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Leisure and Culture: Activities, Exhibitions, and Must-Read Books
Find ideas for cultural activities, exhibitions to visit, books to read, and events not to miss in the cultural world.
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Dernière soirée à Khong
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Nov 2, 2017
Pour nous souhaiter bon voyage Vanthyka a organisé un baci ບາສີ au bord du Mékong, auquel étaient conviés les petits camarades de classe des enfants. L’officiant (Mo Phone ຫມໍພອນ en laotien) se faisant désirer, la cérémonie s’est tenue au clair de lune pour finir dans la nuit.
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Vat Phouangkéo ວັ່ດພວາງແກ້ວ. Un instant de recueillement au pied du stupa où reposent les cendres de l’ami regretté, Claude Vincent, disparu tragiquement à l’âge de 57 ans, dans ce pays qu’il aimait tant... 😥 Repose en paix Claude.
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Vat Chom Thong, suite
Nov 2, 2017
Je croise ce moine centenaire et nous échangeons... Moment fort.
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Vat Chom Thong
Nov 2, 2017
Sur l’île de Khong, ce temple a été construit selon une architecture composite : Lao traditionnelle, vietnamienne, coloniale. Avec, sur la toiture, des gargouilles grimaçantes et des crocodiles avalant un naga.
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Les cours de pagode, toujours bien entretenues par les bonzes, sont propices à la méditation, à l’ombre des banians, à proximité des stupas (monuments funéraires où l’on dépose les cendres des défunts). Selon la tradition bouddhique, les morts sont incinérés. Signe de l’impermanence qui caractérise la philosophie bouddhiste, rien
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Scènes de la vie rurale
Nov 2, 2017
Les pluies de mousson on cessé depuis deux semaines. La nature est encore luxuriante et la moisson du riz est en cours. Les buffles ຄວາຍ viennent brouter les jeunes épis qui repoussent. Les papayers portent de lourds fruits sucrés.
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Le supérieur de la pagode Vat Khammao ວັ່ດຄຳເຫມົ້າ, Achane Chone ອາຈານຈອນ (Maître Chone) nous reçoit et noue des fils de coton au poignet de chacun en formulant des vœux de bonheur. Très respecté, le moine de 87 ans possède d’etonnants pouvoirs de divination reconnus dans la province de Champassak et
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Après avoir rendu la liberté à Boun-Balthazar, nous nous rendons à Ban Sène ບ້ານແສນ chez Sisouk pour le déjeuner. Maison traditionnelle sur pilotis au bord du Mékong. Accueil très chaleureux. Siphaphay l’hôtesse des lieux, tout sourire, est déjà aux fourneaux. Repas traditionnel autour du Phakhao (grand plateau repas en v
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Celui-ci mérite un récit spécifique. Nous visitons un petit marché local sur notre île. Sasha tombe en arrêt devant un étal sur lequel est entravé un petit échassier en piteux état et promis à la casserole. Pris de compassion Sasha nous demande de l’acheter pour lui rendre la liberté. Sitôt dit sitôt fait. Retour à l’hôtel avec
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Marché, suite
Oct 31, 2017
Production locale exclusivement. Que du kilomètre zéro et du bio. Nos loulous ont beaucoup de succès. Une vendeuse les a reconnus du seul fait que sa fille lui a raconté qu’ils avaient assisté à la classe avec elle la veille.
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Across the world, international adoptions have increased in recent years. In the UK, the number of international adoptions are low as compared to other EU nations such as France, Italy and Spain. As international adoption awareness becomes more prominent in the UK, more families will choose to adopt. These families will benefit from the guide to overseas adoption found in this article.
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If you are visiting Dubai for your next vacation, you will certainly have a lot to do during your stay. However, either you are visiting Dubai for a short weekend trip or a long holiday, shopping is something that you will definitely include in your Dubai trip. If you want to be prepared and to know where to go and what to buy from the beginning, read the following comprehensive guide to shopping in Dubai.
