VIENG XAI, Laos — A small exhibit at the Welcome Center of the Pathet Lao Caves in Vieng Xai, Houaphanh Province, northeastern Laos. The Pathet Lao leadership used these natural karst caves to avoid relentless American bombing raids during the Vietnam War, and today the exhibit provides visitors with an understanding of this critical period in Lao history.
Photograph by David Coleman. At the Welcome Center of the Pathet Lao Caves in Vieng Xai, visitors are greeted with a small but informative exhibit that details the significance of these natural karst caves in Houaphanh Province during the Vietnam War. The caves served as a crucial stronghold for the Pathet Lao leadership, providing shelter and headquarters away from constant American bombing raids. The exhibit highlights the revolutionary struggle of the Pathet Lao and their resilience in the face of adversity. Visitors to the Welcome Center can explore artifacts, historical narratives, and photographs that shed light on this pivotal moment in Laos' history. The exhibit is an essential stop for those interested in the Vietnam War and Laos' fight for independence.
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Location: Pathet Lao Caves, Vieng Xai, Houaphanh Province, Laos
Photo credit: © David Coleman | Have Camera Will Travel / Alamy / Afripics
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