Laos 2003 S/Sheet Buddha Image At Luang Prabang

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Laos 2003 Stamps S/Sheet Name : Buddha image at Luang Prabang . Date of issue : 04-10-03 Denomination : 5 00 k , 1 500 k , 3 000 k , 3 500 k . Quantity : 100 000 pieces for each. Legend : Luang Prabang was the ancient capital of the Kingdom of Lane Xang and a religious centre With temples , monasteries and Buddha images . Recognizing the importance of the Buddhist faith in Lao culture , the Entreprise des Postes Lao has issued a series of Lao Postage stamps as a tangible reminder to young and old , Lao people to conserve them for new and visitors , of this great heritage . Some of the great Buddha images include Pha Senesouk , built in 1718 which is 3 meters high and 1 ,2 meters wide . This is located in Vat Sene Soukharam . Another Buddha image , Pha Ong Luang , made of ciment in 1970 , of 3,00 meters high and 1,20 meters wide . This is in Vat Nong Sikhounmuong . Pha Gnai (Big Buddha) was built in cement in 1922 , and is 1,70 meters high and 1,20 meters wide . This is in Vat Meunna . During the full moon at the end of February , a ritual festival is held to pay homage for him . Pha Ong Sene , made of a copper alloy , 2,00 meters high and 0,70 meters wide , is kept in Vat Nong Sikhounemuong . Pha Attharatsa , made in 1698 , is 6,80 meters high and 1,20 meters wide , Like Pha Seneesouk and Pha Attharatsa is kept in Vat Sene Soukharam . Get It Before Its Gone. Save The Vintage For The Future.

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