Gallery » ASIA/SOUTH PACIFIC » Round the World 2016 - Southeast Asia » Pandaw Cruise - Vientiane to Jinghong » 11.20.Animist Blessing & Traditional Dancing

This evening we enjoyed a couple of special treats.  First, we participated in an Animism ceremony where we each were given an Animist blessing.  Animism is a religious belief whereby all objects, places and creatures possess a distinct spiritual essence.  It is further believed that all things - animals, rocks, weather systems, plants, etc. - are alive.  After receiving this blessing, we enjoyed some traditional dancing.  Please click on the first image to begin.

 

Traditional Dancing
Traditional Dancing
Traditional Dancing
Traditional Dancing