21. Laos Culture Laos Culture is rich which related to Theravada Buddhism with influences extending from lifestyle to art and architecture, as goes with alms giving every morning upon sunrise http://www.laos-guide-999.com/Laos-culture.html

Home Laos Culture Despite the fact that most travellers might already be aware or would have guessed that Laos culture is different from Western and other Asian cultures, some visitors to Laos are often frustrated and surprised by the extent of the differences. I hope the information on this page is useful and can (to some extent) help you prepare yourself for your cultural adventure. I believe that the more you learn and become aware of the Laos culture and the differences the better you will be able to cope as you travel or live in Laos. Laos has at least 49 ethnic groups and each of them preserves their own dialect, customs, culture and tradition. However, because over half the population are ethnic Lao (previously called Lao Loum ) this is obviously the most dominant group in Laos and the one that most people encounter as the Laos culture. The rich culture of Laos is rooted in immense spirituality, as the predominant religion of Theravada Buddhism has influences extending from lifestyle to art and architecture. This is encountered in ceremonies like the baci or Sou Khoun (a ceremony to enrich the spirit) and the common practice of alms giving every morning at sunrise.

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23. Laos: Encyclopedia II - Laos - Culture Theravadan Buddhism is a dominant influence in Lao culture. It is reflected throughout the country from language to the temple and in art, literature, performing arts, etc. http://www.experiencefestival.com/a/Laos_-_Culture/id/5209787

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Country Info Home Introduction General Data Maps ... Time and Date Laos : Culture Laos is a rural nation whose comparatively low population density has allowed the continuation of a village society reliant on subsistence agriculture. The deficiency of a national government infrastructure and effective transportation networks has also contributed to the relative freedom and autonomy of most villages. Residence in a village thus has been an valuable aspect of social identity, particularly for lowland Lao ethnic groups. For many upland ethnic groups, clan membership is a more valuable point of social identification. For all groups, the village community has a kinship nexus, although structures differ. Rice is the staple food for all Laotians, and most families and villages are able to produce enough or nearly enough each year for their own consumption. Education and social services remain rudimentary at best but are improving. In lowland villages orthodox education was provided to boys and young men through the Buddhist temples. Although this practice continues in some areas, in general it has been supplanted by a national education system which, unfortunately, is hampered by limited financial resources and a deficiency of trained teachers. Western medical care is seldom available outside provincial or a few district centers and even then is very limited. Child and infant mortality is high, and life expectancy is the lowest in Southeast Asia; the population, is increasing at a rapid rate. Since the end of World War II remarkable differences in education, health, and demographic conditions have prevailed among the ethnic groups and between rural and urban populations.

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Skip to Navigation Request More Info 877-LUV-GLOBE info@globeaware.org Globe Aware Volunteer Vacations and Service Vacations Search Home About Us Volunteer Vacations Voluntourism ... Register Now Share This Print Home Destinations Asia Laos › Culture Laos Culture About the People Laos has a population of around 6.8 million. This includes around 4 million ethnic Lao and 2.8 million members of other distinct ethnic groups. The most significant non-Lao ethnic groups – all with populations over 100,00 - are the Khmu, Hmong, Lu, Phuan, and So. For this reason, Laos is generally considered to be one of South East Asia’s most diverse countries. The Food Lao cuisine is different from the cuisine of other South East Asian nations. Staples include sticky rice and laap (a mixture of marinated meat or fish that is at times raw). The food in Laos varies greatly by region, and a distinct French influence can be found throughout the country. You’ll love the bread, especially in big cities like Vientiane. The variety of ingredients used in Lao cooking is eye-popping. Shredded papaya, tamarind, ginger, rice, fish sauce, are among dozens of ingredients commonly used in Lao dishes. Lao meals often include fresh vegetables and herbs.

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Sitemap Asia Vacations Laos Vacations Advertise on this Site ... Email this page to a friend Laos Culture Population: 5,497,459 (July 2000 est.) Nationality: noun: Lao(s) or Laotian(s) adjective: Lao or Laotian Ethnic groups: Lao Loum (lowland) 68%, Lao Theung (upland) 22%, Lao Soung (highland) including the Hmong ("Meo") and the Yao (Mien) 9%, ethnic Vietnamese/Chinese 1% Religions: Buddhist 60% (in October 1999, the regime proposed a constitutional amendment making Buddhism the state religion; the National Assembly is expected to vote on the amendment sometime in 2000), animist and other 40% Languages: Lao (official), French, English, and various ethnic languages Literacy: definition: age 15 and over can read and write total population: 57% male: 70% female: 44% (1999 est.) Save time, money and stress! For reservations: Fill out the vacation planner to be contacted by our Laos vacation specialist. Contact: Travelwizard.com Phone: 1-415-446-5252 or 1-800-330-8820 Expert Laos Culture Vacation Planning Start Planning your Laos Culture Vacation, Tour or Cruise Here Search here for your Vacation, Tour or Cruise About Us About Us About Us Video Today's Asia Specials Asia Vacation Accommodations Asia Luxury Villas Asia Luxury Vacations Luxury Travel Videos Helpful Travel Links Travelex Luxury Travel Insurance CSA Luxury Travel Insurance International Phone Service ... Other Helpful Vacation Links Our Newsletter Sign up for our Laos Culture Newsletter and get our special vacations, tours and cruise deals.

