Lao traditional dress

Bride and groom in Lao traditional clothes

The elephant is considered as a national animal in Laos for a very long time. For years, it has been the symbol of propensity and represents the strength of the nation. In Laos, people pay their respect for this special animal through festivals and ceremonies. Let’s find out the reason behind it and take one step closer to Laotian belief and culture.

Laotian wearing their best clothes to participate in Phasat Pheung procession as part of Buon That Luang festival in Vientiane, Laos

I photographed this young girl in a small village in Laos.

Rough Guides photographer Tim Draper shares some of his stunning shots taken in northern Laos, where he spent time with the Akha people.

The khene or khaen One Lao poem has stated that: "A PERSON LIVING UNDER A STILTED HOUSE, WHO EATS STICKY RICE AND PLAYS THE KHENE IS LIKELY TO BE LAO OR ASSOCIATED WITH THE LAO PEOPLE". One of the most unique instruments in the world is Laos' own...