに立ち寄り、素晴らしい少数 民族料理を是非試してほしい。

Open: Tuesday – Sunday, 09.00 – 18.00.

Location: Ban Khamyong, next to the Dara Market on Mount Phousi

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Savan Vegas Moves Ahead

By Bernie Rosenbloom

here’s always something new going on at Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex in Savannakhet, T Laos’ second most visited province. From ongoing resort developments and promotions to contributing to the community, Savan Vegas continues to create fresh ideas.

I first visited Savan Vegas in November 2009, less than a year after it opened, having already inspected the low-end border casinos in Cambodia that catered to Thais. As such, I had no great expectations when I decided to drop into Laos’ top entertainment complex. Not only did the property surpass the visions swirling in my head, it blew my mind. It really compared to a small but classy Las Vegas resort.

Since then, the hotel and casino have evolved into one of Laos’ top tourist attractions, pulling in an average of 4,000 gamers everyday, according to the complex’s General Manager Mike Gore. Multiply that by 365 and you get close to 1.5 million people, more than half the nation’s total arrivals, though of course many stay for more than a day.

So what’s new to keep attracting these high-spending hordes? For starters, the hotel recently reconfigured its rooms and has its eyes set on more. “Savan Vegas currently has 482 rooms. This number is down from our peak of 499 rooms because we decided to combine some of the rooms to provide additional high-end suites to accommodate big money guests,” Mr Gore said, adding, “Most weekends we are at 100 per cent occupancy. Because of the success we’ve experienced to date we currently are working on plans to build a tower which will add approximately 400 more rooms to our total.”

Then there’s the constant flow of new promotions and events. So far in 2013, Savan Vegas has hosted the Moon Cake festival, while tossing in THB 1,000 in free slot play; the first “Ultimate Savan Vegas Fight Night”; and the Savan Vegas Friendship Golf Tournament. On top of this, they continue to roll out special flight and transportation packages, with or with out rooms and free breakfasts, for their main market in north-eastern Thailand as well as Bangkok, Vientiane and beyond.

This may sound like hardcore business, but Savan Vegas has a soft side too; they are dedicated to the community as seen in their corporate social responsibility programmes and human resource development initiatives.

The resort is involved in more than 15 community projects. They just completed one of the most advanced schools in Laos in Nongdeune Village, and in January this year, Savan Vegas donated LAK 50,000,000 for the organization of the 7th Savannakhet Mass Sports Games.

“We are very keen to contribute further to Lao tourism“, Mr Gore said. “One of our strengths as a business is that we provide fully comprehensive training to international standards as we believe that capacity building for the local community is of vital importance to its future success as well as to our business”.

So, what’s new at Savan Vegas Hotel and Entertainment Complex? Just about everything gamers, tourists, and the community wants.

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前進し続けるサワンベガス ラオス第二の都市、サワナケットにあるサワンベガスホテル＆エンターテイメントコンプレックスでは常に新しい何かを提供してい る。現在進行中のリゾート開発・プロモーションはサワナケットに貢献しており、常に新鮮なアイデアを生み続けている。 私が最初にサワンベガスを訪れたのは2009年の11月。オープンして1年もたたない頃で、カンボジア国境にある低価格カジノの視 察を終えた後であった。ラオスのトップエンターテイメント施設に寄ると決めた時、私はそれほど何の期待もしていなかったが、実 際見てみると私の期待をはるかに超えており、小さいながらもそれはラスベガスのリゾートの様であった。 その後、このホテルとカジノはラオスを代表する観光娯楽施設となり、コンプレックスのGM、Mike Gore氏によれば、平均1日4000 人以上が訪れると言う。365日で計算するとのべ150万人近くにのぼり、総合計ではラオス人口の半分以上となる。 では、これらの観光客を繋ぎとめておくための新しい施策は何かあるのか？ まず始めに、ホテルは先日部屋のリノベーションを行い、アップグレードを試みた。「現在サワンベガスには482の部屋があります が、一時499部屋あったものを減らしました。というのも一部の部屋を合わせて、VIPのお客様用によりハイレベルのスイートルー ムをご用意しました。」とGore氏は話す。「週末はほぼ100%埋まっております。この成功を追い風に、我々はさらに400部屋あるタ ワーを建設する計画を進めております。」 また、他にもコンスタントにプロモーションやイベントを開催している。2013年は中秋節祭り、1000バーツ分スロット無料になる「究 極のサワンベガスファイトナイト」、サワンベガスフレンドシップゴルフトーナメントなどを開催している。これに加え、メインの市場で あるタイ東北部の他バンコク、ヴィエンチャン、その他地域からの観光客向けに、ルーム・朝食つきの特別フライトやトランスポー テーションパッケージを引き続き提供している。（部屋・朝食なしのプランも有） カジノというとハードコアなビジネスの様に聞こえがちだが、サワンベガスはソフトな面も持ち合わせている。彼らはCSRプログラ ムや人材開発などを行い、サワナケットコミュニティに根差している。 同リゾート施設は15以上の地域プロジェクトに関与している。Nongdeune村にラオスで最も先進的な学校の建設を完了したばかり で、今年に1月には第7回サワナケットマススポーツゲーム組織に50,000,000kipの寄付を行った。 「私たちはラオスの観光業へさらに貢献していきたい。ビジネスでの我々の強みの一つして、国際レベルの包括的なトレーニング を提供している。地域社会の人材育成は将来の最高及び我々のビジネスにとって必要不可欠な重要事項だと考えているからで す。」とGore氏は話す。 サワンベガスホテル＆エンターテイメントコンプレックスが新しく提供していくもの、それはカジノ客、観光客、地域社会が欲する全 てを網羅しているだろう。

