Recently, with the financial help from the ADB and the NamHa Eco Tourism Projects, a community house was set up in the middle of the Ban Vieng village. Ban Vieng (Kalom ethnic group) is located about 3 km from the town center of Luang Namtha, near the airport. |
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The house is build according to the traditional style of the Kalom people (Kalom, also known as Tai Yuan), although some modern toilet facilities have been added. The house can not just been used by the local villagers for meetings, weeding ceremonies and other events. It also serves as a tourist attraction, where local and international tour companies are able to show tourist the traditional customs of the Lao people. The villagers of Ban Vieng are very proud to keep their traditional customs and welcome tourists to see it. |
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The villagers are able to offer a range of services, which can be booked by tourists through the Tourism Information Office in Luang Namtha Town , or by any tour company in Laos. |
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The following services are available: |
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- A traditional bacci ceremony with dance performance (no food)
- Lunch or Dinner only
- Lunch or Dinner, including a traditional bacci ceremony
- Lunch or Dinner, including a dance performance
- Lunch or Dinner, including a traditional bacci ceremony and a dance performance
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Included: |
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| • Drinking water and Lao whiskey included |
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Prices: |
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1. A traditional bacci ceremony with dance performance |
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• 300 000 Kip (group size doesn't matter) |
| • Drinking water and Lao whiskey included |
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2. Lunch or Dinner only |
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• 01 - 10 pax = 65 000 Kip/pax
• 11 - 20 pax = 50 000 Kip/pax
• 21 - 30 pax = 40 000 Kip/pax
• 31 - 40 pax = 35 000 Kip/pax
• 41 - 50 pax = 30 000 Kip/pax
• 51 pax up = 25 000 Kip/pax ( Drinking water and Lao whiskey included) |
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| Vegetarian Set Menu (Lunch or Dinner) |
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Included: Drinking water and Lao whiskey included |
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| Kheng Nam Cheu: Mixed vegetables soup |
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| Koua Pak: Stir fried vegetables |
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| Mok Bon: Taro leaves steamed in a banana leaf |
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| Kao Soi: Noodles with beans, chilly sauce |
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| Tom Pak: Boiled vegetables |
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| Koua Nor: Stir fried Bamboo |
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| Mak Hung: Papaya |
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| Mak Kuai: Banana |
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Non vegetarian Set Menu (Lunch or Dinner) |
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Included: Drinking water and Lao whiskey included |
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Kheng Norsom: Sour bamboo soup with chicken, pork or duck |
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Laap: Minced pork, fish or beef meat. |
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Tom Phak: Boiled vegetables |
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Mok Pa : Steamed fish in banana leaf |
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Neung Pa: Steamed fish |
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Kao Soi: Noodles with beef or pork sauce with beans and chilly |
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Koua Sin: Stir fried pork, beef, and buffalo |
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Mak Hung: Papaya |
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For bookings, please contact one of the following: In Luang Namtha Town : |
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Provincial Tourism Office. (Ms. Alinda or Mr. Khamlay) Tel: 086 212014. |
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e-mail: khamlays@yahoo.com |
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| Or Tourism Information office (Mr. Bountha) Tel: 086 211534 |
