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Laos Essential Artistry Posting Page
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
 We feature some beautiful silk textiles from the Sam Neua region under the name of Nuaykeo Gallery. And as we explain in the Nuaykeo Textile section, the name Nuaykeo has special meaning to the Lao. In fact, on May 17, 2008, Huaphan province in the northeast of Laos hosted an official celebration, attended even by the President of Lao P.D.R. for the dedication of the city pillar in Xamneua district. The city pillar represents Nuaykeo, because at the top of the pillar is a multi-colored crystal ball and this crystal ball is a symbol of the popular folk song, Xamneua Pennuaykeo , which describes Xamneua as being rich in natural beauty and comparing it to a glittering ball, like the one sitting a top the city pillar. The song goes on to tell how the people of the province enjoy strong friendships among all ethnic groups, and how in their various colorful costumes they resemble a jeweled ball. A VCD was produced of the ceremony on May 17 and we purchased it when we were in Laos in December. The cover of the VCD case and VCD are reproduced above. We will include a couple of clips here in our blog because we think it will help people get a better feeling for Sam Neua and the special meaning of the Nuaykeo. by: Laos Essential Artistry 
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