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Beautifully located along the Mekong River in the heart of Pakse town. The hotel features 215 well-appointed rooms and suites offering magnificent view of the Mekong River and panoramic view of the town. Fully equipped with modern facilities of standard business hotels, including free wi-fi, 3 restaurants service local and international cuisines and 1 lobby bar, 6 conference rooms, including the largest grand ballroom in Pakse all equipped with modern facilities, outdoor swimming pool, fitness center, Champasak Grand Hotel is simply the ideal place to be in Pakse for both business and leisure.

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Champasak Grand Hotel Lao Nippon Bridge Mekong Riverside Road, P.O.Box 419 Pakse, Champasak Provice Lao PDR Tel: + 856 31 255111-8 Fax: + + 856 31 255119, 260213 Email:info@champasakgrand.com

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the southern green paradise Attractions

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The finest Arabica coffees in the world.

Bolaven Plateau, Champasak

Khone Pha Pheng The Southeast Asia’s biggest waterfall Champasak

The Vat Phou temple complex is one of Southeast Asia ‘s best examples of both early and classic Khmer architecture dating from the 7th to 12th centuries.

Traditional backstrap weaving of Katu ethnic group, Salavan

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Yuang Waterfall, 40m high, Champasak

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La Folie Lodge

Indulge yourself in the exquisite comfort and luxurious accommodation in one of the most charming islands in the middle of the Mekong River, which allows you to admire the stunning view of natural beauty and unspoilt traditional life style as well as the secluded beach facing the ruined Khmer temples of Vat Phou Champasak. www.lafolie-laos.com

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Athena Hotel 13 Rd, Phabath Village, Pakse Dist, Champasak Tel: 031 214888 Fax: 031 214999 athena_lao@hotmail.com www.athena-pakse.com Arawan Riverside Hotel Salakiew St, Phonesavanh Village Pakse District, Champasak Province Tel: (856 31) 260345-50 Fax: (856 31) 260567, 260678 www.arawanhotelpakse.com sales_arawanhotel@hotmail.com Champa Residence Hotel 13 Rd, Pakse Dist, Champasak Tel: 031 212120 Fax: 031 212649/212765 champaresidencehotel@yahoo.com www.mekongparadiseresort.free.fr Champasak Grand Hotel Lao Nippon Bridge Mekong Riverside P.O. Box 419, Pakse, Lao PDR Tel. +856-31 255 111-8, Fax. +856-31 255 119 E-mail: info@champasakgrand.com www.champasakgrand.com

La Folie Lodge Done Daeng, District Pathoumphone, Po. Box 668 Pakse, Lao PDR Tel : (856 30) 55347603 Cel : (856 20) 55532004 E-mail : reservation@lafolie-laos.com Lankham Hotel No.133, 13 Southern Rd. Lakmeuang Village, Pakse District Tel: 031 213314, 251888 Mobile: 020 5583 6888 lankhamhotel@yahoo.com Mekong Paradise Resort Ban Nonhsavang, Pakse District, Champasak, Lao P.D.R Tel: 031 254120 Fax: 031 252864 mekongparadise@yahoo.com www.mekongparadiseresort.free.fr Pakse Hotel Ban Watluang, Champasak Province Tel 031 212131, 252993 Fax:031 212719 info@paksehotel.com www.paksehotel.com

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Pake Mekhong Hotel 062 Khemkhong Rd, Pakse Vill, Pakse Dist, Champasak Province Tel: 031 218445 Fax: 031 218444 tim_chanthavong@yahoo.com Residence Sisouk Boutique Hotel Ban Lakmuang, Pakse , Champasak, Laos Tel: 031 214716 hotel@residence-sisouk.com www.residence-sisouk.com Salachampa Hotel & Restaurant Lakmeung Village, Pakse, Champasak, Laos Tel: 031 212 273 Fax: 031 212646 salachampa@yahoo.com Saylomyen Hotel Salakiew St, Phonesavanh Village Pakse District Tel: 031 214475 Fax: 031 212429 Sang Aroun Hotel 13 South Rd, Pakse Champasak Laos Tel: 031 252111, 031 252333, 030 9550134 Fax: 031 252555 sangarounhotel@hotmail.com

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Vat Phou Salao Champasak’s New View

チャンパサックの新名所：ワットプーサラオ

By Bounfaeng Phaymanivong

isitors to Champasak Province’s capital Pakxe V searching for the perfect vantage point to view the surrounding vista can now head to the

newly built Vat Phou Salao Temple.