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29. Laos: Culture - TripAdvisor Inside Laos Culture Before you visit Laos, visit TripAdvisor for the latest info and advice, written for travelers by travelers. http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g293949-s202/Laos:Culture.html

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31. LAOS Culture And Art Lao Textiles Revisited An exhibition celebrating the handwoven silk fabrics of Carol Cassidy, an American weaver living and working in Laos, will be presented http://home.vicnet.net.au/~lao/laovl/cultart.htm

Laos Virtual Library Laonet WWW Virtual Library Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library The World-Wide Web Virtual Library Alphabetical Category Subtree WWW VL database [ General ] Laos Art and Culture Lao Textiles Revisited An exhibition celebrating the handwoven silk fabrics of Carol Cassidy, an American weaver living and working in Laos, will be presented at the Museum at Fashion Institute of Technology . Hmong Textiles The Hmong are a preliterate highland people from the mountains of Vietnam and Laos. During the Vietnam war, they were sympathetic to the American side, and, after the war, many fled to the United States. There are large concentrations of Hmong in California upwards of 25,000. Butterflies in Hmong These drawings of butterflies are brought to you by students in the Hmong language class at James John elementary in Portland, Oregon. Story-Cloth Project World Art Treasures - Laos, Cambodia, Thailand (sgwww.epfl.ch,Switzerland) Laos Virtual Library Laonet WWW Virtual Library Asian Studies WWW Virtual Library The World-Wide Web Virtual Library Alphabetical Category Subtree WWW VL database [Est.: January 1996. ]

32. Laos Culture - Laos Overview - Laos Travel Information 90% of Loa people consume sticky rice. The ware kept the rice after steaming is called Tikao or kongkao and can be taken to every where. The arrangement of food is on the food http://laos.travelinfo.my/Laos-Overview/Laos-Culture.htm

Laos Travel Information Laos Travel Information Laos Overview Laos Culture Traditional: Traditionally, a Buddhist ceremony which is performed every year is called Hidsipsong, tradition of 12 months, while the fourteen rules on salutation made by officials, sister-in-law, husband and wife and all Loa people are called Khongsipsi. These above are intended to express salutation and loving kindness to the god and people. Baci is multi-purpose ceremony to express the best wishes for the important days of lives such as new babies, marriages, departures, visiting friend and others. Holy white cotton strings are tied round hands of the women with kapok, coiled hair style. Laos Food: 90% of Loa people consume sticky rice. The ware kept the rice after steaming is called Tikao or kongkao and can be taken to every where. The arrangement of food is on the food big plate. The main food are Lap, Koy, Ping. House: Houses are built on stilt and have free apace underneath that roofs a triangle wind plates on each side. These are 2 types of houses; single and a double roofed how many steps on the stairs depends on the height of the house, but traditionally they made uneven numbers such as: 3 steps, 5 steps, 7 steps and 9 steps.

33. Articles About Laos Culture - Los Angeles Times Laos Culture News. Find breaking news, commentary, and archival information about Laos Culture from the Los Angeles Times http://articles.latimes.com/keyword/laos-culture

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35. Laos Information Culture and Tradition BUDDHIST RACING BOAT After performing the Buddhist lent for three months, in the rainy season starting from the 1st dark moon of the eight http://www.asia-planet.net/laos/culture-tradition.htm

Introduction Laos Information Laos Travel Tips Map (Towns) Laos Information General Information History Culture and Tradition Archeology Ethnic Culture Laos Cuisine ... Nature in Laos Culture and Tradition BUDDHIST RACING BOAT After How to organize the ceremony. The term "Watsa" means the rain or rainy season. the monks complete the practices of Buddha teachings during the period of three months in the rainy season without spending any nights in other places. On the 1st day of the dark moon of the eleventh month the closing ceremony for Buddhist Lent should be arranges. But, in practice, it is organized in the full moon of the fifteen in the eleventh month, one day before the due date. In the Buddha's teaching, the closing ceremony for Buddhist Lent was not decided, but Pavalana, prior notice ceremony was instead made after three months of Buddhist lent ended. So, in practice the monks made Pavalana on the evening of the full moon of the fifteen in the eleventh month. It is one day before the real closing date. After the decision is made, the oldest monk sits on his knees, joins his hands and says Pavalana in front the others in Pali language : "To you all the monks, may I notice you in advance and do not in doubt that I made mistakes or sins caused by a breach of the rules of the monastic order (Patimakkha), please warn me, to change my bad behaviour for proper behaviour acting." Then all the monks have to say the same words until its completion. The monks who completed the Buddhist Lent, can gain Anisong 5, merit making.

