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Fa Ngoum or Fa Ngum was born in Muang Sua, a Lao principality located on the site of present-day Luang Prabang, and founded the Lan Xang Hôm Khao (better known as Lan Xang) kingdom in Laos in 1353. Fa Ngum was a grandson of Souvanna Khamphong, titled Phagna Khampong, ruler of Muang Sua and grandfather of Fa Ngum, banished Fa Ngum and his ...
The Lao term ເພງລາວເດີມ "peng Lao deum" (traditional Lao songs) describes the Royal Court music of Laos. Historical records indicate that an indigenous classical tradition existed, which was mainly influenced by ancient Khmer traditions and mountainous ethnic groups.
Continuing his conquests Fa Ngum turned toward the Sip Song Chau Tai along the Red and Black River valleys, which were heavily populated with Lao. Having secured a sizable force of Lao from each territory under his domain Fa Ngum moved down the Nam Ou to take Muang Sua .
13 kwi 2018 · Paying tribute to King Chao Fa Ngum, who united the Lao Lanxang Kingdom (current Lao PDR), Director General of the Heritage Department, Thongbai Phothisanere, representing those assembled, expressed pride over the recognition of Khaen music.
Styles of music found in Laos include classical court music, hill tribe music, mor lam (see Thailand), Thai luk thung (see Thailand), sakorn (syrupy sentimental pop music). Music from Thailand is also popular. Laos is dominated by the Lao but includes minorities of Hmong, Mien, Kmhmu, among many others.
6 dni temu · Continuing his conquests Fa Ngum turned toward the Sip Song Chau Tai along the Red and Black River valleys, which were heavily populated with Lao. Having secured a sizable force of Lao from each territory under his domain Fa Ngum moved down the Nam Ou to take Muang Sua.
Fa Ngum is considered by Laotians as being the founder of Laos and the first person to recognise the word of Buddha for the whole country, (the equivalent of our William the Conqueror) as well as the person who gave the country its historical borders, which are recognised, even today, by most Laotians.
