Do's and Don'ts in Laos
A Guide to Culturally Sensitive Travel in the Lao PDR , published yearly by the Lao National Tourism Authority.
The Lao National Tourists Authority {LNTA} publishes a little pamphlet nearly yearly on the 'DO's and Don'ts in Laos, a guide for culturally sensitive travel in the Lao PDR' but many of the recommendations are highly applicable to its neighboring countries like Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and China.
The use of drugs is illegal in Laos and the consequences may be severe for you and Lao society. Their youth emulate foreigners so by taking drugs you're destroying their society and culture. Besides in areas such as Vang Vieng and Muang Sing, who knows if your supplier might also make money by turning you in to the police.
1. The Lao word for 'hello' is 'sabai dee', usually said with a smile. Touching or showing affection in public will embarass your host.
2. In Laos your head is 'high', your feet 'low', using your feet for anything other than walking or playing sports is generally considered rude. Do not point with your feet/toes and do not have your feet raised/or propped up on tables.
3. Touching someone's head is very impolite! It is polite to gently crouch down when passing someone who is seated. Never ever step over someone in your path. Monks are revered and respected in Laos. However, women should not touch a monk or a monk's robe.
4. Lao people appreciate clean and neatly dressed visitors! Please show respect and dress neatly while in temples and when taking photos. Dress appropriately, no tank tops or shorts in temples, no low cut neck-lines, or revealing clothes.
5. While bathing daily and personal hygeine is appreciated, Bathing NUDE IS IMPOLITE and rude to their culture!
6. Please remember to take your shoes off before entering a Lao person's home.
7. Kissing and hugging in public is impolite; please be discrete !
8. Lao people speak softly and avoid confrontation. Please do not shout or raise your voice.
9. Before taking a photo of someone, ask if it's OK.
10. Please do no distribute gifts such as candy to children as it encourages begging, but give to an established organization or village elder instead.
11. Try eating delicious Lao food whenever you can. It helps local businesses and Lao farmers.
12. There are many other sacred items and sites in Laos. Please don't touch or enter these places without permission.
13. Laos loses a little of its cultural heritage everytime an antique is taken out of the country. Please do not buy antique Buddha or other sacred items. Instead, support local craftsmen by purchasing new yet quality, handicrafts.
14. The illegal sale of wildlife and wildlife products endangers many species native to Laos. Help protect Lao wildlife by refusing to buy wildlife products.
15. Please help to keep Laos clean and beautiful by not leaving litter. Picking up rubbish sets a good example for Lao youth.
If you're going to do any trekking, the Nam Ha Ecotourism Project also provides guidelines for do's and don't's for trekking and you may read them at their website google Nam Ha or via links with the boatlanding's website.
For citizens of the USA, their embassy in Vientiane notes in a memorandum that it's a Lao 'secret law' which stipulate s that it's illegal to have sexual relations with a local Lao and violators are subject to fines and imprisonment.
Source of information : http://www.indochinaguides.com/travel%20guides/detail/?id=179 (Indo-China Guide)
Do's and Don'ts in Laos
A Guide to Culturally Sensitive Travel in the Lao PDR , published yearly by the Lao National Tourism Authority.
The Lao National Tourists Authority {LNTA} publishes a little pamphlet nearly yearly on the 'DO's and Don'ts in Laos, a guide for culturally sensitive travel in the Lao PDR' but many of the recommendations are highly applicable to its neighboring countries like Burma, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand and China.
The use of drugs is illegal in Laos and the consequences may be severe for you and Lao society. Their youth emulate foreigners so by taking drugs you're destroying their society and culture. Besides in areas such as Vang Vieng and Muang Sing, who knows if your supplier might also make money by turning you in to the police.
1. The Lao word for 'hello' is 'sabai dee', usually said with a smile. Touching or showing affection in public will embarass your host.
2. In Laos your head is 'high', your feet 'low', using your feet for anything other than walking or playing sports is generally considered rude. Do not point with your feet/toes and do not have your feet raised/or propped up on tables.
3. Touching someone's head is very impolite! It is polite to gently crouch down when passing someone who is seated. Never ever step over someone in your path. Monks are revered and respected in Laos. However, women should not touch a monk or a monk's robe.
4. Lao people appreciate clean and neatly dressed visitors! Please show respect and dress neatly while in temples and when taking photos. Dress appropriately, no tank tops or shorts in temples, no low cut neck-lines, or revealing clothes.
5. While bathing daily and personal hygeine is appreciated, Bathing NUDE IS IMPOLITE and rude to their culture!
6. Please remember to take your shoes off before entering a Lao person's home.
7. Kissing and hugging in public is impolite; please be discrete !
8. Lao people speak softly and avoid confrontation. Please do not shout or raise your voice.
9. Before taking a photo of someone, ask if it's OK.
10. Please do no distribute gifts such as candy to children as it encourages begging, but give to an established organization or village elder instead.
11. Try eating delicious Lao food whenever you can. It helps local businesses and Lao farmers.
12. There are many other sacred items and sites in Laos. Please don't touch or enter these places without permission.
13. Laos loses a little of its cultural heritage everytime an antique is taken out of the country. Please do not buy antique Buddha or other sacred items. Instead, support local craftsmen by purchasing new yet quality, handicrafts.
14. The illegal sale of wildlife and wildlife products endangers many species native to Laos. Help protect Lao wildlife by refusing to buy wildlife products.
15. Please help to keep Laos clean and beautiful by not leaving litter. Picking up rubbish sets a good example for Lao youth.
If you're going to do any trekking, the Nam Ha Ecotourism Project also provides guidelines for do's and don't's for trekking and you may read them at their website google Nam Ha or via links with the boatlanding's website.
For citizens of the USA, their embassy in Vientiane notes in a memorandum that it's a Lao 'secret law' which stipulate s that it's illegal to have sexual relations with a local Lao and violators are subject to fines and imprisonment.
Source of information : http://www.indochinaguides.com/travel%20guides/detail/?id=179 (Indo-China Guide)
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