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19 The Red Chapel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

The Red Chapel at Wat Xieng Thong is one of the most unusual that I have seen at a temple or wat in Southeast Asia. Its red stucco façade is covered with glass mosaics that illustrate the religious and everyday activities of Laotians. They were added in 1957 to celebrate the 2,500th anniversary of the Buddha’s death. Inside is a 16th century reclining Buddha that represents his achievement of Nirvana.

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The Red Chapel at Wat Xieng Thong in Luang Prabang, Laos

Wat Xiengthong, Khem Khong, Luang Prabang, Laos

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