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The
King
Anouvong
Statue
is
a
monument
dedicated
to
King
Anouvong,
who
was
the
last
monarch
of
the
Kingdom
of
Vientiane
in
Laos.
The
statue
is
located
in
Vientiane,
the
capital
city
of
Laos,
and
stands
prominently
in
Chao
Anouvong
Park.
King
Anouvong
(1767-1829)
was
a
notable
figure
in
Lao
history.
He
sought
to
resist
the
expansionist
efforts
of
neighboring
Siam
(now
Thailand)
and
tried
to
regain
independence
for
his
kingdom.
However,
his
rebellion
was
ultimately
crushed
by
Siamese
forces
in
1827,
leading
to
Vientiane's
fall.
The
King
Anouvong
Statue
was
erected
in
2010
to
honor
his
memory
and
commemorate
his
bravery
and
determination
in
fighting
for
his
kingdom's
independence.
The
statue
depicts
King
Anouvong
on
horseback,
wearing
traditional
royal
attire.
It
is
made
of
bronze
and
stands
at
about
8
meters
high,
making
it
a
significant
landmark
in
Vientiane.
The
statue
serves
as
a
symbol
of
national
pride
for
the
people
of
Laos
and
is
a
popular
attraction
for
locals
and
tourists
alike.
It
is
often
included
in
city
tours
and
serves
as
a
meeting
point
for
gatherings
and
events
in
the
park.