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Login Home News News ... Contact information Kids Information about Laos Laos culture In action for Laos Animal tales ... Make a drawing Laatste nieuws Ging verlaat La... Beslis mee! Tranen Twitter, Facebo... ... Engelstalige we... 1 of 8 Laatste forumonderwerpen Laat van je hor... Heeft u een ide... Laos een Laos culture Sabaidee! That means "Hello" in Laos. Welcome to one of the friendliest countries on the planet. These 10 suggestions will help you enjoy your visit, while helping us preserve our culture and traditions. Temples are beautiful and interesting, but most of all, they are holy places. Please visit, but dress appropriately, covering shoulders, knees, and everything in between. (Yes, that stomach too!) Whether in a temple or on the street, women who wear a traditional sihn (long skirt) will find the gesture much appreciated. In Buddhist cultures, the head is high, and the feet are low. Use your feet only for walking. (Okay, we'll make an exception if you're a kick-boxer!) Pointing your feet at someone – for example, by putting your feet up on a stool – is rude. So is stepping over someone seated on the floor. Fewer local people give alms in the morning than in the past. Cameras flash in their faces at a time when they only wanted to quietly practice their faith. Any time you see our culture hurt by a thoughtless individual, please speak up. If you wish to participate in giving alms, by all means do so, but don't just get up early and buy some rice from a street vendor. First, please learn about this ancient tradition. Information is posted in many temples.

37. Lao Tradition, Customs, Cultures CUSTOM MADE. By Dr Thongrith Phoumirath. The soukhouane is the key cultural word http://www.laopress.com/news/eculture.htm

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38. Laos Culture And Society. (Book Reviews: Laos). - Journal Of Southeast Asian Stu Laos Culture and Society. (Book Reviews Laos). find Journal of Southeast Asian Studies articles. div id= bedoc-text Edited by GRANT EVANSSingapore Institute of http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-84798501.html

Research articles and archives from 6,500+ publications Please enter a keyword above. Log in Free trial What's in a free trial Help ... Articles Journals Social and Theoretical Sciences journals Journal of Southeast Asian Studies articles February 2002 Article: Laos Culture and Society. (Book Reviews: Laos). Article from: Journal of Southeast Asian Studies Article date: February 1, 2002 Author: Customer Support Related articles Edited by GRANT EVANS Singapore: Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, 2000. Pp. xi, 313. Bibliography, Index. The Politics of Ritual and Remembrance: Laos Since 1975 By GRANT EVANS Honolulu: University of Hawai'i Press, 1998. Pp. xxiv, 216. Photos, Bibliography, Index. Theravadins, Colonialists and Commissars in Laos By GEOFFERY C. GUNN Bangkok: White Lotus, 1998. Pp. xxi, 276. Bibliography, Index. Essai d'anthropologie politique sur le Laos contemporain: Marche, socialisme, et genies By BERNARD HOURS and MONIQUE SELIM Paris and Montreal: L'Harmattan, 1997. Pp. 398. Photographs, Bibliography. The past few years have seen the appearance of several important works of scholarship on Laos. As the books reviewed here are working primarily from the perspectives of political science and anthropology, their work nicely complements the recent publications on Lao history by Martin Stuart-Fox, reviewed in a previous issue of this journal. And as much of the research and fieldwork for these books was done during the 1990s, they provide a very current and timely perspective on developments in the Lao People's Democratic Republic (LPDR).

39. Laos, Culture And Traditions On The Worldwide Traveler, Your Travel Magazine Visit Laos Culture and traditions. Language There are about 5.3 million inhabitants, 50% of whom are Laos, as well as Theung Laos or Khas, Hmongs and Yaos. http://www.theworldwidetraveler.com/destinations/asia/laos/laos-culture/

Login Destinations Asia Laos Culture and traditions General Information Before you go Practical Informations Luang Prabang Vientiane ... Discover more Culture and traditions Add to Favorites Send to a Friend Print Language There are about 5.3 million inhabitants, 50% of whom are Laos, as well as Theung Laos or Khas, Hmongs and Yaos. The country also includes minority populations of Vietnamese and Chinese, exclusively in the cities. The official language is Lao, but each tribe also has its own language. French is still spoken by the older generation and English is being learned by many young people. Religion The official religion is Theravada Buddhism (60% of the population). The mountain people are usually animists. Christianity is practiced by some of the old upper classes, a remnant of the French occupation, and there is a small Muslim community in the capital, descendants of Arab and Indian merchants who settled in Laos. Calendar February: Makha Bouça: commemoration of the Buddha's sermon estblishing the basic rules of monastic life and predicting his own death. Vietnamese Têt and Chinese New Year: celebrated in the main cities by fireworks. An occasion for getting together with friends.

40. Laos Culture And Etiquette Like its neighbours in Indochina, Laos is a country with a strong Buddhist tradition which has shaped its customs and etiquette. http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/laos-culture-and-etiquette-3049249.h

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