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Laos: Past and Present (19:13)

This program looks at the culture and daily life in Laos, which is one of the poorest nations in the world. Learn more about Laos in this video.

Laos: The Influence of the French (2:16)

Laos is a small, poor nation that was once a part of French Indochina.

Laos: The Influence of Buddhism and Communism (2:24)

Communism could not eliminate the prominence of Buddhism in Laotian society, so the two ideologies learned to coexist.

Laos: Weaving School (1:23)

In Laotian society, girls who live too far from the local school learn skills like weaving.

Laos: A Typical Laotian Market (1:22)

Many Laotians prefer to deal with the daily life of the open market, leaving Laotian politics to others.

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Laos: Modernizing Laos (2:05)

While Laos takes pride in its past, glorifying landmarks like the tomb of French Indonesian explorer Henri Mouhot, many believe that it needs to modernize in order to compete and remain relevant in the global economy.

Laos: The Hmong Minority Group in Laos (2:09)

The migrant minorities, known as Hmong, live in mountainous regions and practice Animism.

Laos: Buddhism Permeates Life in Laos (2:12)

Laotian life is more tranquil than life in the rest of Asia. The relaxed Laotian lifestyle may be partially attributed to the country's emphasis on Buddhism.

Laos: The Southern Kingdom (1:55)

In the Southern kingdom of Laos, the royal family of Champasak now lives along the Mekong, one of Asia's least developed rivers.

Laos: The Capitol of Luang Phrabang (2:11)

Luang Phrabang, capitol of the Northern kingdom of Laos, was closed to outsiders until it was taken over by Communists in 1975.

Laos: A Typical Laotian Market (1:22)

Many Laotians prefer to deal with the daily life of the open market, leaving Laotian politics to others.

Laos: Weaving School (1:23)

In Laotian society, girls who live too far from the local school learn skills like weaving.

Laos: The Influence of Buddhism and Communism (2:24)

Communism could not eliminate the prominence of Buddhism in Laotian society, so the two ideologies learned to coexist.

Laos: The Influence of the French (2:16)

Laos is a small, poor nation that was once a part of French Indochina.

Laos: Past and Present (19:13)

This program looks at the culture and daily life in Laos, which is one of the poorest nations in the world. Learn more about Laos in this video.