In many Lao communities, temples are among the cleanest places around. People sweep the grounds, tend to the gardens, and take care of the buildings. There is a shared understanding that these places are sacred, belong to everyone, and that caring for them is a collective responsibility.
But why doesn't...
Laos has earned renewed global recognition with the recent addition of the Fonelamvong dance to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list on 5 December. This...
