Baháʼí Faith in Laos, Vientiane

Name: Baháʼí Faith in Laos
Address: Vientiane, Laos

#17 among attractions in Vientiane

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The Baháʼí Faith in Laos begins after a brief mention by ʻAbdu'l-Bahá in 1916 and the first Baháʼí enters Laos in about 1955. The first Baháʼí Local Spiritual Assembly is known to be first elected by 1958 in Vientiane and eventually Laos' own National Spiritual Assembly is first elected in 1967. The current community is approximately eight thousand adherents and four centers: Vientiane, Vientiane Province, Kaysone Phomvihane, Pakxe and smaller populations in other provinces. While well established and able to function as communities in these cities, Baháʼís have a harder time in other provinces and cannot print their own religious materials. The Association of Religion Data Archives estimated almost 14000 Baháʼís in 2005. ()

Coordinates: 17°58'0"N, 102°35'60"E

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Baháʼí Faith in Laos – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Talat Sao Mall, Laos National Stadium, Wat Si Saket, Presidential Palace.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
Talat Sao Mall, Vientiane
24 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the capital city of Laos, Talat Sao Mall presents a modern shopping experience in a locale that beautifully juxtaposes contemporary commerce with traditional Laotian life. Known as the Morning Market, this shopping centre is a hive of...
0.6 miE
Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue, Sport
Laos National Stadium, Vientiane
16 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Vientiane, the bustling capital city of Laos, stands the Laos National Stadium, a vibrant hub for sports and cultural events. As a premier sport venue, this stadium is a focal point for local and international gatherings, encapsulating the...
0.8 miE
Temple with thousands of Buddha figures
Wat Si Saket, Vientiane
20 min walk • Wat Si Saket is a Buddhist wat in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Lan Xang Road, on the corner with Setthathirat Road, to the northwest of Haw Phra Kaew, which formerly held the Emerald Buddha.
0.7 miSE
Palace
Presidential Palace, Vientiane
19 min walk • The Presidential Palace is the official residence of the President of Laos, who, by convention, also holds the position of General Secretary of the Lao People's Revolutionary Party.
0.9 miSE
Ex-Buddhist temple, now a museum and shop
Haw Phra Kaew, Vientiane
23 min walk • Haw Phra Kaew, also written as Ho Prakeo, Hor Pha Keo and other similar spellings, is a former temple in Vientiane, Laos. It is situated on Setthathirath Road, to the southeast of Wat Si Saket.
0.7 miE
Pagoda, Buddhist architecture, Monuments and statues
That Dam, Vientiane
19 min walk • That Dam is a large stupa located in Vientiane, Laos. Many Laotians believe it is inhabited by a seven-headed nāga who tried to protect them from an invasion by the Siamese army in 1827.
0.5 miE
Museum
Lao National Museum, Vientiane
13 min walk • The Lao National Museum is located in Vientiane, Laos. It was founded as the national museum highlighting the revolution of the 1970s and is located in a French colonial building. In 2007, the United States donated a grant to help develop the museum.
1.3 miSE
Busy Buddhist temple dating to 1563
Wat Si Muang, Vientiane
33 min walk • Wat Si Muang or Simuong is a Buddhist temple in Vientiane, the capital of Laos.
~1440 ftE
Buddhist architecture, Temple, Sacred and religious sites
Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane
7 min walk • Wat Ong Teu Mahawihan is one of many Buddhist monasteries in the city of Vientiane in Laos. This name is given to the temple due to the large, bronze Phra Ong Teu Buddha image that is in the temple: the largest Buddha in Vientiane.
1 miE
Church
Sacred Heart Cathedral, Vientiane
27 min walk • The Sacred Heart Cathedral, also called Vientiane Cathedral, is the name given to a Roman Catholic cathedral in the city of Vientiane, the capital of Laos. The temple is situated at the Rue de la Mission and near the French Embassy in Laos.
0.5 miE
17°57'52"N • 102°36'29"E
Nam Phou, Vientiane
14 min walk • Square, Fountain, Park

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Baháʼí Faith in Laos?

Nearby attractions include Wat Ong Teu, Vientiane (7 min walk), Lao National Museum, Vientiane (13 min walk), Nam Phou, Vientiane (14 min walk), National Library of Laos, Vientiane (15 min walk).

How to get to Baháʼí Faith in Laos by public transport?

The nearest stations to Baháʼí Faith in Laos:

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Central Bus Station CBS-1 (27 min walk)
Central Bus Station CBS-2 (27 min walk)