the lao mask

communication with the spirits has always been an important aspect in lao daily life. to this day, ritual dances continue to be performed in many parts of the country, both by ethnic lao and by many minority groups. one of the best known animistic dance rituals
still performed today is that associated with the guardian deities of luang prabang. the red mask and costume are worn at a festival that takes place every lao new year at wat wisu, in luang prabang. this is the mask from laos. it is a guardian of luang prabang named nha nheu po nheu.

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