The Si Phan Don (meaning The 4000 islands) is a riverine archipelago located in the Mekong River, Champasak Province in southern Laos. It’s characterised by numerous islands, half of which are submerged when the Mekong River is in flood. Around the turbulent waterfalls of Si Phan Don fishermen risk their lives daily to catch fish. The fishermen use different kinds of fish trap, especially “Li”, a traditional fish trap from Si Phan Don area.