The temple, located on the slopes of Salao Hill in Phonthong District, features a giant golden Buddha, which you can see from the heart of Pakxe Town.

Recently, I travelled with a media group to check out the preparations for November’s Vat Phou Festival, as well as to visit Vat Phou Salao for the first time.

Champasak Province presents a wealth of historical, cultural and natural attractions, the most well known being the UNESCO World Heritage site, Vat Phou, Khone Phapheng Waterfall, and Siphandon (4,000 Islands), but so far, this temple had eluded me.

Visitors can easily access Vat Phou Salao Temple from Pakxe Town. Our minibus took about 15 minutes to cross the Mekong Bridge from Pakxe to Phonthong District, and reach the temple at the top of Salao Hill. For another easy travel option, simply drive up Salao Hill’s concrete road in a car or on a motor scooter to the top.

The well-fit can walk, but the journey requires a demanding hike, especially in the heat of the day, but the reward is well-worth the climb.

The Abbot Sithon Thammakhan at Phonthong District’s Vat Phou explained that Vat Phou Salao Temple’s construction began in 2010, after receiving authorisation from the provincial Buddhist Fellowship Organisation.

He continued, “Venerable Monk Bounthong Vipraxay, more commonly known as Ajaan Xangon, a highly respected monk in Laos, was the man behind the construction of Vat Phou Salao.”

チャンパサック県の県都パクセーを訪れる際、周囲の景色を 一望できる見晴らしの良いスポットを探しているなら、最近新 しく立てられたワットプーサラオ寺院を訪れると良い。 ポントン郡のサラオ丘に位置するこの寺院には、金色に輝く巨 大な仏像が安座しており、パクセーの街中心部からもその姿 をみることができる。 先日、私は取材班と共に11月のワットプー祭りのための事前 調査旅行に来たついでに、ワットプーサラオ寺院にも初めて 足を運んでみた。 チャンパサック県は歴史的、文化的、自然観光地が豊富で、 最も良く知られている場所としてはユネスコ世界遺産に登録さ れたワットプー寺院、コーンパぺーンの滝、シーパンドン（4千 の島）等があるが、この新しい寺を私は今まで見逃していた。 旅行者はパクセーの街中心部から簡単にワットプーサラオ寺 院にアクセスできる。私たちはミニバスでパクセーからポントン 郡までメコン川を渡り、サラオ丘のてっぺんにある寺院まで15 分ほどであった。車かバイクでサラオ丘のコンクリート舗装道 路をのぼって行ってもよい。丘のてっぺんまでは特に暑い日 は多少ハードなハイキングになるが、その価値のある山登りと なるだろう。 ワットプーサラオ寺院はチャンパサック県の仏教徒協会から の認可を受け、2010年から建設を開始した、とポントン郡ワッ トプーサムリー寺院のSithon Thammakhan住職が説明してく れた。 「サンゴン先生という名でよく知られている、ラオスで高い尊敬 を集める高名な僧侶、Bounthong Vipraxay氏がワットプーサラ オ寺院建設の主要な後援者です。」と言う。

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ccording to Abbot Sithon, the temple was built as a meditation centre, but also aims to A entice visitors who wish to view the outstanding landscape of Pakxe District.

“The giant Buddha will soon be completed,” he said. “It is marvellously situated on a promontory and you can see it from downtown Pakxe, giving the city a landmark in the distance.”

Ajaan Xangon not only founded the temple, but also led the fundraising. Unfortunately he passed away late in 2012, before he could see his vision become reality. His body remained at the temple until a proper funeral ritual could take place.

