February 06, 2025

The Fascinating Cuisine of Laos: From Sticky Rice to Mekong Stingrays

Source:  OTR Food & History, January 29, 2025

Take a deep dive into Lao food intertwined with history, culture, and travel from this awesome Youtube channel, OTR Food & History.

The Race to Save Luang Prabang: A Battle Between Progress and Preservation

Source:  Robloak (August 3, 2024)

Luang Prabang became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1995.  However, development, investors and an influx of tourists are reshaping the town.  It's now at risk of losing its title and being delisted.  Have a look to see why that is.

February 05, 2025

Beautiful performance by a Lao traditional orchestra

Source:  World Wood Day, 2018

Back in 2018, Laos hosted the World Wood Day - an annual event held in different cities around the world by the World Wood Day Foundation.  At the event, the Lao orchestra performed using many Lao traditional musical instruments, several of which are made from wood.  Have a look.

February 01, 2025

Chinese Support for Laos: Blessing or Curse?

Source:  Sebastian Glaab, DW News (2024)

In this documentary, DW News looks into how Chinese investment into Laos is changing both the physical and economic environment in the country.  Topics covered include dams, relocated villages, shopping malls, high speed trains, poverty alleviation vs. debt.  Have a look.