Hide and Seek, Pakse (Laos).
In the shadow of the Ben Tou Gong Temple, the sacred and the carefree meet in a moment of laughter.
Located in Pakse, the Ben Tou Gong Temple (本頭公廟) is a vital hub for the Sino-Laotian community. Dedicated to the “Local Lord” or Spirit of the Soil, this sanctuary is much more than a place of worship: it is a protective space watching over the neighborhood and its residents from the banks of the Sedone River.
Here, the imposing lion guardian statues, or Chinthes, do more than just ward off evil spirits. They become silent accomplices in children’s games.