However, Abbot Sithon remains determined to complete Ajaan Xangon’s work. “Construction of the temple and other facilities will continue

In front of the Shrine Hall, a huge painting of Ajaan Xangon

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Sithon住職によると、寺院は瞑想所として建設されたものだ が、パクセー郡の素晴らしい景色を見たいという観光客の誘 致の目的もあるそうだ。 「巨大仏像はまもなく完成します。丘の上にたたずむその見事 な姿はパクセーの町中からも見る事ができ、遠方から確認で きるランドマークとなります。」 サンゴン先生は同寺院を建立しただけでなく、資金調達活動 も行った。不幸にも彼の願いである寺院完成の姿を見届ける 前に2012年の終わりに逝去した。彼の遺体は正式な葬儀が 行われるまで寺院に安置されているという。 Sithon住職はサンゴン先生の遺志を継いで寺院建設をつづけ ることを決心したものの、「寺院とその他の施設の建設は完成 するまでつづけますが、この重要なプロジェクトを完成させる には、さらに多くの寄付が必要です」と話す。

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until the work is finished,” he said. “But, more contributions from donors are needed to ensure the completion of (the temple’s) important projects.”

Visitors are not required to pay an entrance fee, but they can make donations, small or large, to help fund the construction of accommodation and other facilities.

More than 1,250 Buddha images look out from the hillside, creating a pleasant place for people to worship at the temple, and an extremely nice home for the monks.

For devotees or tourists who just want to get an idea of the lay of the land, Vat Phou Salao presents the perfect place to visit, and should certainly be included on any Pakxe and Champasak itinerary.

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観光客は入場料無料だが、宿泊施設やその他施設の建設資 金調達に貢献するため、善意でいくらか寄付をすると良いだ ろう。 1250体以上の仏像が丘の中腹から外を眺めるように置かれ、 寺院の参拝者らに居心地のいい場所、僧侶たちの快適な家 を創り出している。 土地の全体像を見渡したい観光客や参拝者などにとって、ワ ットプーサラオ寺院は非常に適した場所であり、チャンパサ ック、パクセーへの旅行計画に是非とも加えてほしいスポット だ。

View from the top of Salao Mountain

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Dep From VIENTIANE - BANGKOK 08:35 QV441 19:35 QV445 14:55 QV4571 22:55 QV4575 From VIENTIANE - HANOI 15:50 QV311 21:05 QV920 From VIENTIANE - PHNOMPENH 11:00 QV533 13:00 QV921 From VIENTIANE - SINGAPORE 12:40 QV535 From VIENTIANE - INCHEON 6:40 QV911 From VIENTIANE - KUNMING

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320

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1357 13:35

320

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1357

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7:20

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320

0

246

13:10

16:10 QV881 From LUANGPRABANG - CHIANGMAI 14:15 QV635 From LUANGPRABANG - BANGKOK 9:20 QV633 15:20 QV631 From LUANGPRABANG - HANOI 11:20 QV315 18:10 QV313 From LUANGPRABANG - JINGHONG 12:20 QV811 From PAKSE - SIEMREAP 9:25 QV517 14:10 QV513 From PAKSE - HOCHIMINH 10:50 QV515 From SAVANNAKHET - BANGKOK 12:00 QV223 From PHNOMPENH - HOCHIMINH

320

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AT7 AT7

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11:50

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0 0

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Daily 13:05

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1356 11:50 246 13:15

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1357 13:35

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1357 14:45

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Daily

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135 246

6:30 9:30

1357

7:20

1357

7:20

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8:50

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9:50 ZVK 10:30 12:00 QV223 AT7 From VIENTIANE - HOCHIMINH 7:45 PKZ 9:15 10:50 QV515 AT7 11:00 PNH 11:55 12:25 QV533 A320 From LUANGPRABANG - SINGAPORE 8:10 VTE 9:00 12:40 QV112/QV535 AT7/320 From LUANGPRABANG - PHNOMPENH 8:10 VTE 9:30 11:00 QV112/QV533 AT7/320 From LUANGPRABANG - INCHEON 19:30 VTE 0:10 6:40 QV104/QV911 320 From VIENTIANE - CHIANGMAI 9:40 LPQ 13:15 14:15 QV111/QV635

AT7

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246

13:15

12:25 QV533 320 From VIENTIANE - SIEMREAP 2467 6:30 7:45 PKZ 8:25 9:25 QV517 AT7 Daily 11:20 12:10 PKZ 13:10 14:10 QV301/QV513 A320/AT7 From LUANGPRABANG - SIEMREAP

