If you travel in Laos, you can find Dok Champa tree everywhere from the northern province 'Phongsaly' to the southern province 'Champassack'.
If you visit the world historic city LuangPrabang, you cannot miss it especially around Wat (Lao Temples). The picture on the right is Dok Champa. Now you know what it looks like..
Below is a 'Dok Champa' song. Translated from Thai to English by Khun TeeTumMo.
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Dok ery dok champa (Oh,Dok Champa);
Ton yai sa kha soong rahong (On the big, tall, and slender tree);
Dok yoo khai kho chai mai soi long (Those blooms out of reach will be gathered by sticks);
Praw prasong champa maa chai gan (For Dok Champa are so useful);
Muean khon dee yoo tee nai, khai phun sen (Alike good people though miles away);
Kho mai when khon tam tham khao saan (Will be sought after by many);
Champa nee mee glin por pra maan (Though Dok Champa fragrance is just moderate),
Yaam berg barn hom ra ruen-chuen jai ery! (It's blooming cheerful sweetness nourishes my soul!) |
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Dok Champa
(Champa Flower)
Picture - Courtesy of Khun Tee Tum Mo
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Thanks to Khun TeeTumMo for providing me with a wonderful Dok Champa's song. |
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