Lao Khmu Culture/Food/Marriage in Laos 2021 🇱🇦 |Luang Prabang|

[@yetti399]

I cant wait till I can come back to Laos I really interested in the culture as well I know a local he's going to show me around the country and take me to his moms rice farm . Ty for welcoming me to your channel I subscribed because your interested in the culture not tourist Laos

[@Craig_Black]

I have a whole list of locals that would love to show you their lives if you’re interested. 😊 thank you for supporting my channel

[@conniefry3321]

Hey Craig! Time to start video documentary about Lao ethnic, culture, religion and food. I do find very interesting and I just did my research of Khum's food. Most authantic basic home cook food in Laos are the same. He said Aw Lahm its a tick soup stew that made with spicy woody vine and bufollo skin, Larb blood is part of main dish never leave sticky rice out

[@Craig_Black]

I’m going to start making more videos about the different ethnic cultures in Laos 😊 his is just the start! Hope you’re well 🙏

[@toeicengupdate5922]

Oh! Thai songs are all along the way of relaxing near the beach in Laos.

[@ShelbyA2LA]

🙋‍♀️ I would love to see Von village , and more of his culture ❤️

[@Craig_Black]

❤️

[@ShelbyA2LA]

The top of the head is considered to be the most important part of the human body. To touch someone on the top of their head is taboo and insensitive in Lao .

[@Craig_Black]

@@ShelbyA2LA I can’t wait to go to his village! 😊

[@saengthipkeosaeng1127]

KHMU Pride!!!! So happy Khmu people are empowered in Laos and acknowledged. We have a Long history of oppression!

[@Craig_Black]

I’ve only recently started learning about tge Khmu people’s story but I find it very interesting. I’ll be exploring it more in future videos 😊

[@saengthipkeosaeng1127]

@@Craig_Black My family came to the US as refugees in 1988. Right now My fear in The US is that eventually our language and culture will slowly diminish once the elders are gone. First gens are trying our best to preserve our culture, food and Khmu language.

[@Craig_Black]

@@saengthipkeosaeng1127 yeah I can understand your concern. There are many Khmu villages in Laos. The real concern I have for Khmu culture in Laos is the fact they have to cut their forest down to feed and clothe themselves. It’s a shame as many of the beliefs are founded in the forest. Is there much of a Khmu community in the USA?

[@OS253]

My favorite beverages Beerlao and Tigerhead water

[@Craig_Black]

Good choice, beer Lao is now one of my favourites

[@nickhubbard3671]

Good to see you chatting to the dek noi khon lao!

[@channguyen8529]

These are 18, 19 or 20 year-olds. They are not dek noi. They are Phu bao. They are no kids. I am from Vientiane, pronounced Vieng Chanh dai.

[@saiphouluangvrbvorabouth4242]

I think that place is look like Vangvieng

[@Craig_Black]

Yes it does actually

[@douangmalasouknilanh5105]

Good to know that you’re interested in cultures of Laos. Btw, Khmu people are also Lao people as Laos has a range of ethnicities. Similarly, England has around 18 ethnicities who have their own unique words.

[@Craig_Black]

Wow I didn’t even know England had so many ethnicities!

[@saihal8657]

Hi mate, how r u? Your friend is struggling to explain what the “or Larm” is. I will try to have a crack. This is a typical northern Lao dish made with meat (chicken or beef) and variety of Vegetables. It is a very aromatic curdy stew with Lao dills, kafir lime leaf, lemongrass, eggplants, chilli and ground soaked rice. It may have been originated by the Khmu? (As far as I know, there’s no blood). But I am not so sure. But it’s definitely a northern Lao origin. Very tasty. You should try it. 🌶🌶🌶 PS. Head is considered the most sacred part of the body.

[@Craig_Black]

I’m well thank you, how are you Sai? Thank you for explaining that. I always appreciate you sharing your knowledge with us falang. Hope you’re well brother.

[@saihal8657]

@@Craig_Black my pleasure Craig. Feel free to ask. If I know I will share. I was thinking may be we could exchange email address? Here’s mine. [e-mail]

[@Craig_Black]

@@saihal8657 yeah of course 😊 I’m slow at checking my emails but I’ll check this one every couple of days. [e-mail]

[@asoudachit]

Oa ram is a vegetable soup with any type of protein

[@Craig_Black]

Yeah it confused me a little bit.

