Laos Facts
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Laos Facts...
Laos was once known as Lan Xang, meaning "the Kingdom of a Million Elephants." It was given the name by King Fa Ngum in 1353.... Learn More
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Eating and Recipes...
The Lao eat with a fork in the left hand and a spoon in the right. However, glutinous rice is eaten with the fingers, which... Learn More
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In their Language...
The official language is Lao, the native language of the lowland Lao which is used in all official communications and taught in schools. Other main... Learn More
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Family...
The Lao have large, close-knit families, often with three generations living together. The eldest man is the patriarch of the family and represents the household... Learn More
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Fashion...
Lao women wear western- style blouses with colorful calf-length, sarong-style skirts made of locally hand-woven materials in multicolor designs and fastened with a silver link... Learn More
