Patuxai (literally Victory Gate or Gate of Triumph), formerly the Anousavary or Anosavari Monument,'s a monument in the center of Vientiane, Laos built in 1962 or 1968. It's dedicated to those who fought in the struggle for independence from France. Although bearing a general resemblance to the Arc de Triomphe, in Paris, it's typically Laotian, decorated with many kinnari figures. The Patuxay was built using American funds. The US had given Laos money to build a new airport, however the Laotian… (More on Patuxay)