Daily 18:40

7:45

Daily 15:20

Arr Flight No AC Dep From BANGKOK - VIENTIANE 10:35 QV442 320 21:25 QV446 320 12:55 QV4570 320 21:05 320 QV4574 From HANOI - VIENTIANE 17:50 QV312 320 10:45 QV921 321 From PHNOMPENH - VIENTIANE 16:10 QV534 320 19:20 QV920 321 From SINGAPORE - VIENTIANE 15:15 QV536 320 From INCHEON - VIENTIANE 11:10 QV912 320 From KUNMING - VIENTIANE 11:20 QV818 320 From GUANGZHOU - VIENTIANE 18:40 QV882 320 From CHIANGMAI - LUANGPRABANG 16:20 QV636 AT7 From BANGKOK - LUANGPRABANG 11:55 QV634 AT7 17:45 QV632 AT7 From HANOI - LUANGPRABANG 13:00 QV316 AT7 19:50 QV314 AT7 From JINGHONG - LUANGPRABANG 13:00 QV812 AT7 From SIEMREAP - PAKSE 11:05 QV518 AT7 15:45 QV514 AT7 From HOCHIMINH - PAKSE 13:25 QV516 AT7 From BANGKOK - SAVANNAKHET 15:45 QV224 AT7 From HOCHIMINH - PHNOMPENH 13:50 QV534 320 From SIEMREAP - VIENTIANE 11:05 PKZ 13:00 13:50 QV518/QV302 AT7/A320 15:45 PKZ 16:45 18:00 QV514/QV224 AT7 From SIEMREAP - LUANGPRABANG 15:45 PKZ 16:50 18:30 QV514 AT7 18:35 QV930 321 From BANGKOK - PAKSE 14:35 ZVK 15:15 15:45 QV224 AT7 From HOCHIMINH - VIENTIANE 13:25 PKZ 16:45 18:00 QV516/QV224 AT7 13:50 PNH 14:45 16:10 QV534 320 From SINGAPORE - LUANGPRABANG 15:15 VTE 17:10 17:50 QV536/QV103 320 From PHNOMPENH - LUANGPRABANG 16:10 VTE 17:10 17:50 QV534/QV103 320 From INCHEON - LUANGPRABANG 11:10 VTE 12:10 12:55 QV912/QV101 320 From CHIANGMAI - VIENTIANE 16:20 LPQ 18:40 19:30 QV636/QV104 AT7/A320 Arr

Remarks : All times are local times

IMPORTANT NOTICE

1 = Monday 5 = Friday 2 = Tuesday 6 = Saturday 3 = Wednesday 7 = Sunday 4 = Thursday

All schedules/types of aircraft and information are subject to change without notice and to government approval. For more information, please contact any Lao Airlines reservation office.

* QV4570/ QV4571/ QV4574/ QV4575 Operated by THAI AIRWAYS * QV920/ QV921/ QV930/ QV931 Operated by VIETNAM AIRLINES

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Departure Transfer Point Arr Flight No Arr Dep From VIENTIANE -LUANGPRABANG 9:40 QV111 12:55 QV101 17:40 QV103 From LUANGPRABANG - PAKSE 12:10 QV513 16:20 QV578 From VIENTIANE - HOUEISAY 9:55 QV901 From VIENTIANE - OUDOMXAY 12:40 QV501 From VIENTIANE - LUANGNAMTHA 15:25 QV601 From VIENTIANE - XIENGKHUANG 11:40 QV401 From VIENTIANE - PAKSE 7:45 QV515 7:45 QV517 12:10 QV301 From VIENTIANE - SAVANNAKHET 7:00 QV203 14:40 QV205 7:45 PKZ 9:20 9:50 QV517/QV223 From PAKSE - SAVANNAKHET 9:50 QV223

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MA60

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Daily 13:10

MA60

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Daily 15:55

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0

Daily 12:20

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Arrival Transfer Point Arr Flight No Arr Dep From LUANGPRABANG - VIENTIANE 8:10 QV112 14:30 QV102 19:30 QV104 From PAKSE - LUANGPRABANG 18:30 QV514 14:00 QV577 From HOUEISAY - VIENTIANE 11:20 QV902 From OUDOMXAY - VIENTIANE 14:00 QV502 From LUANGNAMTHA - VIENTIANE 16:50 QV602 From XIENGKHUANG - VIENTIANE 12:50 QV402 From PAKSE - VIENTIANE 13:50 QV302 18:00

QV224

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Remarks : All times are local times 1 = Monday

5 = Friday

2 = Tuesday

6 = Saturday

3 = Wednesday 7 = Sunday 4 = Thursday

IMPORTANT NOTICE All schedules/types of aircraft and information are subject to change without notice and to government approval. For more information, please contact any Lao Airlines reservation office.

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Bus

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Train Schedule

バスや電車のスケジュール

Tel: (+856-21) 612 384-5. Ban Dong Nathong, Sikhottabong District, Vientiane Capital Departure

Destination

Departure Time

Local Bus Price (1)

VIP Price (2)

VIP (sleeper) Price (3)

