Laos has it's own distinct culture. Through Theravada Buddhism it has influences from India and has also influences are reflected throughout Laos in its language as well as in art literature and the performing arts.
Lao way of life is very much influenced by the Buddhism as can be seen through the way that Lao people live and behave.they are taught to be patient and acceptance people. Buddhism was the only thing that bound people together and taught people to be good people and stay away from doing wrong things in the past when the law enforcement was not in place