Travel Planning Guide for Laos: People, Culture and History

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Air Travel
- Air Travel to Laos
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Business Travel
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Calendar of Events
- Laos Calendar of Events
  
  Public holidays and local celebrations for Laos. Choose the most festive time of year to visit, or avoid periods when businesses and visitor attractions are closed.
Health and Fitness
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- Luxury Travel to Laos
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People, Culture and History
- People, Culture and History of Laos
  
  Learn about the people of Laos and their culture and history.
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- Services for Travellers to Laos
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Specials
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Tour Packages
- Tour Packages for Laos
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Transportation
- Laos Transportation
  Key information on Local Transportation.
Travel Writing
- Travel Writing about Laos
  
  Read articles, journals, essays and blogs by professional and amateur writers, natives of and visitors to Laos.
Vehicle Rentals
- Vehicle Rentals in Laos
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Laos: People, Culture and History

Lao New Year traditions

How they ring in the New Year in Laos, including songs and recipes.

Source: Miscellaneous sources

The culture of Laos

Topics examined include: Orientation, History and Ethnic Relations, Urbanism, Architecture and the Use of Space, Food and Economy, Social Stratification, Political Life, Social Welfare And Change Programs, Nongovernmental Organizations And Other Associations, Gender Roles And Statuses, Marriage, Family and Kinship, Socialization, Etiquette, Religion, Medicine And Health Care, Secular Celebrations, The Arts And Humanities.

Source: Countries and Their Cultures

A basic primer on the culture of Laos

Sections include: greetings, communication style, eye contact, views of time, gender issues, gestures, taboos and law and order.

Source:

Culture Crossing

Learn Lao on your iPod

These lessons in Lao won't teach you the language in full, but contain enough of the most common travel phrases to help you get by.

Source:

World Nomads

Languages of Laos

An encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world’s 6,912 known living languages.

Source:

Ethnologue

General Info from the CIA Factbook for Laos

Essential background info for anyone planning a visit to Laos, includes: Map, Geography, Communications, Transportation, Military and Transnational Issues.

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C.I.A. Factbook

National holidays in Laos

View secular and religious holidays celebrated in Laos

Source: Global Translations

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