National Peace Award

Days across Laos, from Houaphanh to Champasak, we'll find ancient treasures hidden in sacred temples old. Time - we'll honor precious moments, as we journey down the Mekong's flowing stream. 80 temples across our land, silently we bow before the Buddha's grace. Round, round, through beloved Laos. Round, through peaceful Laos. Round, through beautiful Laos. Round, through our homeland Laos.

Festival spirits fill the air, celebrations begin at dawn. Feel the blessings, hear the drums, as dancers move along. Boun, Boun, Boun Pi Mai! Boun, Boun, That Luang Fest! Boun, Boun, Bang Fai time! Boun, Boun, all unite! Sabaidee!

Village life in harmony, traditions passed with pride. Feel the kinship, hear the khene, as communities unite. Songs, songs, ancient songs resound! Songs, songs, through bamboo flutes! Songs, songs, elders gather round! Songs, songs, culture lives! Sabaidee Laos!