Visit Laos Magazine Vol.7

THE VISITOR’S GUIDE TO LAOS

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Luang Prabang 2013 New Year Programmeルアンパバーン2013年お正月プログラム

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ロケット祭り“バンファイ祭り”開催日 | 5月場所 | ヴィエンチャン県（ポンホン郡）、その他ラオス全国

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Bouphamany “Toukta” Chounramany is a personable, sophisticated woman, who graduated from Melbourne’s Monash University in 2003, and is currently employed as a Human Resource Manager for Alliance International Medical Centre. Over the years, Toukta has developed a passion for cooking and fine dinning both in Laos and abroad.

Toukta also has a gift for writing, which shined through in a recent review of a new Vientiane coffee shop. “Visit Laos” magazine wants to keep her light glowing for the benefit of all our readers, and invited her to keep contributing excellent reviews. She accepted, and for this issue, Toukta spotlights Aria, Le Silapa and I-Beam.

Souphaksone Silaphet or better known to everyone as “La” , is adventurous when it comes to travel, food and entertainment. La graduated from Sophia University, Tokyo, Japan, and has recently joined the Lao National TV English News team, working as a News reporter and announcer. His views on culture are very informative and insightful.

Kaikeo Saiyasane a.k.a “Kai”, who is a talented young artist, currently working as a photojournalist for the Lao newspaper, “Economics and Society”. Kai graduated from Lao National University in Lao language and literature and also in Business and Management from Comcenter College. This enthusiastic photographer is also one of the team leader

of Lang Korng: The Lao Photographers Society, based in the country’s capital. Now “Visit Laos “ magazine is staying tuned for a launch of “Somewhere in Laos” , a group photo exhibition, which will take place in May.


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66Schedules

フライトスケジュール

13Directory

お役立ちリスト

73Let’s Speak Lao! ラオス語を話そう！

Essentialsその他

36 Restaurant Reviews 志集

27 Splash Away the Heat! 暑さを忘れて水を掛け合おう

34 Khao Pun カオプン

56 A Bolikhamxay Break ボリカムサイの休日

48 Luang Prabang 2013 New Year Programme ルアンパバーン2013年お正月プログラム

ສະບາຍດ ປໃໝລາວ 2556!ラオス正月あけましておめでとう！


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Vientiane Capital


Wat Ho PhakeoBuilt 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)

That LuangA 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)

Mekong Promenade & Night MarketLocated 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 souvernirs, 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 DamKnown 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)

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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Wat SisaketThe 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)

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)

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Hospitals 病院Mahosot HospitalMahosot Rd. Ban Kaognot021 214 018Emergency 021 214 023/ 240 656

Settathirath HospitalT5 Rd. Ban Donekoi021 351 156/ 351 158/ 351 159

Friendship HospitalPhontong Rd. Ban Phonsavanh021 710 006

Police Hospital 109Khouvieng Rd. Ban Phapho021 212 537

Military Hospital 103Sopaluang Rd., Ban Phonpapao021 951 105

Banks 銀行BCEL1 Pangkham Rd021 213 200-1www.bcellaos.com

ANZ33 Lanexang Rd021 222 700www.anz.com/laos

PSV077, Unit 09, Samsenthai Rd.021 264 4564/ 212 666 Ext. 411www.phongsavanh.com

LDB39 Pangkham Rd. Ban Siangnyeun021 213 300www.ldb.org.la

AMZ ExchangeHeng Boun Road, Ban MixayVientiane Capital30 525 6700

Airlines 航空会社Lao Airlines02 Pangkham Rd., Ban XiengnyeunMon-Sat : 8:00-16:30021 212 057http://www.laoairlines.com

China Eastern Airlines70/207 Luangprabang RdBan KhountathongMon-Fri : 8:00-16:30/ Sat : 8:00-10.30021 252 888http://www.flychinaeastern.com

Thai Airways International70/101-103, M & N Building, G/FSouphanouvong AvenueMon-Fri : 8.30-17.00/ Sat : 8:00-12:00021 222 527-9http://www.thaiair.com

Vietnam AirlinesSamsenthai Rd., 2/F Laos Plaza Hotel, Ban AnouMon-Fri : 8:00-16:30021 217 562/ 252 618http://www.vietnamairlines.com

Bus stations バスターミナルNorthern bus stationT2 Rd.021 260 255

Southern bus stationDongdok Rd., km 2021 740 521

Morning market bus stationNongbone Rd.021 216 507

Miscellaneous緊急連絡先　Fire190

Police191

Vientiane Police Hotline (New)1191Ambulance 195

Electricity199

Post office182/11 Lanexang Ave., Ban SisaketMon-Fri : 8:00-16:30 / Sat : 8:00-12:00

Travel Agencies旅行会社Laobooking.com33 Unit 4, 5/F, ANZ Vientiane Commercial Building, Lanexang Rd.021 254 300www.laobooking.com

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

The Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia Kaysone Phomvihane Avenue, P.O.Box 27,Vientiane,Lao PDRTel: 021 413 900, 413 909-413 [email protected]

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 PDRTel: 021 352 031-3

The Embassy of Malaysia 23 Singha Road, Phonxay Quarter, Vientiane, Lao PDR.Tel: 021 414 [email protected], [email protected]

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 [email protected]

The Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines Ban Saphanthong Kang, Sisattanak District,Vientiane, Lao PDR. Tel: 021 452 490 - [email protected]

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 [email protected]

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. [email protected]

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 [email protected]

Foreign Embassies and Consulates各国大使館・領事館The Australian EmbassyNerhu Road, Phonxay Quarter, Vientiane, Lao PDRTel: 021 413 600, 413 602, 413 604-5, 413 608-10

The Royal Embassy of CambodiaThadeua Road Km3, P.O.Box 34, VientianeTel: 021 314 [email protected]

The Embassy of the People’s Republic of ChinaWatnak 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 PDRTel: 021 312 110-1

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Getting There & Away 各地へのアクセス方法

By bus バスNorthern Bus Station: about 2km northwest of the centre, 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 flightfrom 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 10,000 kip per person市内で短距離であれば10,000kip/人～By bus バスRattly old blue-and-white buses and newer white minibuses connect the 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Asia Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd., TEL: 021 223 867Asia Vehicle Rental Co., Ltd., （ 021 22 3867, 354-356 サムセンタイSamsenthai 通り　地図N-4)

Vientiane to Luang Prabangビエンチャンからルアンパバーンまでの行き方

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 an extra space, a snack and a bottle of water. Normal 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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Avalon Hotel070 Rue Phnom Penh, Unit 8 Anou Village Chanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 263 597-8www.avalongbooking.com

D’Rose Hotel339 Pangkham road, Sisaket villageChanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 215 038www.drosehotelvientiane.com

D’Rose One Inn HotelPangkham road, Sisaket village Chanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 254 001-4www.drose1inn.com

AV HotelSamsenthai road, Chanthabouly District Tel: 021 265 085-6www.avhotel.info

Mali Namphu Guesthouse33 Unit 10, Baan Phiwat, Sisattanak DistrictTel: 021 215 093 / 263 297www.malinamphu.com

Family HotelPangkham road, Sisaket village, Chanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 260 448 / 260 449www.familyhotellaos.com

Sabaidee @ Lao HotelPangkham Road, Sisaket VillageChanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 265 141 / 265 152www.sabaideeatlaohotel.com

Lao Silk HotelFrancois Ngin StreetTel: 021 213 976E-Mail: [email protected]

Ansara HotelQuai Fa Ngum, Ban Vat Chan ThaHom 5, Chanthabury DistrictTel: 021 213 514-8www.ansarahotel.com

Le Leela Hotel33 Unit 10, Baan PhiwatSisattanak DistrictT: 021 215 532www.leleela.com

Salana Boutique HotelChao Anou Road 112 Wat Chan VillageChanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 254 252-5www.salanaboutique.com

Lao Plaza Hotel63 Samsenethai RoadTel: 021 218 800www.laoplazahotel.com

City Inn HotelPangkham St., Ban Sisakhet Chanthabuly DistrictTel: 021 218 333www.cityinnvientiane.com

Rivertime Ecolodge ResortTel: 020 686 1166www.rivertimelaos.com

Vansana Riverside HotelBan Sithan Neua, Chanthabuly DistrictTel: 021 252 090-7www.vansanahotel-group.com

AB ApartmentBan Sibounheuang, Chantabouly DistrictTel: +856 21 263 253, 20 5551 2828Email: [email protected]

Green Park Hotel12 Khouvieng Rd, Vientiane CapitalTel: 21 26 4097Email : [email protected]

Dhavara Boutique HotelBan Xiang Nguen, Mantathurath RdTel: 021 222 238E-Mail: [email protected]

Mercure VientianeUnit 10, Samsenthai RoadTel: 021 213 570-1E-Mail: [email protected]

Best Western Vientiane Hotel2-12 Francois Nginn Street, Mixai Village Chanthaboury District Tel: 021 216 [email protected] www.bestwesternvientiane.com

Lao Golden HotelBan Phonsinouan, Sisattanak DistrictTel: 021 951 555, 951 666www.laogoldenhotel.com

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Parkview HotelAvenue Souphanouvong, Sikottabong Dist.Tel: 021 250 888www.parkviewexecutive.com

Rashmi’s The Plaza VientianeThadeua Road, Ban Beungkhayong-Tai Sisattanak District Tel: +856 21 315088 , Fax: +856 21 315089 Email: [email protected] www.rashmishotel.comLao Orchid Hotel

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Bristro 22 Fine French CuisineBan Kaonyot, Samsenthai RoadTel: 021 214 [email protected]

Aria Mixay Italian Culinary ArtsBan Mixai, Muang ChanthaburyTel: 30 570 0831, or 021 222 589www.ariaorg.com