Vientiane

Luanprabang

(1) 6:30, 7:30, 11:00 13:30, 16:00 18:00 (2) 8:00, 9:00, 19:30 (3) 20:00

110,000 Kip

130,000 Kip

150,000 Kip

Vientiane

Xieng Khuang

(1) 6:30, 7:30, 9:30 16:00, 18:40 (2) 20:00 (3) 20:30

110,000 Kip

130,000 Kip

150,000 Kip

Vientiane

Nonghaed

(1) 11:00

150,000 Kip

Vientiane

Oudomxay

(1) 6:45, 13:45, 17:00 (2) 16:00

150,000 Kip

Vientiane

Phongsaly

7:15

190,000 Kip

Vientiane

Xam Neua

(1) 7:00, 9:30, 12:00 (2) 14:00

170,000 Kip

Vientiane

Luang Namtha

(1) 8:30, 17:00

200,000 Kip

Vientiane

Bokeo

17:30

230,000 Kip

Vientiane

Xayabouly

(1) 9:00, 16:00 (2) 18:30

110,000 Kip

Vientiane

Parklai

8:00

90,000 Kip

Vientiane

Kaerthao

10:00

100,000 Kip

Vientiane

Khet Phi Sed

7:30

170,000 Kip

190,000 Kip

130,000 Kip

80,000 Kip International (国際)

Vientiane

MuangLar (China)

14:00

400,000 Kip

Vientiane

Kunming (China)

18:00

680,000 Kip

Tel: (+856-21) 740521-2. Kaysone Phomvihane Road, Ban Xang Khou, Xaythany District, Vientiane Capital

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Departure

Destination

Departure Time

Local Bus Price (1)

Express Price (2)

VIP Price (3)

Vientiane

Paksun

(1) Every 20 mn (2) & (3) Go with long distance bus

30,000 Kip

40,000 Kip

50,000 Kip

Vientiane

Namthone

(1) 13:00, 14:30

40,000 Kip

50,000 Kip

Vientiane

Viengthong

9:00

90,000 Kip

Vientiane

Khonglor

10:00

80,000 Kip

Vientiane

Lak 20

(1) 5:00, 6:00, 7:00, 18:30

85,000 Kip

Vientiane

Thakhek

(1) 4:00, 5:00, 6:00 12:00, (3) 13:00

60,000 Kip

70,000 Kip

80,000 Kip

Vientiane

Nakay

(1) 17:30:00

Vientiane

Savannakhet

(1) 5:30, 6:00, 6:30 7:00, 7:30, 8:00 8:30, 9:00, (3) 20:30

75,000 Kip

90,000 Kip

110,000 Kip (seating) 120,000 Kip (sleeper)

Vientiane

Pakse

(1) 7:15, 10:00, 12:30 13:00, 13:30, 14:00 14:30, 15:00, 15:30 16:00, (2) 18:00, 19:00 20:00, (3) 20:30, 21:00

110,000 Kip

140,000 Kip

170,000 Kip

Vientiane

Salavanh

(1) 16:30, (2) 19:30, (3) 20:30

130,000 Kip

160,000 Kip

190,000 Kip

Vientiane

Xekong

(1) 4:30:00

130,000 Kip

160,000 Kip

190,000 Kip

Vientiane

Attapeu

(1) 9:30, (2)17:00, (3) 20:30

140,000 Kip

180,000 Kip

200,000 Kip

Vientiane

Donetalath

(1) 11:30

130,000 Kip

160,000 Kip

200,000 Kip

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バスや電車のスケジュール

Vientiane

Donekhong

(1) 10:30

150,000 Kip

180,000 Kip

210,000 Kip

Vientiane

Vernkham

(1) 11:00

150,000 Kip

180,000 Kip

210,000 Kip

Xiengkuang

(1) 6:00, 7:00, (2) 8:30 (3) 22:00

150,000 Kip

180,000 Kip

210,000 Kip

Vientiane

International (

)

Vientiane

Danang

18:30, 19:00, 20:00

200,000 Kip

Vientiane

Hanoi

19:00, 19:30, 20:00

200,000 Kip

Vientiane

Hatinh

19:00

160,000 Kip

Vientiane

Hue

19:30

160,000 Kip

Vientiane

Quang Bing

19:30

160,000 Kip

Vientiane

Quang Nam

19:30

210,000 Kip

Vientiane

Saigon

19:30

480,000 Kip

Vientiane

Vinh

19:00

160,000 Kip 470 000 Kip

Vientiane

Phnompenh

20:30

Vientiane

Siemreap

20:30

500,000 Kip

Vientiane

4000Island

20:30

280,000 Kip

Pakse

Phnompenh

8:30

260,000 Kip

Pakse

Siemreap

17:00

280,000 Kip

Pakse

Stung Streng

17:00

130,000 Kip

Pakse

Kraite

17:00

170,000 Kip

Departure

Destination

Departure Time

Price

Vientiane

Bangkok (Khorath)

18:00, 18:30

248,000 Kip (149,000 Kip)

Vientiane

Khon Kaen

8:15, 14:45

50,000 Kip

Nong Khai

7:30, 9:30 12:40, 14:30 15:30, 18:00

15,000 Kip

Tel: (+856) 21 216507, Vientiane Capital

Vientiane

- Thanaleng Train Station. Tel: +856 (21) 833 002, Fax: +856 (21) 833 000 Train No.

