Mission
The mission of the Xieng Mieng Project is to transform the beloved character known throughout Laos and some parts of Southeast Asia into something that will entertain, educate, and preserve the Laotian culture.
Children's Book
The first part of the project is the children's book. You can look at the synopsis for each story in the stories section. I will be writing the books in rhymes with some loose translation of the original fables. With the success of the Kickstarter campaign, we are planning to have the first book by August, 2013.
Interactive Learning
The second part of the project is Interactive Learning. The Interactive Learning piece will include animations, songs, Lao alphabets and games. We will be bringing one of the stories to life in an animated short. You can look at some of the animation tests that we have done so far in the movies section. This piece will also be on sale here once it is completed.
Contributions are Welcomed
This project is a huge undertaking for one person to accomplish. I do appreciate all the support I can get. I promise I will use the funds for this project only. I will be putting up a page for this purpose. Contributors will receive copies of the materials we publish and create. Thank you to the Lao Heritage Foundation for their generous contribution.
Brief History of Xieng Mieng
Once upon a time there was a character who delighted everyone with his cleverness and trickery. Xieng Mieng was such a character. His name wasn't always Xieng Mieng though. He has been called many names and Xieng Mieng is one of them. In Thailand, his name is Srithanonchai. In Laos and the Issaan region of Thailand, his name was Kham until his incident with the mieng merchants. In Khmer, his name is Ah Thonchuy Prach. Lastly, in Burma, they refer to him as Saga Dausa. He was a very popular character in Southeast Asia and there are many different versions of his stories.
Xieng Mieng book is in publication by Sahtu Press with nawDsign. All rights reserved.
Xieng Mieng character and logo is a trademark of Nor Sanavongsay.
Duplication in whole or in part is prohibited by law.