Lao flag - xang sam heua |
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Lao flag - xang sam heua |
 Apr 27 2008, 07:40 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 27-April 08  |
I understand the reasoning behind the Lao PDR's initial post-revolutionary urge to change the old flag by removing the xang sam heua (three-headed elephant), but hasn't enough time gone by now to consider reversing that decision on the basis that with xang sam heua the flag has an idiosyncratic resonance that should be exploited in today's world, where it is so very necessary to stand out from the crowd when it comes to attracting tourist attention.
Xang sam heua is a uniquely Lao emblem which I believe should be used to help foreigners identify Lao PDR. It is only the inclusion of the Royal Umbrella which associated the elephant emblem with the former monarchy, so ditch the umbrella and keep xang sam heua! What do other forum members think of this idea? |
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Apr 27 2008, 08:23 AM
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AF Guru  Group: Members Posts: 3,060 Joined: 18-February 06 |
QUOTE(xaysana @ Apr 27 2008, 08:40 AM) [snapback]3664334[/snapback] I understand the reasoning behind the Lao PDR's initial post-revolutionary urge to change the old flag by removing the xang sam heua (three-headed elephant), but hasn't enough time gone by now to consider reversing that decision on the basis that with xang sam heua the flag has an idiosyncratic resonance that should be exploited in today's world, where it is so very necessary to stand out from the crowd when it comes to attracting tourist attention. Xang sam heua is a uniquely Lao emblem which I believe should be used to help foreigners identify Lao PDR. It is only the inclusion of the Royal Umbrella which associated the elephant emblem with the former monarchy, so ditch the umbrella and keep xang sam heua! What do other forum members think of this idea? You mean Xang Xaam Hua (hua = head; heua can mean boat with a low tone h). Anyway, I prefer the old one with the umbrella on it because it looks more beautiful. It could be a crown in the place of the umbrella. http://www.flags.net/old/VNMWLAOS.htm I wouldn't mind having a hybrid flag that combines the three-head elephant in the old royal flag in the place of the white moon in the new Lao LPDR flag. |
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Apr 27 2008, 08:40 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 2 Joined: 27-April 08 |
QUOTE(Bounthy @ Apr 27 2008, 09:23 PM) [snapback]3664378[/snapback] You mean Xang Xaam Hua (hua = head; heua can mean boat with a low tone h). I wouldn't mind having a hybrid flag that combines the three-head elephant in the old royal flag in the place of the white moon in the new Lao LPDR flag. Sorry if my Lao is a little rusty, but I've only ever seen it Anglicised the way I spelled it... My idea for the flag would be very much along the lines you mention, except without the umbrella. |
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Apr 27 2008, 04:44 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,954 Joined: 6-July 07 |
Maybe take out the elephants and keep the White Umbrella.
The White Umbrella or parasail has the most significance |
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Apr 27 2008, 08:18 PM
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AF Addict  Group: Members Posts: 813 Joined: 10-June 07 From: Champasak, Laos |
3 head elephant reppin the 3 kingdoms which were under one ruler(LPB) ???
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Apr 27 2008, 08:23 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,937 Joined: 3-April 07 From: The Nutty North, Cali. |
I'd be fine with either one.
Inserting the the 3-headed elephant within the white moon would be best though. |
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Apr 27 2008, 09:11 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,954 Joined: 6-July 07 |
The White parasail is what it seems to be, i think, same meaning as the Coat, in the "Coat of Arms" that appear on most European symbols of certain clans or groups.
It is what protects the Kingdom (3headed elephant) from the elements (which threatens the kingdom). as when ur out in the rain, and the umbrella protects you from the Rain, or the parasail as it shields you from the sun's ray's. It is the unifying symbol that brings all 3 kingdoms under 1 ruler or roof. as in the statue of Chao FaNgum, when he symbolizes the unification of All Lao Muangs under 1 Kingdom by showing one finger. |
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Apr 27 2008, 09:55 PM
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AF Guru Group: Members Posts: 3,937 Joined: 3-April 07 From: The Nutty North, Cali. |
Now that I think about it, I don't think it would be correct to bring back the 3 headed elephant. Since there is no more king, it would not make sense.
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Apr 28 2008, 10:29 PM
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AF Pro  Group: Members Posts: 2,110 Joined: 23-March 08 |
QUOTE(xaysana @ Apr 27 2008, 07:40 AM) [snapback]3664334[/snapback] I understand the reasoning behind the Lao PDR's initial post-revolutionary urge to change the old flag by removing the xang sam heua (three-headed elephant), but hasn't enough time gone by now to consider reversing that decision on the basis that with xang sam heua the flag has an idiosyncratic resonance that should be exploited in today's world, where it is so very necessary to stand out from the crowd when it comes to attracting tourist attention. Xang sam heua is a uniquely Lao emblem which I believe should be used to help foreigners identify Lao PDR. It is only the inclusion of the Royal Umbrella which associated the elephant emblem with the former monarchy, so ditch the umbrella and keep xang sam heua! What do other forum members think of this idea? As much as I love the 3 headed Elephant, I don't it would be proper to bring it back when Laos is still not united. The 3 headed Elephant symbolizes Lao unity. When part of Vientiane kingdom and Champasak Kingdom is now part of Thailand, how could the flag truly live up to the meaning of united Lao kingdom? |
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Apr 29 2008, 02:38 AM
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AF Fan  Group: Members Posts: 24 Joined: 25-October 07 |
keep the current flag no loss/gain from replacing with old flag. it is still Laos. perhaps drop PDR - i have no idea what ppl dem rep means.
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