Desperately Seeking Shangri La: Preserving Luang Prabang (Laos)
South East Asian Soirée: Imagining Indochina (4/5)
Thursday, December 3rd at 5 PM Eastern Time

Located on a promontory at the confluence of the Nam Khan and Mekong rivers, Luang Prabang has been listed since 1995 on the World Heritage list for its unique and remarkably well preserved architectural, religious and cultural heritage. With it picturesque old temple complexes, photogenic saffron-clad monks and brightly coloured flowering trees, Luang Prabang oozes atmosphere and charm. Not surprisingly, however, this seeming haven attracts huge numbers of visitors from around the globe.

 Let’s ramble together through the tranquil, almost car-free lanes of old Luang Prabang, and ponder the ever-growing problems of mass tourism. How to maintain the perilous balance between preserving tradition and catering to the needs of money-bringing visitors in search of authenticity. How do we guarantee a sustainable responsible tourism for tomorrow?

Virtual Soirée presentation procedure:

Dana and our guide will arrive at the meeting 10 minutes in advance for those of you who would like to say hello and make sure your zoom settings are ready. The presentation will start promptly at the scheduled hour, and Dana will begin the meeting by muting the microphones and introducing our speaker. The talk will be recorded.  The lecture will last about 45 minutes and afterward Dana will moderate a Q&A session. If you show up late, no worries, you will be muted upon entry.

After the tour, you will receive a follow-up email with a recording of the event. You will be able to access this recording until December 31st, 2020.

How to Join

Sign up below! Everyone’s first tour is complimentary, simply add this tour to your cart and use the code GETAWAY at checkout. If you have already used the code once, then you can still purchase a ticket to this tour and access to the recording for $35.