Emblem of Laos

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

The emblem also shows an asphalt street and a stylized watered field, representing the country’s development and agriculture. In the lower part, there is a section of a gear wheel, which stands for industry and progress.

Words written 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 express 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 because of big changes in the world. 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. There are words like "Peace, Independence, Democracy, Unity, Prosperity" written on the ribbons. Rice plants are on either side. In the middle, you can see a road, a field where rice grows, a forest, and a dam. This all represents the Lao People’s Democratic Republic.