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Geographic Setting
Terrain: Rugged limestone and basalt terrain covered with lush flora
Climate: Tropical with heavy rainfall
Ecosystem
Habitat
Because of the heavy rainfall in this area, most traditional homes are raised on stilts. Roofs have large eaves that extend past the living area protecting it from rain water.
History
Society
Language
Religion
Myth
Music
Dance
Indigenous Knowledge
Political Organization
Economy
Development
Trafficking
Gender
Health
Food
Weapons and Tools
Arts
Clothing
Games
Portraits
References
All documentation on these pages was collected by the Ethnographic data bank of Laos through the Institute of Cultural Research, Laos P.D.R. |
