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  THE POLITICS OF RITUAL AND REMEMBRANCE
Phetsarath was the son of the uncle and viceroy, ouparat (10), to King Sisavang Vong, and grew up with the king.
Over the next few years, due to substantial changes in the relations between Laos and France which satisfied the aspirations of most of the Lao Issara members, the Lao Issara was dissolved in 1049 and its members returned to Vientiane, except Phetsarath and Souphanouvong (11).
Because of his role in the Lao Issara, of which the LPRP claims to be the heir, Phetsarath remains a legitimate royal figure under the LPDR.
www.laosnet.org /fa-ngum/ewans.htm   (8197 words)

  
 Dictionary of Meaning www.mauspfeil.net   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-04)
On the other hand, these adaptations have allowed ''mor lam'' not only to survive, but itself spread into the rest of Thailand and internationally, validating Isan and Lao culture and providing role-models for the young.
After Siam extended its influence over Laos in the 18th century 18th and 19th century 19th centuries, the music of Laos began to spread into the Thai heartlands; even King Mongkut 's Ouparat vice-king Pinklao becoming enamoured of it.
But in 1865, following the vice-king's death, Mongkut banned public performances, citing the threat it posed to Thai culture and its role in causing drought.
www.mauspfeil.net /Mor_lam.html   (1646 words)

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