1. Ethnic Groups
1. Lao Loum (Lowland Lao)
The Laoloum or lowland Lao, live on the lowest elevations with the most fertile farmland.
The Laoloum or lowland Lao, live on the lowest elevations with the most fertile farmland.
2. Lao Theung (Midland or Upland Lao)
The Laotheung, or Upland Lao, comprise several minor groups and live along the hills.
The Laotheung, or Upland Lao, comprise several minor groups and live along the hills.
3. Hmong (High Land Lao)
The Hmong or highland Lao, live at the highest elevation in the country. It is also called: “Lao Soung”.
The Hmong or highland Lao, live at the highest elevation in the country. It is also called: “Lao Soung”.
2. Religion
The primary religion is Laos is Buddhism. Laotians follow Theravada Buddhism, also known as “ The teaching of the elders”. However, Animism is also existed at the present. Laotians believe in “Phi”, a word that means spirit, soul, or ghost.