291206 Wat Choum Khong Soulinthaham

As seen from the grounds of neighbouring Wat Xieng Mouane:






Chinese dragon on the gable:



The wat where everything seemed crooked & out of alignment - left & right doors of the viharn:



Cracks in the plaster (above left) make the cat wonder if the viharn structure is sinking to one side?

Another attempt to keep a fish out of the cat's reach - at the top of the banner pole:



The apex of the stupa beside the pole (above) looks like it has taken a (lightning?) hit, with some concrete missing & only one layer of the multi-tiered umbrella finial left.

291206 Wat Xieng Mouane - workshop 2

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For anyone who might be interested, books on such patterns can be found in the bookstores of places like Silpakorn University (directly opposite Grand Palace & Temple of Emerald Buddha in Bangkok).


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Classroom where drawing skills are taught:



On the left is a room where some of the paintings are on display (fourth photo from top in link) for sale.

In 2008 there was a new waterproof poster:




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Temple graffiti: