Mar. 15, 2009 -- LUANG PRABANG, LAOS: Novice monks work on a new hall they are building at their temple in Luang Prabang, Laos. Luang Prabang is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the spiritual capital of Laos. There are dozens of "wats" or temples and thousands of monks in the city. It is still the center of Buddhist education in Laos. Photo by Jack Kurtz