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| The Kong Thong - Bronze Drum | |
Stamp featuring the Kong Thong - Bronze Drum
Bronze drums, called Kong Thong, are widely used by several Lao ethnic groups like the Meo, Yaho, Kha and other mountainous tribes. The bronze drums are used in religious ceremonies and festivals, family events such as wedding, mourning and other celebrations and events. The drums are decorated with drawings symbolize events from the minority life.
They are venerated in Vietnamese folk religion and were worshipped in several temples such as the Đong Co Temple in Thanh Hoa and the Cao Sơn Temple in Hanoi.
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 1970 |
| Category | Buddhist Arts |
| Type | Postage Stamps |