Award From Uniesco

Days along the Mekong, we'll find sacred temples standing where the river's bending. Time — we'll honor ancient ways, as we sail on boats through misty morning haze. 80 temples in our land, we bow in silence where the Buddha stands. Round, round, through sacred Laos. Round, through peaceful Laos. Round, through ancient Laos. Round, through beloved Laos.

Festival spirits fill the air, celebrations everywhere. Feel the blessings, hear the drums, as dancers weave and sway as one. Boun, Boun, Boun Pi Mai! Boun, Boun, That Luang shines! Boun, Boun, Bang Fai soars! Boun, Boun, hearts combine! Sabaidee!

Village life flows day by day, traditions guide our way. Feel the kinship, hear the khene, as communities gather near. Songs, songs, elders share! Songs, songs, stories flow! Songs, songs, children learn! Songs, songs, wisdom grows! Sabaidee Lao!

Morning alms at break of day, monks walk ancient ways. Feel the spirit, hear the prayers, as merit fills the morning air. Dawn, dawn, blessings rise! Dawn, dawn, incense glows! Dawn, dawn, faith survives! Dawn, dawn, peace flows! Sabaidee!