LUANG PRABANG (AFP) – As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms – but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town. The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) World Heritage site welcomed almost 800,000 visitors in the first nine months of […]
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As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town.For decades, Luang Prabang has seen large numbers of tourists come from all over the world to witness the morning alms-giving, but locals say the ceremony now resembles a photo shoot.
As dawn broke over Luang Prabang, saffron-robed monks trod the streets receiving alms but a cacophonous influx of camera-clutching tourists shattered the peace of the ancient Laotian town.