3457 x 5200 px | 29,3 x 44 cm | 11,5 x 17,3 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
2005
Ubicazione:
Luang Prabang Laos
Altre informazioni:
Wat Xieng Thong was built in Luang Prabang around 1560 by king Setthathirat. It is one of the most significant in Laos, residing at confluence of Mekong and Nam Khan rivers. This is the mythological point where two hermits who founded the town placed a stone to signify new settlement. Another tale describes a betel merchant named Chanthapanit who built his palace on the site and declaring himself to be the first king, and founder of the Wat. The union of the two rivers is also said to be the home of two nagas (water sprits in the form of snakes.) Until recently there was still a shrine to them. Until 1975 Wat Xieng thong was a royal temple, and a place of coronation, where Buddhist, animist and royal traditions merged under one roof.
