Concrete Jungle – Laos Style!

Most Lao people still live in rural villages where traditional wooden houses are clustered around a wat (temple).   It might be a good idea to get there sometime soon – before rapid-growing urbanization impacts further on culture,  religion and traditions.

 

Temples

The important buildings in Laos are the Buddhist temples and stupas which vary in style throughout the country.   However,  even the most significant of them are modest and unassuming.

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Homes

When building houses,  today’s planners might heed the ancient Lao practice of consulting astrologers in the building process to prevent the disturbance of the Naga Guardians who lived in the land and rivers.   This consultation covered not just location but even the optimum time to cut the timber and to dig the holes for the wooden posts!

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2 thoughts on “Concrete Jungle – Laos Style!

  1. Enjoyed the blog Marie.
    Have to put Laos on the bucket list .
    Roll on the next trip , 7 days to go.
    Regards Br.

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