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| Sand Stupas building | |
One of the ceremonies takes place in the New Year Festival (PI Mai) is Sand Stupas building ceremony. The stupas symbolizing Mount Sumeru, where King Kabinlaphom's head was kept by his seven daughters according to the legend "Nang Sang Khan". The stupas are built in front of Wats. They are sprinkled with scented water, decorated with flags and covered with yellow cloths symbolizing Buddhism. The stupas, with their offerings are than offered to the monks, thus people gain merits. |
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| Issued Country | Laos |
| Issued Year | 1992 |
| Category | Events |
| Type | Postage Stamps |