Probably the most elegant Buddhist temple in Vientiane, Wat Sisag is a feast for history and architecture lovers near the riverside in the city center.

The Burmese-style exterior design is also a beautiful sight to behold, and during the day look forward to a devotional activity by crossing the monks, adding an extra layer of charm to the site.

Lao Liang said: "The Arc de Triomphe in Laos is a large monument that was originally used to commemorate the people who died in the war, but now it has become a place for Vientiane people to celebrate large-scale events. ”

"When you come to Laos, I still recommend taking a look at Vientiane, the other small cities are not large, Attapeu, Huisai, Beishan and other towns, some places are still relatively backward, the living conditions are poor, and the traffic is not very convenient, I still recommend that we mainly visit in Vientiane. ”

"Okay, Lao Liang, thank you for your suggestion, you are more familiar than us, so please arrange it well!"

"Well said, well said!"

"Let me introduce the national flower of Laos, every country I go to, there is a national flower, and Laos also has it, I will take you to see it. ”

Zhou Sen was also very curious, he didn't know what kind of flower the national flower of Laos was, so he followed Lao Liang to see it.

"This is frangipani!" Lao Liang stopped, pointed to a peculiar flower, and introduced to everyone that Zhou Sen had never seen this kind of flower, and he was very curious.

Frangipani, also known as Burmese gardenia, yolk flower, oleander family, frangipani, native to the Americas, deciduous shrubs or small trees, thick and fleshy branches.

The leaves are large, thick papery, mostly clustered at the top of the branches, the leaf veins are connected to form a side vein near the leaf margin, several flowers are clustered at the top of the branches, the corolla is cylindrical, about 5-6 cm in diameter, 5-lobed, milky white outside, bright yellow in the center, extremely fragrant.

Lao Liang said: "There is also a kind of pink frangipani, extremely charming, flowering period 5-10 months, frangipani blooms in summer, fragrant and elegant, after falling leaves, the bare trunk bends naturally, its shape is very beautiful, suitable for planting, grass planting, can also be potted, can be used as medicine. ”

"This kind of flower is very suitable for the weather in Laos, suitable for growing in a relatively hot climate, too cold places, like Russia is not very suitable for growth!"

After listening to Lao Liang's introduction, Zhou Sen nodded, looked at this kind of flower in the past, and found that this flower can especially grow in hot places, or has a very tenacious vitality, deciduous shrubs or small trees, the twigs are thick and fleshy, and several flowers are clustered at the top of the branches, relatively tall, and not easy to be picked, this is a kind of flower born in nature, which is very adaptable to the local climate and soil.

"Even the flowers have such a strong vitality, which shocked me very much, we human beings must be brave and strong to live and adapt to the surrounding environment!"

Lao Liang nodded, "Yes, sometimes, we humans can also get some inspiration from plants, this kind of frangipani can become the national flower of Laos, but also because of its strong vitality, it is still very beautiful, and it is very fragrant, and it can decorate the surrounding buildings!"

"With the embellishment of flowers to make the complex look more beautiful, let's introduce the music of Laos, music is also a friend of mankind, people can no longer live without music!"

Lao classical music was developed in the 19th century in the court of King Chao An Oo, the last monarch of the Vientiane Kingdom of Laos, and the style was derived from the classical tradition of the Siamese court, which was well educated and included an orchestra consisting of gongs and drums, old xylophones, bamboo flutes, and wind instruments.

This is given a historical and cultural charm here, and the popularity of Lao classical music and drama is understandable.

Lao Liang said: "In fact, at the beginning of music, it was just when people were working, sometimes they hummed involuntarily, which was a kind of happy rhythm, and then some musicians composed it into music, and it was handed down. ”

"It is easier for people to listen to music while they are working, and they are more energetic in their work, and sometimes, in the fields, the boys and girls also rely on mountain songs to convey their affection. ”

"Although the classical music of Laos is a bit ancient, it still has the national characteristics of Laos, and the charm is different from the charm of our Chinese folk music. ”

Of course, with the mutual exchange of world cultures, there are also European and American pop music introduced to Laos, and young people are more fashionable and like to listen to some fast-paced European and American pop music. ”

"Lao folk and pop music has also maintained its prestige, but it has also retained its local characteristics, forming the Lao folk style and Lao pop music style. ”

"I can play some distinctive songs for everyone to enjoy!"

Lao Liang took out his mobile phone and found some Lao folk music to play for everyone to listen to.

The tune is a little different, sometimes lyrical, sometimes melodious, and it's still very good.

Zhou Sen said: "Music really knows no borders, music is a good friend of mankind, Lao folk songs are very good, we also like to listen to them, there are some exotic." ”

"Yes, there are a lot of music like this, I have saved at least 50 songs, and sometimes, when I go home and have free time, I play and listen to it, especially in the quiet night, and the mood becomes happy, it's still very good!"

Zhou Sen nodded, "Lao Liang, let's introduce to us the cooperation projects between China and Laos, and let us know what kind of changes the 'Belt and Road' will bring to Laos?"

"Okay, let's introduce it from the transportation, I think this is the biggest change, the railway is the 'Belt and Road' initiative to connect with Laos to change the land-locked country into a land-linked country strategy landmark project, China sent railway professional engineers to Laos, work together. ”

"It is still under construction, and it is expected that after it is completed and opened to traffic by the end of 2021, it will be possible to reach Vientiane directly from the China-Laos border in 3 hours, and passengers will no longer need to spend 16 hours by car. ”

"This is the first overseas railway project with Chinese investment and construction, joint operation and direct connection with China, and it can also be connected to Thailand, Malaysia and other countries in the future, which is of great strategic significance. ”

"The Belt and Road Initiative" interconnection, transportation is very important, want to develop the economy, first of all, it is necessary to build transportation, if it can be opened to traffic, it can promote trade, Laos is very close to Yunnan, if it can be opened directly from Yunnan, it is very convenient, after the completion of the railway, it can be directly connected to Vientiane, can transport people, can also transport goods, trade growth will also increase rapidly. ”

"If it can be connected to Thailand and Malaysia railways in the future, it will be more convenient, the "Belt and Road" is China's wisdom, and it also brings huge development opportunities to the countries along the "Belt and Road", which is beneficial to the countries along the route, so we see the great cooperation prospects of this project, and we have also received a lot of support. ”

"If trade is developed, some agricultural products from Laos can also be traded to China, and fresh Lao fruits, Thai fruits, and Malaysian fruits can be eaten, and people can be provided with a variety of fruits and vegetables, which is mutually beneficial, and also promotes local employment and is welcomed by people. ”

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