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Buddhist monks on everyday morning traditional alms giving in Luang Prabang, Laos.
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The elephant symbolizes life’s tapestry, woven with strength, patience, and the gentle power of authenticity, revealing life’s deepest truths through silent wisdom.
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Receiving blessings from the monks down by the river
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Pha That Luang, Vientiane
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Nature’s gentle giants, hearts of gold.
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Monks & Elephants
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Majestic in every single way.
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“The elephant, a sacred symbol of Laos, represents the ancient kingdom of Lan Xiang and the promise of prosperity. 🐘✨
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The almsgiving in Luang Prabang is the most spectacular and large-scale in the world, and even people from other Southeast Asian countries will rush here to participate in this sacred ceremony.
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Kuang Si Waterfall
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Phu That Pagoda , Muang Xi, Laos
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Phu That Pagoda , Muang Xi, Laos