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Coffee Shops, Restaurants and Bars

Amphone The Authentic Lao CuisineNo. 37, Soi Wat Xieng Gneun, Setthathirath RdTel: 021 212 489 or 020 7785 [email protected]

Café & BakeryBanneton Café (Le Banneton)10 Rue Nokeokoummane (Rue Setthathilath) Tel: 021 217 321Benoni CaféSethathirat Road1st Floor-Phimphone MarketTel: 021 213 334 www.facebook.com/BenoniCafeCafé NomadHouse No. 342, Unit No. 1, Dongpalan Thong Tel: 020 54 349 977 www.facebook.com/cafenomad.laoCommon GroundsChao Anouvong Road Tel: 020 78 727 [email protected]/commongroundslaos/Croissant d’OrBan Mixay, Nokeo Koummane StreetTel: 021 223 741 Joma Bakery CaféNam Phou, Sethathirat Road Tel: 021 215 265Phonthan, Dongpaina RoadTel: 021 454 663Delivery: 021 254 333Naked EspressoDongpalan Rd, VientianeTel: 020 5622 2269 or 021454 [email protected] Xay CaféSethathirat RoadTel: 020 5677 6866, 020 5677 5855Sibounheung Rd. The 3rd road from PatuXayTel: 021 217 675, 020 2207 2009ParadIceInstitut Francais (French Center)Lanexang Avenue Tel: 021 215 764 E-Mail: [email protected] www.ice-cream-laos.comSinouk CafeFrancois Ngin Road (Mekong riverfront)[email protected] Room (by Dao)T4, Ban Hongkea, Saysettha DistrictTel: 021 457 070True Coffee 111 Ban Mixay, Sethathirat RoadTel: 021 260 417401 Ban Phonxay, 23 Singha RoadTel: 021 265 539

Europe Steakhouse French CuisineBan ThaphalansaiTel: 021 313 681E-Mail: [email protected]/europe.steakhouse

Fuji Japanese RestaurantBan Mixay, Francois Ngin RoadTel: 021 254 722Fuji Shabu Japanese CuisineBan Nar Kham, Sikot DistrictTel: 030 989 0888Fujiwara Japanese CuisineSethathirat RoadTel: 021 222 210Khop Chai Deu International & Lao CuisineLive music every nightSethathirat RoadTel: 021 263 829Khualao Restaurant Lao Cuisine141 Samsenthai RoadTel: 021 215 777La Terrace French CuisineBan Mixay, Nokeokoumane RoadTel: 021 218 550Lao Garden Lao & Thai Foodhadeua Road, Ban Beungkhayong-TaiTel: 021 312930Le Provençal French CuisineNamphu SquareTel: 021 219 685

Le Silapa Fine French Cuisine17/1 Sihom RoadTel: 021 219 689www.facebook.com/LeSilapaVientiane

Muzaik Restaurant & Bar Ban Xiang Nguen, Mantathurath RoadTel: 020 7780 3788Nirvana Lao traditional vegetarian/vegan foodBan Simuang, Khou Vieng RoadTel: 021 217 385Nazim Indian RestaurantFa-ngoum Rd (Mekong Riverfront)Tel: 021 223 480Nos Shushi Bar Japanese CuisineBan Haisok, Hang Boun RoadTel: 021 265 000www.facebook.com/nos.sushi.bar

I-BEAM Tapas BarSethathirat Road, in front of Ong Teu TempleTel: 020 5561 4092

Soukvimane Restaurant Lao Cuisine89/12 Ban Sisaket, near That DamTel: 021 214 441Swedish Pizza & Baking HouseBan Anou, Anou Road Tel: 021 215705Tam Nak Lao Lao Cuisine23 Singha Road, Xaysettha District Tel: 021 413 562XAYOH Grill HouseSamsenthai Road, near National Cultural HallTel: 021 261 777

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43/03 SETTHATHIRAT ROADTEL: 856 21 219 249

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LUANG PRABANG58/6 Sisavangvong Rd.Tel: +856-030 996 7636

HEAD OFFICEKhunbulom Rd, VientianeTel/Fax: +856-21 216 720SIHOMHengboun Rd, VientianeTel: +856-030 981 0108E-Mail: [email protected]

T’Shop Lai Gallery / Les Artisans LaoVat Inpeng Street (behind Wat Inpeng)Tel: 021 223 [email protected]://www.artisanslao.comLaha BoutiqueFrancoignin St., Opposite Taipan HotelTel: 021 241 932www.lahasinh.comKopnoiAbove Monument Bookswww.madeinlaos.comMonument Books#124/1, Nokeokumman Rd, Ban MixayTel: +856 21 243 [email protected]. monument-books.comMulberries Nokeo Khummane Rd (opposite Douang Douane Hotel)Tel: 021 241 [email protected] Noi ShopAbove Hanahan Makphet, Settathirath RdTel: 020 24 88 383laos@friends-international.orgwww.friends-international.orgLao Cotton State Enterprise, VientianeTel: 021 215 [email protected]

Lao Magic CarpetsLuang Prabang RoadTel: 021 216 854info@magiclaocarpets.comwww.magiclaocarpets.comCAMACraftsNokeo Khummane Road (opposite Douang Douane Hotel)Tel: 021 561 [email protected] LaoRoute 13, near Patuxai,VientianeTel: 021 263 [email protected] LaoBan Phiavath #008 Fa Ngum RdTel: 021 223 644 Fax: 021 223 [email protected] Lao79/4 Setthathirath RdTel: 021 219 295Indigo LaoRue François Ngin, Ban MixayChanthabouly DistrictTel: 21 215 [email protected]

Phaeng Mai Gallery110 Nongbouathong Tai, Sikottabong DistrictTel: 021 217341Email: [email protected] Anou Road, 97/1 Ban Watchan, Chantabouly districtTel: 856-207-7839152contact@saobancrafts.comwww.saobancrafts.comMinistry of Silk99/01 Namphou Square, Vientiane Capital Tel:+856 21 213776Email: [email protected] WinesRue Setthathilath, Chanthabouly DistrictTel: 021 245 855, 020 999 43256Email: [email protected] Tech79-80 Souphanouvong Avenue Ban Sithan Nua, Vientiane, Laos Tel: 020 54846599, 020 28282863, 021 222614www.facebook.com/SinhTechPhimphone Market94/6 Th SetthathiratChanthabouly DistrictTel: 21 219 045


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ສະບາຍດ ປໃໝລາວ 2556! Happy Lao New Year 2556！

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Pi Mai Lao or Pi Mai Song Kan, the Lao New Year (“Pi Mai Songkran” in Thailand) is Laos’ largest National festival, and takes place in mid-April, one of the country’s hottest months. Lao New Year is most likely rooted in 14th-century rituals, during which the king observed a solemn procession of the Prabang, a sacred golden statute of Buddha. He would pour holy water on it to pay homage to the Lord Buddha, and pray for his protection, as well as good weather in the coming year. Despite the many beliefs as to why the Lao New Year is in April, when the mercury rises to 38°-40°C, Lao people cool down by splashing water on each other. Pi Mai Lao is also said to be an auspicious occasion as the rainy season is approaching, marking the beginning of the rice planting season.Officially, Pi Mai Lao is a three-day festival, which falls on 14-16 April this year. However, celebrations can last more than a week in cities, especially Luang Prabang, where the festival runs from 10-19 April.In Vientiane, authorities normally make an early-April announcement outlining the programme and venues for the Lao New Year celebrations. They also address the need to ensure public security and social order in keeping with Lao customs. To start the festival, the Nang Sangkhane beauty contest will be held at That Luang before the main procession on New Year’s Eve. That Luang’s esplanade will also hold a street fair for selling Lao goods produced in different regions of the country. Local businesses can reserve a booth at the fair. Meanwhile, Lao-ITECC will host another trade fair exhibiting Lao products for sale, alongside goods from China, Thailand, and Vietnam. The area from Vat Chan to That Khao village, Fa Ngum Road, and Setthathirath Road are often designated as the zones for New Year’s celebrations. Visit one or all to enter into the real spirit of the Lao New Year.

The first day (14 April), “Sangkhane Luang”, is actually the last day of the old year. This is a day for cleaning homes, temples and public places. Temples are decorated with colourful flags and flowers. Buddha images are taken out of the Ordination Hall, cleansed with scented water, and placed on temporary altars within the temple compounds. Devotees come to pour water on the Buddha images, before collecting the scented drops falling from the images. They then pour this water on friends and relatives and splash it around their house as an act of cleansing and purification. The second day of the festival is called “Meu Nao”, a day that falls neither in the old year nor the New Year. In the Lao language, “nao” sounds like the word for “stink”, and it is believed that sleeping or staying still at home during this day will bring bad luck or illness to that person in the coming year. Today, some devotees bring sand to the temple grounds and build sand stupas, which are decorated with colourful banners, flags, and white powder. Others build sand stupas along river banks. Both locations and methods are designed to stop evil spirits from passing into the New Year.Alms-giving takes place early in the morning of the festival’s last day (April 16). This marks the start of the New Year, and is called “Sangkhane Kheun”. Most families organize a Baci ceremony to wish their family members and friends good health, happiness, and prosperity in the coming year. Others might perform the “Som Ma” rite in which young people and children ask the elderly and their parents for forgiveness for their shortcomings from the previous year, while giving the elders gifts.For more information, check out the updates on the programmes and venues of the Lao New Year celebrations at our Facebook at www.facebook.com/visitlaosmag or www.tourismlaos.org