Dep Time

Arr Time

Class

Price

Remark

Thanaleng - Nongkhai 914

11:15

11:30

1 - Class Aircon

THB 50

917

14:45

15:00

2 - Class Fan

THB 30

918

17:00

17:15

3 - Class Fan

THB 20

Train No. 69 departs from BKK at 20:00pm

Nongkhai - Thanaleng 913

9:00

9:15

917

14:45

15:00

Nongkhai - Bangkok

70

18:20

“U”= Upper bed “L”= Lower bed

6:25

1st Class sleeper Aircon “U”

THB 1,117

1st Class sleeper Aircon “L”

THB 1,317

2nd Class sleeper Aircon “U”

THB 688

2nd Class sleeper Aircon “L”

THB 758

2nd Class sleeper Fan “U”

THB 488

3rd Class Seat

THB 253

Train No. 70 departs from Nongkhai at 18:20pm

Service Hours: 8:30-12:00 and 13:00-17:00

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Let’s Speak Lao! ラオス語を話そう！

Here are some basic phrases that could help you get by... It’s going to be fun! 基本的なお役立ちフレーズをいくつか紹介します。 ラオス語で旅をもっと楽しくしよう！

some pRONUNCIATION KEYS: - ‘aw” as in paw, raw - “OW” as in cow, plow - “EY” as in eye - “AE” as in day - “J” as in cheese - “R” is silent

Greetings 挨拶

Hello こんにちわ SA-BAI-DEE How are you? お元気ですか？ SA-BAI-DEE-BAW? I’m fine, thank you 私は元気です。ありがとうございます。 KHOY-SA-BAI-DEE, KHOP-JAI Thank you ありがとう KHOP-JAI Do you speak English? あなたは英語が話せますか？ JOW-WOW-PAH- SAH-UNG-GID-DAI- BAW? Yes/No はい/いいえ DAI/BAW Please speak slowly ゆっくり話してください GA-LOO-NAH-WOW-SAH-SAH I don’t understand わかりません KHOY-BAW-KOW-JAI Do you understand? わかりましたか？ JOW-KOW-JAI-BAW? Good/Bad いいですね/よくないです DEE/SUA Never mind 大丈夫・気にしないで BAW-PEN-YOUNG You’re welcome どういたしまして DUEY-KWARM-YIN-DEE Sorry/excuse me すみません/ごめんなさい KAW-THOD My name is…. すみません/ごめんなさい KHOY-SEU…..

Pleased to meet you お知り合いになれてうれしいです YIN-DEE-TEE-HOO-JUK-JOW Where did you come from?あなたはどこから来ましたか？ JOW-MAH-JARK-SAI? I come from…. 私は….から来ました KHOY-MAH-JARK….

I want to go... 私は….へ行きたいです KHOY-YARK-PAI…..

I love you 愛しています KHOY-HUK-JOW I like Laos 私はラオスが好きです KHOY-MUK-PAH-TET-LAO Goodbye/Take care さようなら/お気をつけて LAH-KORN/DOO-LAE-TUA-ENG-DER

Emergencies 緊急時

Help! 助けて！ SOY-DAE! Fire! 火事だ！ FAI-MAI! Quickly! 早く！ WAI-DAE! I have been robbed! 盗まれた！ KHOY-TEUK-POON! Catch that thief! つかまえて！ JUP-JON-HAI-DAE! Call police! 警察を呼んでください！ URN-TUM-LUAD-HAI-DAE! I lost my purse お財布を失くしました GA-POW-NGURN-KHOY-SIA May I use your telephone? 電話をお借りできますか？ KHOY-KAW-SAI-TOH-LA-SUP-KONG-JOW-DAI-BAW? Where is the nearest hospital? 一番近い病院はどこですか？ HONG-MAW-KAI-TEE-SOOT-YOO-SAI? I’m sick/ill 気分が/具合が悪いです KHOY-BAW-SA-BAI I want to see a doctor 医者に診てもらいたいです KHOY-YARK-PAI-HAH-MAW

directions 道をたずねる

Where is the restroom? トイレはどこですか？ HONG-NUM-YOO-SAI? Please, go to this address.. ここの場所に行ってください GA-LOO-NAH, PAI-HAH-TEE-YOO-NEE Stop here/There ここ/そこで停めてください YOOT-YOO-BORN-NEE/NUN This/That way こちら/あちらの道です TAHNG-NEE/NUN Turn left/Turn right 左/右へ曲がってください IOW-SAI/IOW-KWAH Straight ahead まっすぐ進んでください PAI-SEU-SEU Slow down ゆっくり行ってください SAH-SAH Hurry up! 急いで！ WAI-WAI! Be careful! きをつけて！ LA-WUNG-DAE! I would like to go to….. 私は….へ行きたいです KHOY-YARK-PAI….

