Laos

HOLIDAYS AND TRADITIONS

Laos Holidays

Despite the Communist takeover in the mid-1970s, Laos remains a Buddhist country in everything but name. Patriotic holidays are still celebrated in this landlocked country, but only on Buddhist holidays do the Lao people let their hair down and celebrate.

FOOD AND BEVERAGES

Laos Drinks

Water purified for drinking purposes is simply called nam deum (drinking water), whether it is boiled or filtered.

SHORT INFORMATION

Vientiane

Vientiane is the capital of Laos with a population of presently 464.000 , located on the bank of the Mekong river.