Stories about Laos from October, 2008
Laos and Western culture
Lao Voices ponders about the impact of Western culture on Lao people.
Traditional Lao wedding
Laos Essential Artistry blogs about the traditional Lao wedding rituals and gowns.
Southeast Asia: Views on U.S. elections and politics
U.S. elections matter to many people in Southeast Asia. Both U.S. presidential candidates are popular in the region. McCain was a former Navy pilot during the Vietnam War while a very young Obama lived in Jakarta for five years.
Laos: Bike trip
GV author Caroline blogs about her bike trip in Laos
Water buffalo for farming
Due to high fuel prices, Lao and Thai farmers are going back to the basics: Water buffaloes are helping plow the lands again.
Laos: Rituals of moving into a new house
Nye Noona blogs about the rituals practiced in Laos and Thailand when moving into a new house.
