This all-encompassing volume offers a comprehensive look at the
contemporary culture that defines this Southeast Asian country of
Laos, examining everything from Buddhist traditions to Laotian
cuisine. Coverage includes a brief history of the nation followed
by in-depth narrative chapters on religion, literature, visual and
performing arts, fashion, gender roles, everyday social customs,
and more. Through illustrative descriptions of daily life, students
will learn how traditional customs have shaped contemporary life in
Laos today. Few other resources provide the same extensive coverage
on current culture in Laos. Ideal for high school students as well
as general readers, "Culture and Customs of Laos" is a must-have
for all library shelves.
The Southeast Asian country of Laos, one of the world's
last-standing communist nations, has often been overshadowed in the
international newsroom by its more dominant neighbors, Thailand,
Vietnam, and Cambodia. Among one of the most bombed countries in
the world, one that suffered much during and after the Vietnam War,
Laos has been struggling economically and politically for decades.
In spite of these challenges, a rich, beautiful culture has
survived in Laos. This exhaustive volume offers a comprehensive
look at the contemporary culture that defines this seemingly quiet
country, from Buddhism to Laotian cuisine. Coverage includes a
brief history of the nation followed by in-depth narrative chapters
on religion, literature, visual and performing arts, fashion,
gender roles, everyday social customs, and more. Through
illustrative descriptions of daily life, students will learn how
traditional customs have shaped contemporary life in Laos today.
Few other resources provide the same extensive coverage on current
culture in Laos. Ideal for high school students as well as general
readers, "Culture and Customs of Laos" is a must-have for all
library shelves.
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