ピーマイラオ/ピーマイソンカン、つまりラオス正月（タイでは“ピーマイソンクラン”）は国の最大のお祭りであり、一年中で一番暑い時期である4月の中旬に行われる。ラオス正月はおよそ14世紀から始まった習慣であるとされ、王は聖なる黄金のブッダ像・プラバンの荘厳な行進を見学されていた。王は仏陀に聖水を振りかけることで敬意を示し、御加護を願い、来る1年の好天を祈ったという。なぜラオス正月は気温38度~40度になる4月なのか、については様々な言われがあるが、ラオス人は水を掛け合う事でお互いの暑さを和らげている、という。また、雨季が近付いて田植えの季節の始まりを知らせるお祝いだとも言われている。今年のピーマイは、正式には4月14日~16日の3日間であるが、実際は街では1週間以上祝われている。特にルアンパバーンでは4月の10日~19日まで行われる。ヴィエンチャンでは、ラオス正月のお祭りのプログラムと場所の概要が通常4月の初め頃に関係機関より発表される。また、ラオスの慣習の遵守、治安と社会秩序の保全を呼びかけている。祭りの始めとして、大晦日に行われる行進に先立ちナンサンカン・ビューティーコンテストがタートルアンで開催される。タートルアンの通りにはラオス全国で作られた商品を売る露店が立ち並ぶ。このフェアでは地元企業がブースを予約できる。また、LAO-ITECCでもトレードフェアが行われ、中国、タイ、ベトナムの商品とともにラオスの商品も販売される。ワットチャンエリアからタートカオ村、ファーグム通り、セタティラート通りは、よく正月祭りのゾーンとして指定される。ラオス正月の真髄を味わいに、是非どこか一か所でも訪れてほしい。初日（14日）は“ソンカンルアン”といい、実際には古い年の最後の日とされている。人々はこの日、家や寺院、公共の場所を掃除する。寺院は色とりどりの旗や花で飾られ、仏像が本堂より運び出され、聖水で浄化されて境内の一時的に設けられた祭壇の上に置かれる。参拝者は仏像に聖水をかけ、仏像から滴り落ちる聖水を集め取る。それから浄化としてその水を友人や親せき、家にもかける。祭りの2日目は“ムーナオ”と呼ばれ古い年にも新しい年にも属さない日である。ラオス語で“ナオ”は“stink”と似ており、この日は1日中家にいたり寝ていたりすると、新年に悪運や病気をもたらすと信じられている。この日は、ある信者は寺院の敷地に砂を運び、砂の塔を作り色とりどりの旗や白い粉で飾り付けをする。河川敷で作る人もいる。両者とも、悪い魂が前年から新年に入りこむのを防ぐのが目的とされる。祭りの最終日（4月16日）の早朝は托鉢が行われる。これは新年の始まりを示すもので“サンカンクン”と呼ばれる。多くの家庭では、家族や友人に向けて新年が健康、好運、繁栄に恵まれますようにと願いバーシー儀式を行う。“ソムマー”と呼ばれる、若者や子供が前年の行いの欠点について年長者や両親に許しを請い、年長者に贈り物をする儀式が行われる家もある。

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• Luang Prabang’s Pi Mai Lao celebrations are extremely popular, so book flights and accommodation well in advance. This time of year is also considered high season in Luang Prabang, and the airfare is generally increased by more than 20 per cent.

• You might want to bring a few extra clothes if you come during the Lao New Year period, as you can get wet anywhere and at any time, thus you might need to change more often.

• Always keep passports, mobile phones, cameras, and other valuables in a waterproof container like a plastic bag, or leave them somewhere safe.

• Drinking and driving is prohibited. However, during the New Year, it’s hard to control this problem, and there might be many drunken drivers out there, so you should remain cautious on the road.

• Be aware of other unpleasant items, such as coloured dye, ice, and water-filled plastic bags, as some people use these items instead of traditional friendly splashing or squirt guns.

• Before pouring water on your Lao friends, passersby, or monks, you should wish them a happy Lao New Year by saying “Sok Dee Pi Mai” or “Sabai Dee Pi Mai”.

Tips for a great Pi Mai experience in Laos

ラオスでピーマイを楽しむためのコツ

• ルアンパバーンのピーマイ祭りは非常に有名なため、飛行機や宿泊場所の手配は前もって行っておきましょう。ルアンパバーンでは1年を通してこの時期がハイシーズンであり、飛行機チケットの価格は大体20%以上アップします。

• もしラオス正月の時期に訪れるのならば、どこへいってもいつでも水をかけられ、何度も着替えが必要になることが予想されるので、余分な着替えを持って行きましょう

• パスポート、携帯電話、カメラ、その他貴重品はプラスチックバッグなどの防水のカバンにいれておくか、どこか安全な場所に置いておきましょう。

• 飲酒運転は禁止されていますが、ラオス正月の間は取り締まりが難しく、飲酒運転者が出現することが予想されるので、道は注意深く歩きましょう。

• 伝統的な水の掛け合いや水鉄砲の代わりに、着色染料や水を詰めたプラスチック袋など、好ましくない道具を使う人も一部いるため、気をつけましょう。

• 友人や通行人、僧侶などに水をかける際には、“ソクディーピーマイ”や“サバイディーピーマイ”と挨拶をして新年の幸運を祈りましょう。



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ວດຈນ ເຖງບານທາດຂາວ, ຖະຫນນຟາງມ ແລະ ຖະຫນນ ເສດຖາທລາດ ໄດຖກການດໃຫເປນເຂດ ສາລບ ການ ສະເຫມ-ສະຫອງປໃຫມລາວ. ຜທເຂາມາໃນເຂດດງກາວ ກຈະ ສາຜດເຖງ ການສະເຫມສະຫອງບນປໃໝລາວຢາງແທຈງ.

ມທາອດຂອງປໃໝລາວ ແມນວນທ 14 ເດອນ ເມສາ ເຊງເອນວາ “ວນສງຂານລວງ” ມນແມນມສດທາຍຂອງປເກາ ເປນມທຊາວລາວເຮາພາກນເຮດຄວາມສະອາດເຮອນຊານ ບານຊອງ, ວດວາອາຮາມ ແລະ ສະຖານທສາທາລະນະຕາງໆ. ວດວາອາຮາມຕາງໆຈະຖກຕບແຕງດວຍ ທງສສນຕາງໆ ແລະ ດອກໄມນາໆພນ. ພຣະພດທະຮບກໄດຖກອນເຊນ ອອກຈາກອໂບສດ ເພອເຮດຄວາມສະອາດປະພມດວຍນາອບນາຫອມ ແລະ ປະຖບໄວທແທນບຊາຊວຄາວທ ທາງວດຈດໄວ. ຊາວພດທງຫາຍ ຜທສດທາເຫອມໄສໃນ ພຣະພດທະສາສະຫນາ ກຈະພາກນມາສງນາພຣະກນ ແລວນາເອານາ ທໄຫລງຈາກການສງພຣະ ເອາໄປຫດຫມຄ, ຍາດພນອງ ແລະ ຫດອອມເຮອນຂອງຕນ ເພອເປນສຣມງຄນ.

ມທສອງຂອງປໃໝລາວ ເອນວາ “ວນເນາ”, ມທບແມນທງ ປເກາຫປໃຫມ. ໃນພາສາລາວ ຄາວາ “ເນາ” ຈະມສຽງຄາຍ ຄກບຄາວາ “ເນາ”, ແລະເຊອກນວາ ການນອນ ຫ ການຢ ເຮອນ ໃນມນຈະນາເອາສງບດຫລຄວາມເຈບເປນ ມາສຄນ ຜນນໃນປໃໝທຈະມາເຖງ. ໃນມນ, ຜທສດທາເຫອມໄສ ສດສາໃນພຣະພດທະສາສະຫນາ ແມນຈະນາເອາດນຊາຍມາສາງເຈດຊາຍໃນບລເວນວດ, ເຊງຈະຕບແຕງດວຍປາຍ, ທງຫລາກສ, ແລະ ແປງສຂາວ. ບາງຄນຈະສາງເຈດຊາຍ ຢຕາມຫາດຊາຍແຄມແມນາ. ການປະຕບດດງນເຊອວາ ແມນເພອຢດຢງວນຍານຜຊວຮາຍ ບໃຫກາວໄປສປໃຫມນາ.

ຈະມການຕກບາດຕອນເຊາຂອງປໃໝລາວ ເຊງກງກບ ວນທ 16 ເມສາ, ມນແມນມນທາອດຂອງປໃຫມ ເອນວາ “ວນສງຂານຂນ”. ຫລາຍຄອບຄວຈະຈດພທບາສສຂວນ ເພອອວຍພອນໃຫແກສະມາຊກໃນຄອບຄວຂອງຕນ ແລະ ໝເພອນມດສະຫາຍ ໃຫມສຂະພາບແຂງແຮງ, ມຄວາມສກ ແລະ ຈະເລນຮງເຮອງໃນປໃໝ ທຈະມາເຖງ. ບາງຄນອາດຈະເຮດພທ “ສມມາ” ຜສງອາຍ ຫລ ພແມ ຂອງເຂາເຈາ ເພອໃຫຜສງອາຍ ຫລ ພແມ ໃຫອະໄພ ແກຂບກຜອງ ແລະ ຜດພາດ ຂອງເຂາເຈາ ໃນປ ຜານມາ ເຊງຊາວຫນມ ແລະເດກນອຍຈະມການກະກຽມຂອງຂວນ ໃຫແກຜສງອາຍ ຫລ ພແມ ເພອສມມາ. ສາລບຂມນເພມເຕມ, ສາມາດເຂາໄປຄນຫາໄດ Facebook: www.facebook.com/VisitLaosMagazine ຫ www.tourismlaos.org

ປໃຫມລາວ ຫ ບນສງການ ເປນງານບນປະເພນໃຫຍຂອງລາວ ເຮາ ເຊງຈະໄດຈດຂນທກປໃນກາງເດອນເມສາເຊງເປນເດອນທຮອນຫາຍທສດຂອງປ.

