Laos

SHORT INFORMATION

Currency Of Laos

The local currency is the KIP. Notes come in denominations of 100, 500, 1000, 2000, 5000, 10.000 and 20.000 Kips.

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Lao New Year

Pi Mai Lao or Lao New year is the liveliest holiday of the year and one that everyone looks forward to, as it is a time when many people visit their families all over the country.

SHORT INFORMATION

RELIGION AND BELIEFS IN LAOS

Within Laos approximately 60-70% of the population are said to be Theravada Buddhists, with the remaining population largely following Animism in the form of spirit (phii) worship.