What is the custom in Laos?

The general characteristics of the social customs of the Lao people can be summarized in these words: Lao friends attach importance to etiquette and treat people with sincerity; The traditional "tying thread" welcomes guests, indicating that their feelings are particularly close; Accustomed to drinking altar wine with guests means not being separated from you; Most people believe in Buddhism and observe the Five Commandments. "Don't eat in the afternoon" is a classic, and avoid eating "ten meats" and meat. When meeting a guest, Lao people are used to putting their hands together (that is, raising them with their fingers together). Shi Shili has the following rules: for monks, royalty, elders, bosses and other people with higher status than themselves, put your hands crossed in front of your forehead; For the younger generation, subordinates and other people who are lower than themselves, put the palm of your hand under your chin, and put your hand in front of your face for your peers or ordinary people. Now it is generally treated equally. Greetings to "Sandy Land!" (hello! )。 Although the handshake ceremony is also very fashionable at present, most women still use it.

Belief taboo

Most Lao people believe in Buddhism, while others believe in Catholicism, Christianity and Taoism. Its Buddhists mainly abide by the Five Commandments, but do not insist on vegetarianism. They only abstain from eating "ten meats" (that is, people, elephants, tigers, leopards, lions, horses, dogs, snakes, cats and turtles), enter the second lent every day and don't eat anything after noon. Laotians don't like people touching their heads. Think that the head is the most sacred part, and no one can violate it at will. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. I feel that my left hand is dirty and cheap, and using it is actually an insult to people.