ເຊອກນວາ ງານບນປະເພນປໃຫມລາວ ໄດກາເນດເກດຂນ ໃນໄລຍະ ສະຕະວດທ 14 ເຊງເປນເວລາດຽວກນກບ ທ ພຣະຣາຊາໄດເຂາຮວມ ໃນພທແຫພຣະບາງເຊງເປນ ພຣະພດທະຮບ ທອງຄາສກສດຄບານຄເມອງ ພະອງໄດ ສງນາມນ ເພອສກກະຣະບຊາສງສກສດທງຫາຍ ແລະ ສວດມນພາວະນາຂພອນ ໃຫປກປກຮກສາພະອງ, ປະຊາຊນຂອງພະອງ ແລະ ຂໃຫດນຟາອາກາດມຄວາມ ຊມເຢນໃນປໃໝທຈະມາເຖງ.

ເຖງວາຈະມຄວາມເຊອຢາງໃດກຕາມ ຄວາມເປນມາຂອງ ບນປໃຫມລາວເກດຂນ ອາດແມນຍອນວາ ໃນເດອນເມສານນ ເປນເດອນທຮອນທສດ ອນຫະພມສງເຖງ 38-40 ອງສາ ດງນນ ຈງເຮດໃຫປະຊາຊນລາວພາກນຫດນາໃສກນ ເພອ ຫລດຜອນຄວາມຮອນໃຫເຢນລງ. ບນປໃຫມລາວ ຍງສະແດງ ໃຫເຫນໄດອກວາ ລະດຝນ ແລະ ລະດການເຮດນາປ ໃກຈະ ມາເຖງແລວ.

ບນປໃຫມລາວທກປ ຖເປນມພກທາງລດຖະການ ເປນ ເວລາ 3 ວນ ແລະ ປນ ບນປໃໝລາວ ກກງກບວນທ 14-16 ເດອນເມສາ. ຄາດວາການສະເຫມສະຫອງ ໃນບນດາຕວເມອງໃຫຍອາດຈະຫາຍກວາ ຫນງອາທດ ໂດຍສະເພາະແມນຢແຂວງຫລວງພະບາງ ຈະຈດງານ ບນປໃຫມຍາວ ເຊງເລມຕງແຕວນທ 10 -19 ເດອນເມສາ.

ທນະຄອນຫລວງວຽງຈນ ຕາມປກກະຕແລວ ໃນໄລຍະ ຕນເດອນ ເມສາ ເຈາຫນາທທກຽວຂອງ ຈະມການຖະແຫງຂາວ ເຖງລາຍການ ແລະ ສະຖານທຕາງໆ ສາລບການສະເຫມ ສະຫອງບນໃຫມປລາວ ແລະ ການຈດລະບຽບສງຄມ ເພອ ຮບປະກນ ຄວາມປອດໄພທາງດານຊບສນ ແລະ ຊວດຂອງ ປະຊາຊນໃນການສະເຫມສະຫອງ ແລະ ເພອຮກສາຮດຄອງ ປະເພນອນດງາມຂອງຊາດລາວນາອກ.

ເລມຕນງານບນປໃໝ ດວຍການປະກວດນາງສງຂານ ທຈະ ໄດຖກຈດຂນຢທເດນທາດຫລວງ ເຊງເປນ ວຽກງານ ທສາຄນກອນໝໃນຄນກອນມບນ. ນອກຈາກນນ ທເດນ ທາດຫວງຍງມການຈດ ຕະຫາດນດ ເພອຂາຍສນຄາຕາງໆ ທມາຈາກທວທກພາກຂອງປະເທດ ມາວາງຂາຍ.

ໃນຂະນະດຽວກນ ສນການຄາ ລາວ-ໄອເຕກກໄດຈດພນທ ສາລບການວາງສະແດງສນຄາຕາງໆ ເຊງມທງຜະລດ ຕະພນຈາກທງພາຍໃນ ແລະ ສນຄາທມາຈາກປະເທດຈນ, ປະເທດໄທ, ແລະ ຫວຽດນາມ ເປນຕນ. ນບຕງແຕເຂດ

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Located 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.


Khao Pun


khao pun num jiao khao pun num paLuang Prabang


During the Lao New Year, most people go back to their hometowns to visit and celebrate with their family, relatives, and friends. Many households prepare plenty of food and drinks for friends and visitors. Among them, “khao pun” or Lao noodle soup is commonly eaten as part of the New Year’s celebrations.Khao pun is made of vermicelli rice noodles, and topped with various shredded vegetables, such as cabbage, bamboo shoots, banana flowers, green beans, morning glory, and mint leaves. The vermicelli noodles were introduced to Laos by Vietnamese merchants back in the 1800s, when they came to trade with the Lane Xang Kingdom. However, the style has been adapted over time to fit the Lao culture and taste. There are four types of khao pun using three broth bases: clear pork, dark beef, and coconut/fish. The clear pork broth, or “khao pun num jiao”, is made by boiling pork bones and meat, and is usually accompanied with slices of the boiled pork meat. For the more adventurous foodies, who want the local taste, try this khao pun with organs like the intestines, liver, lungs, and heart. Next up is “khao pun num pa Luang Prabang”,

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or dark beef broth. It is made by frying sugar until it has a dark caramel texture, and then pouring water on it along with some spices, such as ginger and garlic, to add to the sweet taste. Those doing the cooking use beef tendon, tenderloin, and shank meat, which they boil until tender and soft. Some Lao households substitute beef with pork. However, “khao pun num pa” in Vientiane is different from that in Luang Prabang, as it is a bowl of vermicelli in a rich coconut and fish broth. The broth of coconut milk and aromatic herbs filled with shredded fish coats the thin rice noodles while adding a mouthwatering fragrance.The fourth type is “khao pun nam pik”, which is made of coconut milk and fish, and commonly referred to as the “Laksa of Laos”, because of its coconut and chilli texture. This khao pun is made by boiling fish meat and bones, and then pouring in coconut milk along with some chilli paste to create that signature white and light orange colour. When you are in Laos, especially during Lao New Year, be sure to try the khao pun; it is bowl of soup you will never forget.

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Vegetables on the side

khao pun num paVientiane khao pun nam pik

ラオス正月には、大多数の人が田舎へ帰郷し、家族・友人・親戚と正月を過ごす。多くの家庭では友人や客人のためにたくさんの御馳走を用意する。その中でもラオスの汁麺“カオプン”は正月祝いの料理としてよく食べられている。カオプンは米から作られた麺に、キャベツや筍、バナナの花、ドジョウインゲン、空芯菜、ミントの葉など色々な野菜を千切りにしたものをのせて食べる。米麺は1800年代にベトナムがランサン王国との貿易でラオスへ訪れた際にラオスへと伝わったものだが、現在では時を経てラオスの文化とテイストに合わせ、そのスタイルもラオス風にアレンジされている。カオプンには大きく分けて3種類ある。１．豚肉のクリアスープ、２．牛肉で出汁をとったスープ、そして３．ココナッツと魚のスープ。１は“カオプンナムジャオ”と言い、豚の骨と肉を煮込んで作ったもので、煮こんだ豚肉のスライスが入っている事が多い。よりローカルな味に挑戦したいという人にはこれに腸、肝臓、肺、心臓などの臓物を加えてみるのも良い。次に牛肉スープの“カオプンナムパールアンパバーン”。これは深いカラメル色になるまで炒めた砂糖を、生姜やにんにくなどのスパイスと一緒に入れた、甘めのスープだ。牛すじ、ヒレ肉、すね肉を柔らかくなるまで煮込んでスープに使う。通常ラオスでは豚肉を牛肉の代わりに代用する家庭も多い。しかし、ヴィエンチャンとルアンパバーンの“カオプン

ナムパー”は少し違っている。ココナッツと魚のスープに米麺が入ったものだ。細い米の麺に魚でとったスープに芳醇なココナッツミルクがからみ、香りのよいハーブとほぐした魚の身も入っている。最後が“カオプンナムピック”といい、ココナッツミルクと魚で作られ、そのココナッツと唐辛子の混ざり具合から、“ラオスのラクサ”とも呼ばれる。このカオプンは魚を骨ごと煮て、チリペーストを混ぜたココナッツミルクに加え、白と明るいオレンジ色のコントラストを創り出している。ラオスを訪れたら、特に正月の時期は是非カオプンを食べてみてほしい。記憶に残る一杯になるだろう。


ヴィエンチャンで1日の仕事や観光を終えてから、リラックスできるどこか、喧騒から逃れて寛げる場所を探しているなら、街の中心地のセタティラート通りにあるI-Beamを試してほしい。ヴィエンチャン随一のタパスバー、アイビームはスナック、カナッペ、おつまみ、種類豊富なチーズ、冷たく冷えたビール、そして特に4月のラオス正月周辺の一番暑い時期にクーリングダウンできる場所を提供する。ワイン愛好家たちには、世界中から取り寄せた種類の豊富さ、ボトル1本180,000KIPからというリーズナブルな品揃えに満足するだろう。また、I-Beamでは午後5時から7時のハッピーアワーを設定しており、全ての銘柄のビールを1本頼めば2本目は無料になり、フリーのオードブルもついてくる。また、水曜日はレディースナイトで女性はグラスワインが半額になる。美味しいタパスと素晴らしいドリンクセレクションに加え、ロックや80年代、ポップスなど様々な音楽を流している。毎月第二木曜日はジャズコンサートが行われ、週末には生バンド演奏が店を揺らす。また、毎日“Amazing Buffet（素晴らしいビュッフェ）”と名付けたお得なランチを11時から14時まで一人5万kipで提供しており、前菜、メインディッシュ、デザートが含まれる。www.facebook.com/ibeamvientiane.でI-Beamの最新情報がチェックできる。営業時間は毎日午前１１時~夜１１時まで。