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Flyers can be used for a large variety of reasons. Whether it is a business flyer, or a musical event, the design of your flyer is essential. In this article, we will discuss five useful tips to keep your flyers attracting attention no matter what the occasion.
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Floating candles can make a stunning yet simple centrepiece for your next celebration. For weddings, dinner parties or to simply bring a little glamour into your home, they are relatively cheap and easy to make by yourself. Here is a guide to making your own beautiful floating candle centrepiece.
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Thailand is more than just beaches and clear blue waters. If this is your first holiday to the kingdom, you are probably anxious to see as much scenery as possible. Here's how you can make your trip to Thailand one that you will never forget.
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Crosswords have long been an activity associated with pen and paper, but in recent years, there has been an explosion of crosswords which are accessible online. This article details the best (and hardest) free crosswords out there!
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Post-baccalaureate degrees offer university graduates the opportunity to further specialise their area of expertise, develop a specific professional skill and gain accreditation to work in many fields. Doctors, lawyers, and business professionals all attend post-baccalaureate programs to work in their chosen profession. This article outlines the various types of post-graduate study options available for students.
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Shopping codes and coupons have become extremely popular, especially since the recession. They have helped many people to save money on everyday products. There are places dotted all over the Internet to find shopping coupons, depending on what you want to buy. Here are just a few options that are available to you.
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Love makes life beautiful, the relationship between two people being the foundation. However, there arise many setbacks in life that test and risk the love of your life. This article explains the beauty and importance of a healthy relationship, helping you to get love back.
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Flowers are an ideal gift to give when you are going on your first date. With so much choice of colours and blooms, it is hard to decide what is appropriate. In this article, have a look at some ideas of what flowers make the best gift on that special first date.
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It is very common for people to go through ups and downs as far as their moods are concerned. This is a natural reaction to the outcome of everyday activities and may last for a short while. But when the negative moods or lows continue for a prolonged period of time, it can be termed as clinical depression. There are many signs that indicate that a person might be suffering from depression.
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In the stressful world in which people live, it is important to know how to reduce stress levels and to calm down. When a person gets angry, it can be very hard to find ways to quickly calm down and stop them from feeling overwhelmed. Thankfully, there are many simple steps to having a calm mind and to keep calm when under pressure.
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Frogs come in many shapes and sizes. There are over 5,000 species of frog distributed worldwide, from tropical to sub-arctic regions and are considered as one the most diverse vertebrate group on the planet. This article will give some information about the life history of frogs and where you can find some cool photos of these amazing animals.
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This article is a comprehensive review of The Cliff House Hotel in New Forest, Southampton, detailing the positives and negatives of booking and staying in the hotel.
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Hermit crabs are a species of crustacean that has lost its natural shell, so it has to seek discarded shells from other species, notably gastropods. The crab roams until it finds a spare shell and then enters it. The crab will discard the shell as it grows in size and seek a new one.
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Library Science and Information Science are two closely related disciplines that involve the study of the organisation, retrieval and dissemination of information, with particular application to libraries. This social science has groundings in humanities, law and computer technology. The masters degree of this discipline (MLIS) is commonly required for advanced jobs in librarianship.
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The green companies listed in this article are 20 of the best businesses in the UK that are making efforts to act in an environmentally friendly fashion. By recognising that the world in which they do business is the same world in which they live, they are taking measures to ensure that their impact doesn't produce lasting damage to the environment.
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Little girls love dressing up. You can use your own clothes or you can get clothes easily from charity shops, for your dressing up games. This article considers different games for girls which involve dressing up.
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Your pet is also susceptible to infections. Pet dogs, particularly, rare liable to get infected by tapeworms as they eat meat which happens to be the key souce of such worms. If a tapeworm infection is left untreated, it can lead to severe illnesses. Read on to know how you can treat tapeworms in your dog.
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