Vientiane, Laos: Patuxai (literally Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph) - golden finial - commonly known as the four-faced Buddha, this is actually a representation of the creator god Brahma (Mahabrahma), worshipped outside of Hindu contexts by regular Buddhists - Patuxay was completed in 1968 to celebrate independence from France (1949). In 1995 it was renamed by the communists of Pathet Lao to celebrate their victory in the civil war, and dedicated to “The Heroes of August 23, 1975” (Day of the Communist seizure of power). Southeast Asia | Figurine | Monument | Close-up | City

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