I-BeamAre you looking for a place to escape the heat… somewhere you can sit back and relax after a long day at work or seeing the sights around Vientiane Capital? Then you must try I-Beam on Settha Thirat Road in the heart of the city’s entertainment district.I-Beam, Vientiane’s premier tapas bar, offers snacks, canapés, finger food, and a wide range of cheeses, backed by ice-cold glasses of beer, perfect for cooling you down during the hottest months, especially around April’s Lao New Year. For those who prefer wine, I-Beam’s list offers a wide choice from around the world, with prices starting at less than LAK 180,000 per bottle. Better yet, I-Beam holds a daily “Happy Hour” from 17:00-19:00, when you can buy one beer of any brand and get the second at no charge, while enjoying free hors d’oeuvres. And glasses of wine are half-price for women on Wednesday’s Lady’s Nights. Along with tasty tapas and great drink selection, I-Beam’s sound system churns out a variety of music including rock, ‘80s, and pop. Every second Thursday of the month is reserved for jazz concerts, and live bands rock I-Beam on the weekends. I-Beam also serves a great-value lunch everyday called “Amazing Buffet”, as it only costs LAK 50,000/person from 00:11-14:00. The price includes a starter, main dish, and dessert. You can keep up-to-date on I-Beam’s music, menu, and more at www.facebook.com/ibeamvientiane.I-Beam is open daily from 11:00-23:00.

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By Bouphamany Chounlamany

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Le Silapa


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By Bouphamany Chounlamany

.ル・シラパフレンチレストランは、1999年の開店以来、以前の場所で豪華かつお手頃価格なフレンチを提供していたが、2012年12月にセタティラート通りにあるI-Beamの２階に移転した。同店はそのリーズナブルな価格にも関わらず、常に高級フレンチレストランとしてされてきた。それはル・シラパのシェフが輸入食材よりも、新鮮で良質な地元の材料やハーブを厳選して使っていたからだ。ラオス語で「芸術」という意味を表すシラパという名の通り、ル・シラパは料理のアートギャラリーとも思えるに違いない。ル・シラパへの階段をひとたび上がれば、1階のI-Beamとは全く違った雰囲気を感じられるだろう。室内の装飾は白とグレーで統一され、ビジネスディナーや特別な人とのロマンティックなディナーに最適だ。ル・シラパは単にフランス料理レストランだと見なされるだろう。しかし、ル・シラパは伝統に縛られないが故、「少しひねったフランス料理」といったほうが近いかもしれない。例えば、「Saumon mi-cuit（サーモンのたたき）」はミディアムに調理したサーモンにトマトジュースのゼリーと揚げ川海苔でアクセントをつけたわさびを添え、さらにショットグラス1杯のウォッカをかける。これがまた絶妙。ここで Visit Laos がル・シラパのメニューをいくつかお勧めしたい。“Saumon mi-cuit（サーモンのたたき）”を前菜に、メインに赤ワイン＆エシャロットソース、アンチョビバターのカナダ黒タラのフィレステーキ“Steak de morue charbonnière du Canada”、エシャロットのコンフィ、最後にはずせないのが“Fondant mi-cuit à la manière de Philippe（フィリップ流フォンダンミキュイ）”おいしい食事の前に少し飲みたい気分の時はI-Beamとル・シラパへどうぞ。I-Beamのハッピーアワーで一杯飲んでから、美味しい食事とワインで素敵な夜を過ごして。同じ屋根の下で全く違った雰囲気が楽しめる。ル・シラパの営業時間は毎日午前１１時~夜１１時まで。

Le Silapa French restaurant moved above I-Beam on Settha Thirat Road in December 2012, after serving its fine, affordable cuisine at a previous location since it opened in 1999. Le Silapa has always been viewed as an upscale French restaurant, in spite of its reasonable prices. The reason: rather than import its ingredients, Le Silapa’s chef carefully selects the best, fresh local products including herbs.Silapa means “art” in Laos, and you could certainly consider Le Silapa as a culinary art gallery. The minute you step up the stairs to Le Silapa, you feel the completely different ambience from I-Beam on the first floor. Le Silapa’s contemporary design combines white and grey décor, and is perfect for a business meal or a romantic dinner with that special someone.People might view Le Silapa simply as a French food restaurant, but “twisted French food” is closer to the mark, as they are not limited by tradition. For example, “Saumon mi-cuit” combines medium-cooked salmon served with bloody aspic and a touch of wasabi highlighted with fried river weed, and topped with a shot of vodka. It’s a very good mix.Visit Laos recommends a few Le Silapa dishes. Consider “Saumon mi-cuit” for a starter, followed by “Steak de morue charbonnière du Canada”: Canadian black cod fillet in red wine and shallot sauce, anchovy butter, and “confite” shallots. Last but not least, you must try “Fondant mi-cuit à la manière de Philippe”. If you are looking for a place to start off your night with few drinks followed by good dinner, I-Beam and Le Silapa are your answer. You can unwind with drinks during an I-Beam Happy Hour, and then finish the night with fine dining and a good bottle of wine.Both venues offer completely different atmospheres under one roof. Try them for yourself.Le Silapa is open daily from 11:00-23:00.

ル・シラパ


町の中心部ではたいていホテルやレストランが見つけやすいように、ヴィエンチャンのミーサイエリアも高級レストランが軒を連ね、様々な料理を楽しむ事ができる。その数

々のレストランのなかでもアリアのイタリア料理は美しいイタリアンフュージョン料理や、ホームメイドパスタやジェラート、高級イタリアワインなどで評判が高い。

オーナーシェフのジェラルドは5つ星ホテルでの長年の経験があり、全てのお客様に提供する料理が完璧であるよう、細心の注意を払い食材を吟味している。イタリアンワインやチーズ、カナダ産肉、南オーストラリア産の魚

など、大部分の材料を海外から取り寄せている。アリアの料理を食べれば、彼の細心のこだわりが感じられるだろう。どのメニューを選ぶかは簡単ではないが、私のおすすめを二つ紹介しよう。まず私のお気に入り“Tartara di Salmone Rosso Selvatico”。みじん切りにした新鮮な野菜、ディル、エキストラバージンオイル、バルサミコ酢とケッパーを混ぜたアラスカ紅鮭のタルタルは本当に私の味覚を満足させてくれる。

Italian Culinary Art

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Aria Mixay

Just like most city centres, where can find accommodation and restaurants, Vientiane Capital’s Mixay area is where you’ll find fine dining establishments huddled together, and offering a variety of cuisines. Among them stands Aria Italian Culinary Arts, which is gaining a reputation for dazzling Italian fusion food, homemade pasta and gelato, as well as premium Italian wines. Chef-owner Gerardo, who has many years of experience working in 5-star hotels, always carefully selects his ingredients to ensure each customer’s dish is perfect. He imports most of his ingredients such as Italian wine and cheese, Canadian meat, and South Australia fish. You can actually feel this attention to detail in the menu.Selecting a meal, however, is not easy, but I’d like to recommend a couple of dishes. I list “Tartara di Salmone Rosso Selvatico” as my favourite, as the wild Alaskan sockeye salmon tartar with minced fresh garden vegetables, dill, extra-virgin olive oil, lime, and balsamic jus and capers really tapped into my taste buds.

Tartara di Salmone Rosso Selvatico

アリア：イタリアンの芸術

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Another excellent selection, “Mezzelune di Ricotta di Pecora, Mascarpone e Spinachi”, presents half-moon-shaped ravioli stuffed with goat ricotta et mascarpone cheese, spinach, and cherry tomatoes, all seasoned with a fresh herb sauce. Last but not least, give the house signature dish, “Aria Tiramisu”, a try.Aria also offers a choice of seating options. You can relax in the beautifully appointed dining salon, enjoy your meal on the shaded terrace, or comfortably dine in the air-conditioned room. Aria can also cater to private or VIP groups in their upstairs private space.Though the menu would impress any gourmand, Aria also offers a great-value buffet lunch every Monday through Friday that includes access to the salad bar, pizza, a choice of pasta cooked to order, and tea or coffee at a reasonable price.So, if you want to take an Italian culinary journey in Vientiane, you must try Aria, which offers everything from wood-fired pizza to Italian fusion dishes. And wine-lovers have hit a bonanza, as Aria received an award for offering one of Asia’s Top-5 wine lists. Aria is open everyday from 00:11 to 22:00.For more information and menu updates, visit: www.ariaorg.com

もうひとつのお勧めは“Mezzelune di Ricotta di Pecora, Mascarpone e Spinachi”。ヤギのリコッタチーズやマスカルポーネチーズ、ホウレンソウ、プチトマトなどが詰まった半月型のラビオリをフレッシュなハーブのソースでいただく。最後に忘れてはならないのがアリアの特製“アリアティラミス”を是非試してみてほしい。アリアでは好みに応じて席を選べる。綺麗に飾られたダイニングサロンでリラックスすることもできれば、日陰のテラスで食事を楽しんだり、エアコンの効いた部屋で快適に食事する事もできる。また、2階のプライベートスペースでは個人的な集まりやVIPのグループの対応も可能だ。アリアの料理はどんな美食家も魅了するだろうが、加えて月曜から金曜はビュッフェもやっており、サラダバーやピザがあるだけでなく、お好みのパスタをオーダーでき、飲み物もリーズナブルな価格で提供している。もしあなたがヴィエンチャンでイタリア料理めぐりをしたければ、窯焼きのピザからイタリアンフュージョン料理まで幅広く提供しているアリアははずせない。また、アジアでトップ5のワインの銘柄を提供している店として賞を受賞したように、ワイン愛好家も満足する事間違いない。営業時間は毎日午前11時から夜10時まで。より詳しい情報やメニューの最新情報はこちらまで　www.ariaorg.com

