Laos 1955 Ramayana Epic and Buddha Jayanti Set

Laos · 1955 · 1k, 2k, 3k, 20k, 50k, 100k (Kip)

This six-value stamp set depicts scenes from the ancient Indian epic, the Ramayana, featuring intricate designs with figures and a seated Buddha-like figure under a tree. The stamps commemorate the 2500th anniversary of the founding of Buddhism.

Issued shortly after Laos gained full independence from France in 1953, these stamps reflect a reassertion of national cultural and religious identity. They celebrate the 2500th anniversary of the Parinirvana of Buddha (Buddha Jayanti), a significant event widely observed in Buddhist countries.