Fun fact 2 about Luang Prabang
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Every morning at sunrise, monks walk in a procession through the streets accepting alms offered by local residents.
Luang Prabang
Laos
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Luang Prabang
Laos
Country
Laos
Population
58.0K
Coordinates
19.88, 102.13
Luang Prabang, historically known as Xieng Thong, and alternatively spelled Luang Phabang or Louangphabang, is the capital of Luang Prabang Province in north-central Laos. Its name, meaning “Royal Buddha Image,” derives from the Phra Bang, a statue symbolizing Lao sovereignty.
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