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Chitchareune Mouang luang HotelBan Thatluang, BounKhong RdTel: 071 212 791, 253 663, 253 664Fax: 071 212 790Email: [email protected]

Burasari Heritage93 Unit 03,Phonheuang Village, Luang Prabang DistirctTel: 071 255 031, 071 213 331Fax: 071 213 332 www.burasariheritage.com

Ancient Luang prabang Hotel Sisavangvong Road, Ban PakhamP.O.BOX: 744, Luang PrabangTel : 071-212 264 Fax: 071-212 804E-mail: [email protected]

3 Nagas Boutique Hotel Ban Vatnong, Sakkaline RoadP.O. Box 722, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 253 888Fax: 071 253 999email: [email protected]

Kiridara Hotel22/13 North Road, Ban NaviengkhamTel: 071 261 888Fax: 071 260 935Email: [email protected]

Hotel De La Paix Luang PrabangManomai St, Ban Mano, 0600, Lao P.D.R Tel: 071 260 777Fax: 071 260 776Email: [email protected]

Le Calao Inn Tel: 071 212 100Fax: 071212 085Email: [email protected]

Le Palais Juliana HotelChao Phetsalath Street, Ban SangkalokTel: 071 260 417 Fax: 071 254 542Reservation: [email protected]

Sanctuary HotelKitsalat Road, Ban Aham, Luang PrabangTel: 071 213 777, 778, 779Fax: 071 213 [email protected] [email protected]

Santi Resort & SpaBan Nadeuay, Luang PrabangP.O. Box: 681 LaosTel: (856) 71 253470-9Fax: (856) 71 [email protected]@villasantihotel.com

The Apsara hotelBan Wat Sene, Kingkitsarath Rd,Luang Prabang, LaosTel: 071 254 670Fax: 071 254 [email protected]

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Luangprabang View HotelPhou Meo, Thai Lao Friendship RoadP.O. Box 675, LuangprabangTel: 071 260 560Fax: 071 260 290www.luangprabangview.com

Luangprabang InnBounkhong & Kingkitsarath Road Ban ThadLuang, LuangprabangTel: 071 260 997-98 Fax: 071 260 600www.lpb-inn.com

Luang Say Residence4-5 Ban PhonephengP.O. Box 507 Luang PrabangTel: 071 260 891 Fax: 071 260 [email protected]

Le Sen Boutique Hotel113 Manomai Road, Mano villageP.O.BOX 234, Luang PrabangTel: 071 261 668Fax: 071261 669www.lesenhotel.com

Manoluck Hotel121/3 Ban Phongkham, Phouvao RDTel: 071 212 250Fax: 071212 508E-mail: [email protected]@hotmail.comwww.manoluckhotel.com

Maison Souvannaphoum HotelBan Thatluang, Luangprabang district P.O. Box 741, Luang PrabangTel: 071 254 609Fax: 071 212 577Email: [email protected]

MyLaoHome Hotels & Villas04-05, Ban Choum Khong, Luang Prabang Tel: 071 260 680Fax: 071 260 690Email: [email protected]

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Sanakeo HotelBan Phongkham, Phouvao RD, Luang PrabangTel: 071 252 922Fax: 071 253 050 Email: [email protected]

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Satri House057 Photisarath Rd, Ban That Luang, Luangprabang districtTel: 071 253 491Fax: 071 253 [email protected]


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Luang Prabang 2013 New Year Programme

Wednesday 10 April 08:30 – Opening Market & Fun fair at Thad Luang ground (the old stradium)

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11April 19:30-23:30 – Traditional dance show and popular Lao singing performance by local artists at Thad Luang

Friday-Saturday 12-13 April 19:30-23:30 – Beauty contest for Nang Sankhan (Miss Lao New Year 2013 and Lao traditional dance and music at Thad Luang. A variety of food and drinks are available.

Photos by Judy Souvannavong

/10（水）8:30　マーケット＆移動遊園地オープン　場所：ワットタートルアン（旧スタジアム）

4/11（木）19:30-23:30　地元アーティストによる伝統舞踊ショー、ラオソングパフォーマンス場所：ワットタートルアン

4/12（金）~4/13（土）19:30-23:30　ナンサンカーン（ミスラオニューイヤー2013）コンテスト、ラオス伝統舞踊＆音楽　場所：ワットタートルアン。各種軽食や飲み物の販売もあり。

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14 April 06:00-12:00 – Market fair “Lolat” is set up on the main street between the old stadium and just before the Thad Luang primary school.13:00-17:00 – Gathering on the beach to make sand stupas, “Toppathatsay”, at “Hatsay Mounkhoun”(Mekhong River beach, Xiengman village in Chomphet district).

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Monday 15 April 08:00-12:00 – The Textile Exhibition at Ban Phanom and traditional Tai Lue ethnic group textile display followed by Baci ceremony.

4/14（日）06:00-12:00　旧スタジアムとタートルアン小学校の間のメインストリートに市場“ローラット”がオープン。13:00-17:00　河川敷で砂の塔を作る“Toppathatsay”場所：ハッサイムンクン（チョンペット郡シェンマン村のメコン川河川敷）

4/15（月）08:00-12:00　タイルー族伝統織物見本市とバーシーセレモニー

Source 参考元: www.tourismluangprabang.org


Events イベント

Luang Prabang 2013 New Year Programme

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15 April 13:00-17:00 – The procession of Miss Lao New Year (Nang Sankhan), monks, and Hmong, Khmu, Lao traditional customs parade from Vat Thatnoy to Vat Xiengthong.

Tuesday16 April 05:30 – Alms-giving ceremony (Saibat) at the National Museum and climbling Phousy Mountain to pay respects.

4/15（月）13:00-17:00　ミスラオニューイヤー

（ナンサンカーン）パレード、僧侶やモン族、カム族、ラオ族伝統コスチュームパレード　場所：ワットタートノイからワットシェントーン

4/16（火）05:30　ナショナルスタジアムでのサイバーツ（托鉢）の後、プーシーの丘に初詣

Photos by Judy Souvannavong

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Events イベント

Tuesday

16 April 13:30-17:00 – The procession of Miss lao New Year (Nang Sankhan) from Vat Xiengthong back to Vat Thatnoy in the morning and the evening. Baci ceremony is held in most families for blessings and welcoming a good life.

Wednesday

17 April 08:30 – Bringing Buddha image “Prabang” out of the National Museum to Vat Mai.

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18 April 19:30–22:00 – The ceremony of watering “Prabang” Buddha image for blessings at Vat Mai.

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19 April 08:00 – Bringing “Prabang” Buddha image back to the National Museum.

4/16（火）13:30-17:00　ワットシェントンからワットタートノイまで、ミスラオニューイヤー（ナンサンカーン）パレード　（この日は多くの家庭で豊かな生活を願ってバーシーセレモニーが行われます。）

4/17（水）08:30　仏像“パバーン”を国立王宮博物館からワットマイへ

4/18（木）19:30-22:00　パバーン仏像に水かけ儀式　場所：ワットマイ

4/19（金）08:00　パバーン仏像をワットマイから国立王宮博物館へ

Source 参考元: www.tourismluangprabang.org


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Patouxay (Victory Gate),Vientiane Capital


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Patouxay (Victory Gate),Vientiane Capital

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Phou Ang Kham Hotel13 North Rd, Ban VangviengTel: 023 511 586, 030 9377 2666Fax: 023 511 586Email: [email protected]

Moradok II ResortBan Houay Sangoua, Hatsala, VangviengTel: 023 511488Email: [email protected]

Malany HotelSavang Village, VangviengTel: 023 511 632, 023 511 083Fax: 023 511 583Email: [email protected]

Laos Haven Hotel & Spa Ban Viengkeo, Vangvieng Tel: 023 511 900Email: [email protected]

Savanhvangvieng HotelViengkeo Village, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511 716. Fax: 023 511 717Email: [email protected]

Roung Nakhone PalaceBan Savang, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511 679, 030 9649 762, 9649 763Fax: 023 511380Email: [email protected]

Silver NagaBan Savang, Vangvieng DistrictTel/Fax: 023 511 232Email: [email protected]

Thavexok HotelPhoudindeng Village, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511 722, 023 511 733Fax: 023 511 744Email: [email protected]

Thavisouk Hotel & ResortBan Muangsong, Vangvieng DistrictTel/Fax: 023 511 340, 511 [email protected]

The Elephant Crossing HotelP.O. Box: 5512, Vientiane, Lao PDRTel/Fax: 023 511 232info@theelephantcrossinghotel.comwww.theelephantcrossinghotel.com

Vangvieng ResortMuong Song Village, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511050, 030 5200795Fax: 023 [email protected]

Vansana Vangvieng HotelBan Sysavang, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511 598-9, 511 600-1Fax: 023 511602www.vansanahotel-group.com

Villa Vangvieng Riverside Ban Viengkeo, Vang ViengTel: 023 511 460, 030 571 7859Fax: 023 511 188Email: [email protected]

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A Bolikhamxay Break

Rather than trekking to the fall’s base, we drove another 800 metres to reach Tad Xai’s seven-step cascade. Next up, we perused the Ban Hadkai Visitor Information Center’s flora-and-fauna exhibition, library, and on-site rental camping gear, before cruising to Tad Leuk’s 6-metre-high falls with swimming spots. We dove in. Back on the road, we hit Ban Yang Kheua at Km 99 for a Lao lunch that included medicinal foliage that aided the liver, kidneys, bladder, and everything else. We toured the village, watched women weave baskets, and inspected the under-construction tourist lodge overlooking the Yong River and its trail along rapids to a boat back to the village. I had previously experienced the trek, but Pietro passed and purchased some crafts.

