Emblem of Laos

National Emblem of Laos

The National Emblem of the Lao People's Democratic Republic shows important symbols of Laos. In the center is the national shrine called Pha That Luang, a special and historic place. There is also a picture of a dam, standing for power at the reservoir Nam Ngum.

The emblem shows an asphalt street and a field, representing development and farming. In the lower part, there is a gear wheel, standing for industry and progress.

Words in Lao script appear on both sides. On the left, it says "Peace, Independence, Democracy" and on the right, it says "Unity and Prosperity." These words show the values and hopes of the Lao people.

History

The emblem of Laos was first created in 1975. In 1991, it was changed to show less about Communism. The red star and hammer and sickle were replaced with an important building called Pha That Luang.

The emblem shows a circle with parts of a cogwheel and red ribbons. Words like "Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity, Prosperity" are on the ribbons. Rice plants are on either side. In the middle, there is a road, a field where rice grows, a forest, and a dam. This represents the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.