Laos often refer to the place where their ancestors lived as "the land of gold". It is said that this land is rich in gold, and people gamble and fight cocks with gold bars, so it is called the land of gold. Ancient Indians once thought that this land was rich in gold. This view has certain credibility, because the old name of Luang Prabang, the ancient capital of Laos, is Xiangtong, which means "Jincheng".

Plumeria is also called gardenia, yolk flower, jasmine flower and big season flower in India. In Xishuangbanna, China and some countries in Southeast Asia, plumeria is widely planted in Buddhist temples. As one of the "five trees and six flowers", it is also called "temple tree" or "tower tree". Its tree shape is beautiful and grotesque, and the whole trunk contains milk. Plumeria has beautiful tree shape, many branches, grotesque shapes and different shapes; Leaves are like loquat, which fall in winter, leaving semicircular leaf marks on the branches, quite like antlers, and the spots are beautiful. It can be described as the first choice for small trees in tropical areas for landscaping, courtyard layout and potted viewing. The bark is thin, grayish green and rich in toxic white juice, which can be applied externally to treat scabies and redness. Wood is white, light and soft, and can be used to make musical instruments, tableware or furniture. Plumeria is very popular in many regions and countries. In Laos, frangipani is regarded as the national flower and highly respected. In the tropical tourist resort of Hawaii, people like to string the picked plumeria into garlands and wear them as decorations, so plumeria is a holiday symbol of Hawaii. In China, frangipani is not only the city flower of Zhaoqing City, Guangdong Province, but also the best special dish for Dai people to entertain guests in Xishuangbanna.