Wattay airport ワッタイ空港 SA-NARM-BIN-WAT-TAI International Airport ワッタイ空港 SA-NARM-BIN-SAH-KON Domestic Airport 国内空港 SA-NARM-BIN-PAI-NAI Lao-Thai Friendship Bridge ラオスータイ友好橋 KWAH-MIT-TAH-PAAB-LAO-THAI Northern Bus Station 北バスターミナル SA-TAH-NEE-LOD-MAY-SAI-NEUA Southern Bus Station 南バスターミナル SA-TAH-NEE-LOD-MAY-SAI-TAI Morning Market Bus Station タラートサオバスターミナル SA-TAH-NEE-LOD-MAY-TA-LART-SAO Embassy 大使館 SA-TAAN-TOOD Temple 寺院 WAT Police station 交番 SA-TAH-NEE-TUM-LUAD Post office 郵便局 HONG-KAAN-PAI-SA-NEE

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Places to Stay 宿泊 Hotel Guesthouse Resort Air-conditioned room

Places to Eat 食事

宿泊 HONG-HAM ゲストハウス BAHN-PUK リゾート BAHN-PUK-TARK-AH-GART エアコン付の部屋 HONG-AE-YEN

Restaurant レストラン HAHN-AH-HAAN Food market (食鮮）市場 TA-LART-AH-HAAN Eat 食べる KIN I would like to eat Lao food 私はラオス料理が食べたいです KHOY-YARK-KIN-AH-HAAN-LAO Vegetarian food ベジタリアンフード AH-HAAN-JAY Breakfast 朝食 AH-HAAN-SAO Lunch 昼食 AH-HAAN-TIENG Dinner 夕食 AH-HAAN-LANG Papaya salad パパイヤサラダ TUM-MARK-HOONG Spicy 辛い PHED Delicious おいしい SAEP Like/Dislike 好きです/好きじゃないです MAK/BAW-MAK Steamed rice (普通の） ご飯 KOW-JOW Sticky rice もち米 KOW-NIOW Soup スープ KAENG Seasonings 調味料 KEUANG-POONG Drinks 飲み物 KEUANG-DEUM Water 水 NUM Lao Alcohol ラオス焼酎 LOW-LAO Draft beer 生ビール BIA-SOD Drunk 酔っ払う MOW-LAAW The bill please お会計御願いします KEB-NGURN Vegetable 野菜 PAK Fruit 果物 MARK-MAI Meat 肉 SEEN Pork 豚肉 SIN-MOO Beef 牛肉 NGUA Duck あひる PED Chicken 鶏 KAI Fish 魚 PAH Shrimp えび KOONG Squid イカ PAH-MEUK Seafood 海鮮料理 AH-HAAN-TA-LAY Fried rice chicken 鶏肉チャーハン KOW-PHAT-KAI Dessert デザート KAUNG-WAAN

Shopping 買い物

Market How much is this?

Cheap Expensive Discount please?

I would like to buy a map Silk cloth Coat/jacket Rain coat Umbrella Shirt Socks Swimsuit T-shirt Belt Handicrafts Jewelry Ornaments

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市場 TA-LART いくらですか？ UN-NEE-TOW-DAI? 安い TEUK 高い PAENG まけてもらえますか？ LOOT-DAI-BAW? 地図を買いたいです KHOY-YARK-SEU-PAN-TEE シルクの布 PAH-MAI コート/ジャケット SEUA-KUM-NOW レインコート SEUA-KUN-FON 傘 KUN-HOM シャツ SEUA-SURT 靴下 TON-TIN 水着 SOOT-LOY-NUM Tシャツ SEUA-YURT ベルト SAI-AEW 手工芸品 KEUANG-HAT-TA-KUM 宝石 KEUANG-PET-POY 装飾品 KEUANG-PA-DUP

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SERVICES

Laboratory Pharmacy XRay Ultrasound Mammogram Echocardiogram

Family Medicine Diabetes clinic Hypertension clinic Medical Repatriation Pediatrics and child development clinic Well baby clinic Opthalmology Cardiology clinic (by appointment) Nephrology clinic (by appointment) Women’s clinic Skin Laser centre Anti-aging and preventive medicine Travel medicine clinic Health check up centre Diagnostic and therapeutic centre Officially Affiliated with Wattana Hospital Group (Udonthani & Nongkhai)

At HONDA NEW CHIP XENG, near the Wattay International Airport Ban Wattayyaithong, Souphanouvong Road, Sikhottabong district Vientiane Capital, Lao PDR Tel: (+856) 21-513 095. Fax: (+856) 21-513 096 E-Mail: info@aimclao.com

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