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Traditional Arts and Ethnology Centre

Luang Prabang, Laos
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4.5 of 5 stars 83 Reviews
Type: Museums
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Geneva, Switzerland
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52 reviews 52 reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 May 2012

The museum offers great insight about the different main ethnic groups in Laos, and it has a restaurant with authentic traditional dishes that you won't find on the regular Lao menu!

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Portland, Oregon, United States
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Make sure to find this while you're in Luang Prabang. It was helpful to learn about the different hill tribes, including the crafts, clothing, and traditions. Plus we had a yummy pastry and tea afterwards.

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Gibsons, B.C.
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52 helpful votes 52 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012
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Not easy to find, but well worth the search. Provides a good overview and education for people from other countries. Loved the shop, and bought two lovely handwoven scarves for my daughters.

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London, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

This little museum was unexpectedly professional and interesting. We learnt lots about the different groups of people in Laos that we didn't learn about anywhere else. The shop selling Laos villager handcrafts was great and i got some really nice gifts for here (and a few things for myself)! Very friendly staff. Small but worth a trip if you've got... More

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Silver Spring, Maryland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2012

Some people dislike the idea of an ethnological museum on principle, as a glorified people zoo, but TAEC has done a great job of getting minority voices represented and thoughtful analysis. More progressive than many similar Western museums. Only wish it was bigger!

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Coffs Harbour, Australia
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33 reviews 33 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Got the feeling this place was run by people dedicated to preserving and sharing the history of this beautiful area. Interesting information on wedding traditions. If you are in that part of town, go in for half an hour is all you should need

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Montevideo, Uruguay
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

a very well preserved museum, with enough history to tell and let you know about the different ethnias in Laos. a very nice french cafe with its specialities.

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Langkawi, Malaysia
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43 reviews 43 reviews
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22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

This centre was surprisingly interesting; quite small but very informative about the different ethnic groups in Laos; including the small shop where you can buy some nice things and a little cosy cafe this makes it an interesting place to visit.

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31 reviews 31 reviews
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15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2012

a great little museum with good displays of tribal costumes and artifacts. Knowledgeable guides,good shop selling hand made items with provenanceand a cafe with home made cakes.

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Bristol, United Kingdom
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33 reviews 33 reviews
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14 helpful votes 14 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 March 2012

Small and compact, but filled with lots of information. A very interesting insight into the various tribes of the area. Clothes and daily life implements, as well as a couple of nice dioramas. Lots of information boards in English. Photography is permitted but no flash. There is a small shop at the end selling quality products, as well as a... More

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