PKK FallsPietro called me at 06:30 Saturday morning to back his barroom promise. “I’ll be there by 07:00. My howling dogs announced his arrival, and two music CDs later, we pulled into Ban Na village in PKK to visit the village’s Chief Guide Mr Bounthatnon.He has run the Elephant Observation Tower since its 2005 opening, when sizeable herds could be spotted, but numbers have dwindled, though overnight stays and treks to Tad Lung Waterfall and the 40-meter-high Tad Fa remain hot.We continued to Km 90 and Ban Hadkai. I had promised Pietro drive-to waterfalls. We followed a new road along the Nam Mang River to the Pha Xai Waterfall plunging 40 metres over a cliff.

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“I have to get out of Vientiane. The hustle and bustle is killing me,” I told Pietro.“Bernie, Vientiane is the most laidback place on the planet,” he responded. “What are you talking about?”“I’m talking about waterfalls, rapids, boats, basket weaving villages and a really carefree night.”I painted a picture of paradise that started 80 km from the capital on Route 13 South’s best-paved leg to Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area’s (PKK) waterfalls. A pair of temples covered the canvas’s corner, signed by the provincial capital Pakxan. He liked it.

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「私ヴィエンチャンから脱出しなきゃ。この喧騒と慌ただしさでまいっちゃったわ。」私はピエトロにこう告げた。

「ベルニー、ヴィエンチャンは世界で一番のんびりした場所だよ。何をいってるの？」と彼は答えた。

「滝よ、滝。急流、ボート、籠作りの村、静かな夜！」私は首都ヴィエンチャンから国道13号線を80km行ったところにあるプーカオクワイ国立自然保護地区（PKK）の滝の絵を描いたことがあった。キャンバスの隅には寺院が二つあり、ボリカムサイ県都パクサンのサインが入っていた。彼もこの絵を気にいっていた。PKKの滝ピエトロはバーでの約束をコンファームするため、土曜日の朝6時半に電話をかけてきた。「7時までにはそっちに着くよ。」犬の鳴き声が彼の到着を告げ、車の中でCDをふたまわり聞いたところでPKKにあるバンナー村に到着し、チーフガイドのブンタノンさんに会った。彼はかなりの数のゾウが観測することができた2005年のオープンからゾウ観測塔を運営している。ゾウの数は減少しているが、タートルンの滝と落差40mのタートファン滝までのトレッキングと宿泊キャンプは今でも人気だという。私たちはさらに90km進んでハッカイ村を訪れた。私はピエトロに滝まで運転すると約束し、崖から40m下に落ちるパーサイ滝までナムマン川に沿った新しい道路を進んだ。私たちは滝壺までは歩かず、さらに800m離れた7段になっているタートサイ滝を訪れた。その次にハッカイ村の観光情報センターで動植物の展示や図書館、その場で借りられるキャンプ道具について調べた後、落差6mのタートルーク滝へボートで向かい、スイミングスポットに飛び込んだ。帰り道では99km地点のヤンクア村に立ち寄り、肝臓、腎臓、

Vats that WowBy mid-afternoon, we moved on to two memorable temples. First came Vat Phabath, where locals discovered a 2.4x1.2-metre Buddha footprint in 1933 and built the temple with colourful murals around it. Travellers stop to make merit by adding gold leaf to the Phabath (Buddha footprint) or by setting money in it. We shrugged and placed in some kip. Across Route 13, we pulled into Vat Phonsane on the Mekong, where Buddha is believed to have taken meals. We were months too early for the temple’s famed Bang Fai Phayanak Festival and mysterious Mekong fireballs marking the end of Buddhist Lent in October. Still, we relaxed in a sala on the spacious temple grounds.

Peaceful PakxanPlenty of people are now stopping in Pakxan Town, where the Nam Xan River empties its northern waters into the Mekong. We picked the BK Guesthouse, a few small and quiet rooms near the main road, and ate at a restaurant on the Nam Xan before heading across the river to Differs Disco and its 10 patrons. “Is this laidback enough?” I asked Pietro.“Sure is.” www.bolikhamxaytourism.com

膀胱、その他体に良いとされる薬用ハーブを使ったラオス式昼食をとった。その村では女性がカゴを編んでいる様子を見学し、現在建設中のヨン川を見下ろすツーリストロッジや、ボートで村まで戻る急流下りのルートを視察した。私は前にトレッキングしたことがあったが、ピエトロはトレッキングはせずにいくつかの工芸品を購入していた。寺院巡り昼下がりには2か所の寺を訪れた。最初に行ったのはワットパバーッ。地元の人によって1933年に2.4×1.2メートルのブッダの足跡が発見された場所で、その周りに色彩豊かな人が建てられた。ここに立ち寄った旅行者はパバーッ（ブッダの足跡）に金箔を足したり、お賽銭を供えたりして功徳を積む。私たちもいくらかのkipを置いてきた。国道13号線を渡り、ブッダが食事をしたと信じられている、メコン川にあるワットポンサンに向かった。この寺は10月の出安居に行われるバーンファイパヤナーク祭りと、火の玉がメコン川から現れる神秘的現象で有名で、私たちが訪れたのはその時期にはだいぶ早かったが、それでも広々とした境内にある東屋でリラックスした時間を過ごすことができた。平穏な町パクサン今では大勢の人々が、ナムサン川がメコン川と合流するパクサンの町を訪れるようになった。私たちはメイン道路の近くにある小さくて静かな部屋が数室あるBKゲストハウスに滞在し、ナムサン川を望むレストランで食事をしてから、川を渡ってDiffers Discoへ移動した。そこには常連客が10人ほどいた。

「充分くつろげたかしら？」と私はピエトロに聞いた。「もちろん。」

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Phabath or Buddha footprint

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Laos- Thai Friendship Bridge II

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Khone Pha PhengThe Southeast Asia’s biggest waterfallChampasack

The finest Arabica coffees in the world.Bolaven Plateau,Champasack

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

Yuang Waterfall, 40m high,Champasak

Traditional backstrap weaving of Katu ethnic group, Salavan

Photo by Node Yaganegi


1. Stay 3 nights pay for two, including a visit to Vat Phou with boat and Tuk Tuk - 200.00 $.2. Stay 4 nights pay for three, including airport pick up, visit to Vat Phou with boat and Tuk Tuk 300.00 $.3. A general Discount of 15% per room for any Expatriates and Diplomatic sta� working in Laos.(not for promotion 1 & 2) (Meals and entry fees are not included in our promotion)

Indulge yourself in the exquisite comfort and luxuri-ous 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.

Green Season PromotionStarting 1st of May until the end of September Green Season PromotionStarting 1st of May until the end of September

La Folie Lodge

メコン河中流にある魅力的な島に佇む、豪華かつ快適なホテルで贅沢な時間を過ごしてみませんか？ここでは自然が美しい素晴らしい景色や、まだ手付かずの伝統生活様式、更にはクメール寺院の古代遺跡であるワットプーに面した静かな川辺を眺めることができます。

グリーンシーズンプロモーション5月1日~9月末まで

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La Fol ie Lodge, Done Daeng, Distr ict Pathoumphone,Po. Box 668 Pakse, Lao PDR Tel : (856 30) 55347603 | Cel : (856 20) 55532004 | E-mai l : reservat ion@lafol ie- laos .com

1. 3泊滞在で1泊分無料*ボート・トゥクトゥクでのワットプーツアー含む-200$2. 4泊滞在で1泊分無料*空港送迎、及びボート・トゥクトゥクでのワットプーツアー含む-300＄

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1. Stay 3 nights pay for two, including a visit to Vat Phou with boat and Tuk Tuk - 200.00 $.2. Stay 4 nights pay for three, including airport pick up, visit to Vat Phou with boat and Tuk Tuk 300.00 $.3. A general Discount of 15% per room for any Expatriates and Diplomatic sta� working in Laos.(not for promotion 1 & 2) (Meals and entry fees are not included in our promotion)

Indulge yourself in the exquisite comfort and luxuri-ous 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.

Green Season PromotionStarting 1st of May until the end of September Green Season PromotionStarting 1st of May until the end of September

La Folie Lodge

メコン河中流にある魅力的な島に佇む、豪華かつ快適なホテルで贅沢な時間を過ごしてみませんか？ここでは自然が美しい素晴らしい景色や、まだ手付かずの伝統生活様式、更にはクメール寺院の古代遺跡であるワットプーに面した静かな川辺を眺めることができます。

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La Fol ie Lodge, Done Daeng, Distr ict Pathoumphone,Po. Box 668 Pakse, Lao PDR Tel : (856 30) 55347603 | Cel : (856 20) 55532004 | E-mai l : reservat ion@lafol ie- laos .com

1. 3泊滞在で1泊分無料*ボート・トゥクトゥクでのワットプーツアー含む-200$2. 4泊滞在で1泊分無料*空港送迎、及びボート・トゥクトゥクでのワットプーツアー含む-300＄

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Dokkoun Hotel & RestaurantBan Watluang, Champasak ProvinceTel 031 212131, 252993Fax:031 [email protected]@[email protected]

Champa Residence Hotel13 Rd, Pakse Dist, ChampasakTel: 031 212120Fax: 031 212649/[email protected]

Athena Hotel13 Rd, Phabath Village, Pakse Dist, ChampasakTel: 031 214888Fax: 031 [email protected]

Arawan Riverside Hotel Salakiew St, Phonesavanh VillagePakse District, Champasak ProvinceTel: (856 31) 260345-50 Fax: (856 31) 260567, [email protected]

