Laos Culture

Laos 's Communication Style

For men greeting men, this is usually done with both hands pressed together in a prayer in front of your body and accompanied with a slight bow or nod. For women greeting women or men greeting women, this is usually done with both hands pressed together in the prayer position just below the chin and accompanied with a slight bow.

Laos Belief And Value

Every culture has its own belief and values. Being an Asian country, Laos shares some similar believes and values with other country regions. However, Laos has some typical ones of its own. These value form and direct Laos’ politics, economy and society.

Laotians Life Style

Laos is quite traditional and conservative country. Despite globalization and modernization, Lao culture is still profoundly influenced by Buddhism which put effect on Laotians' thinking, attitude and behavior. It can be said that Buddhist philosophies set up the Laotians' lifestyle.

Laos Costume

Costume of Lao people is very diverse, colorful and sparkling. It reflects Lao people's conception of the natural and mythological world and skillful techniques of weaving and embroidering of Lao women. Laos costumes diversify from different ethnics among which Tai - Kadai Linguistic Group and Austroasiatic Linguistic Groups are the most outstanding. Laos gorgeous costumes is made from silk or yar

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