Phaythavone HotelBan Phonsaath, Pakse, Champasak, LaosTel: 031 213623 Fax: 031 [email protected]

Pake Mekhong Hotel062 Khemkhong Rd, Pakse Vill, Pakse Dist, Champasak ProvinceTel: 031 218445Fax: 031 [email protected]

Residence Sisouk Boutique HotelBan Lakmuang, Pakse , Champasak, LaosTel: 031 [email protected]

Thavexok HotelPhoudindeng Village, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511 722, 023 511 733Fax: 023 511 744Email: [email protected]

Salachampa Hotel & RestaurantLakmeung Village, Pakse, Champasak, LaosTel: 031 212 273Fax: 031 [email protected]

Vangvieng ResortMuong Song Village, Vangvieng DistrictTel: 023 511050, 030 5200795Fax: 023 [email protected]

Sang Aroun Hotel13 South Rd, Pakse Champasak LaosTel: 031 252111, 031 252333, 030 9550134Fax: 031 [email protected]

Saylomyen HotelSalakiew St, Phonesavanh VillagePakse DistrictTel: 031 214475Fax:031 212429

Lao-Japan Friendship Bridge, Pakse. Photo by Judy Souvannavong


FACILITIESLaboratoryPharmacyXRayUltrasoundMammogramEchocardiogram

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At HONDA NEW CHIP XENG, near the Wattay International AirportBan Wattayyaithong, Souphanouvong Road, Sikhottabong districtVientiane Capital, Lao PDR

Tel: (+856) 21-513 095. Fax: (+856) 21-513 096E-Mail: [email protected]

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Family MedicineDiabetes clinicHypertension clinicMedical RepatriationPediatrics and child development clinicWell baby clinicOpthalmologyCardiology clinic (by appointment)Nephrology clinic (by appointment)Women’s clinicSkin Laser centreAnti-aging and preventive medicineTravel medicine clinicHealth check up centreDiagnostic and therapeutic centre


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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

Vientiane Xiengkuang (1) 6:00, 7:00, (2) 8:30(3) 22:00 150,000 Kip 180,000 Kip 210,000 Kip

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

Vientiane Phnompenh 20:30 470 000 Kip

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

Tel: (+856) 21 216507, Vientiane CapitalDeparture 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

Vientiane Nong Khai7:30, 9:30

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

15,000 Kip

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 170,000 Kip

Vientiane Phongsaly 7:15 190,000 Kip

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

170,000 Kip 190,000 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 130,000 Kip

Vientiane Parklai 8:00 90,000 Kip

Vientiane Kaerthao 10:00 100,000 Kip

Vientiane Khet Phi Sed 7:30 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

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

- Thanaleng Train Station. Tel: +856 (21) 833 002, Fax: +856 (21) 833 000

Train No. Dep Time Arr Time Class Price Remark

Thanaleng - Nongkhai

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

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

Nongkhai - Thanaleng

913 9:00 9:15

917 14:45 15:00

Nongkhai - Bangkok “U”= Upper bed “L”= Lower bed

Train No. 70 departs from Nongkhai at 18:20pm70 18:20 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

バスや電車のスケジュールBus & Train Schedule



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

Vientiane Xiengkuang (1) 6:00, 7:00, (2) 8:30(3) 22:00 150,000 Kip 180,000 Kip 210,000 Kip

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

Vientiane Phnompenh 20:30 470 000 Kip

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

Tel: (+856) 21 216507, Vientiane CapitalDeparture 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

Vientiane Nong Khai7:30, 9:30

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

15,000 Kip

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 170,000 Kip

Vientiane Phongsaly 7:15 190,000 Kip

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

170,000 Kip 190,000 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 130,000 Kip

Vientiane Parklai 8:00 90,000 Kip

Vientiane Kaerthao 10:00 100,000 Kip

Vientiane Khet Phi Sed 7:30 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

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

- Thanaleng Train Station. Tel: +856 (21) 833 002, Fax: +856 (21) 833 000

Train No. Dep Time Arr Time Class Price Remark

Thanaleng - Nongkhai

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

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

Nongkhai - Thanaleng

913 9:00 9:15

917 14:45 15:00

Nongkhai - Bangkok “U”= Upper bed “L”= Lower bed

Train No. 70 departs from Nongkhai at 18:20pm70 18:20 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

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-DEEHow 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-JaIDo 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/BawPlease 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-JaIDo 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/SUaNever mind 大丈夫・気にしないで Baw-PEN-YOUNGYou’re welcome どういたしまして DUEY-KwaRM-YIN-DEESorry/excuse me すみません/ごめんなさい Kaw-THODMy 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-JOwwhere 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-JOwI like Laos 私はラオスが好きです KHOY-MUK-PaH-TET-LaOGoodbye/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 KHOY-SIa-Ga-POw-NGURNMay 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-BaII 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-NEEStop here/There ここ/そこで停めてください YOOT-YOO-BORN-NEE/NUNThis/That way こちら/あちらの道です TaHNG-NEE/NUNTurn left/Turn right 左/右へ曲がってください IOw-SaI/IOw-KwaHStraight ahead まっすぐ進んでください PaI-SEU-SEUSlow down ゆっくり行ってください SaH-SaHHurry 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-TaIInternational airport ワッタイ空港 Sa-NaRM-BIN-SaH-KONDomestic airport 国内空港 Sa-NaRM-BIN-PaI-NaILao-Thai Friendship Bridge ラオスータイ友好橋 KwaH-MIT-TaH-PaaB-LaO-THaINorthern Bus Station 北バスターミナル Sa-TaH-NEE-LOD-MaY-SaI-NEUaSouthern Bus Station 南バスターミナル Sa-TaH-NEE-LOD-MaY-SaI-TaIMorning Market Bus Station タラートサオバスターミナル Sa-TaH-NEE-LOD-MaY-Ta-LaRT-SaOEmbassy 大使館 Sa-TaaN-TOODTemple 寺院 waTPolice station 交番 Sa-TaH-NEE-TUM-LUaDPost office 郵便局 HONG-KaaN-PaI-Sa-NEE


placeS to Stay 宿泊

Hotel 宿泊 HONG-HaMGuesthouse ゲストハウス BaHN-PUKResort リゾート BaHN-PUK-TaRK-aH-GaRTair-conditioned room エアコン付の部屋 HONG-aE-YEN

placeS to eat 食事Restaurant レストラン HaHN-aH-HaaNFood market (食鮮）市場 Ta-LaRT-aH-HaaNEat 食べる KINI 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-LaOVegetarian food ベジタリアンフード aH-HaaN-JaYBreakfast 朝食 aH-HaaN-SaOLunch 昼食 aH-HaaN-TIENGDinner 夕食 aH-HaaN-LaNGPapaya salad パパイヤサラダ TUM-MaRK-HOONGSpicy 辛い PHEDDelicious おいしい SaEPLike/Dislike 好きです/好きじゃないです MaK/Baw-MaKSteamed rice (普通の）ご飯 KOw-JOwSticky rice もち米 KOw-NIOwSoup スープ KaENGSeasonings 調味料 KEUaNG-POONGDrinks 飲み物 DEUMwater 水 NUMLao alcohol ラオス焼酎 LOw-LaODraft beer 生ビール BIa-SODDrunk 酔っ払う MOw-LaawThe bill please お会計御願いします KEB-NGURNVegetable 野菜 PaKFruit 果物 MaRK-MaIMeat 肉 SEENPork 豚肉 SIN-MOOBeef 牛肉 NGUaDuck あひる PEDChicken 鶏 KaIFish 魚 PaHShrimp えび KOONGSquid イカ PaH-MEUKSeafood 海鮮料理 aH-HaaN-Ta-LaYFried rice chicken 鶏肉チャーハン KOw-PHaT-KaIDessert デザート KaUNG-waaN

SHopping 買い物Market 市場 Ta-LaRTHow much is this? いくらですか？ UN-NEE-TOw-DaI?Cheap 安い TEUKExpensive 高い PaENGDiscount please? まけてもらえますか？ LOOT-DaI-Baw?I would like to buy a map 地図を買いたいです KHOY-YaRK-SEU-PaN-TEESilk cloth シルクの布 PaH-MaICoat/jacket コート/ジャケット SEUa-KUM-NOwRain coat レインコート SEUa-KUN-FONUmbrella 傘 KUN-HOMShirt シャツ SEUa-SURTSocks 靴下 TON-TINSwimsuit 水着 SOOT-LOY-NUMT-shirt Tシャツ SEUa-YURTBelt ベルト SaI-aEwHandicrafts 手工芸品 KEUaNG-HaT-Ta-KUMJewelry 宝石 KEUaNG-PET-POYOrnaments 装飾品 KEUaNG-Pa-DU

Let’s Speak Lao!ラオス語を話そう！


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HoueisayOudomxay

Vientiane

LuangNamtha

Fly with ONE Fare !!645,000Only Kip

One way

Round trip

Kip

These fares are valid until 30 May 2013, all taxes and YQ are included.Vice versa is permitted.Ticket must be issued 4 days prior to departure date.Name change and Refund is not permitted after ticket issued.1=Monday, 2=Tuesday, 3=Wednesday, 4=Thursday, 5=Friday, 6=Saturday, 7=Sunday

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Flight Schedule Flight No. Days Routing Dep. Arr. ACQV501QV502

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VTE - ODYODY - VTE

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10:5012:10

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QV901QV901QV902QV902

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VTE - HOEVTE - HOEHOE - VTEHOE - VTE

13:0013:0014:2514:25

13:5513:5515:2015:20

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VTE - LXGLXG - VTE

13:3015:05

14:2516:00

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Vientiane - Oudomxay - Vientiane

Vientiane - Houeisay - Vientiane

Vientiane - Luang Namtha - Vientiane

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