[@lanxang160]

Khmu are Lao people. I would say Khmu are just about half the population of Laos. I'm originally from Lahanam the southern part of Savannakhet in Lao. I haven't been back to Laos in 20yrs but when I was there I couldn't believe how many Khmu was from my village but you couldn't tell if they are regular Lao or Khmu cause lots of them speak the native Lao language unless they tell you they are Khmu. You will be surprised how many Laos people you run into that are Khmu Lao. Great content brother keep it 💯! I'm hooked and just subscribed 👍

[@Craig_Black]

I’ve learned a lot more about Khmu culture since this video thankfully but I still only know a drop in the ocean. I’d love to learn more about it but often there’s a language barrier. Thanks for subbing and welcome to the channel 🙏

[@jungleboyrep6867]

khmu are the original indigenous people that lived in laos

[@joyxam7882]

You have a many lao friend I love your video I they are good friends.

[@Craig_Black]

Yes I’m very lucky to have so many Lao friends 😊

[@Aksonexchange]

Voneview said he prays in the cemetery because that is where spirits are 🙏by the way Papaya salad looks yummy 😋

[@Craig_Black]

I find this fascinating.

[@glennbennett1358]

What a great little chat. Really interesting!

[@LaoSoftware]

Just like the pubs in England and Germany. Social time is very important. The Lao people like to eat and drink beer with their friends. Also, blood sausages are great in England.

[@Craig_Black]

Yeah when I went travelling I realised all people are the same no matter the culture, we all want to be happy and be with the ones we love. 😊 the blood sausage in the uk is delicious 🤤

[@singhawang871]

Maengmai is a kind of insect, it is the general name of the small flyers but not the insect’s unique name. The insect is a kind of food that Laotians and Southeast Asians are very preferred to eat.

[@Craig_Black]

They are so tasty 🤤

[@khambokeomanee2955]

Dam I wish I saw this a long time ago. Khmu food sounds basic but it's heavily dependent on what you can obtain on the current environment. Larb is a common dish but it requires only protein that can be the meaning of whatever meat you can obtain and readily consume mixed in with vegetables you have or can grab from the ground.

[@liamluangrath5880]

Craig. Touching head. It is about respect. You definitely cannot touch or stroke anyone’s head/hair who is older than you, however you can with with someone who is younger than you and who you know personally. Lao people like you said “Sabai sabai”. When you are talking to someone man or woman, they sometimes like to touch. In the U.S. or western society, we tend to overthink things. In Lao, it is just a part of friendship, bonding, acknowledging each other, a sense of belonging and communication. It’s about having fun with friends and enjoying the moments and there’s no alternative motive to it at all.

[@liamluangrath5880]

Also Craig. A woman is not supposed to touch a man’s head unless the woman is married to the man. That is the culture and respect.

[@Craig_Black]

Yeah Lao men touch each other more than English men. I think it’s nice, I like how comfortable the Lao are at expressing brotherly love. In the uk men are scared people think they are homosexual if they touch other men. I think the Lao way is much better.

[@liamluangrath5880]

US and UK have the same fear about friendly gestures. What it is is what it is.

[@laoamericanlady]

A very popular Thai song from a Thai Soap is playtime the background. Hope you don’t get copy right. I never knew there was Kamoo tribe in Laos until a year ago. Kamoo believes in Spirits Ghosts. I watched one of the KZbin clip. You might have a lot of you or if you go visit Vone View village.

[@Craig_Black]

As long as they don’t delete the video, I don’t mind. 😊 I’m going to be making some more in depth videos about Khmu culture with Vonewiew in his village. I can’t wait

[@laoamericanlady]

@@Craig_Black I was born and raised in Laos until almost mid teens I had no idea they were khamu tribes in Laos. I am from Savannakhet Laos. I was growing up doing the communist. So I don’t know much they don’t want us to learn and know everything!! I cannot wait to watch the video about Khamu Tribe. I watched a lot of clips from A Thai guy he is from Issan area, Their culture and language are very similar that Laotian. He goes to the very remote village of Laos, he love the culture. Most of the places are unseen by many outside . He channel name is Skyline Channel

[@tonesyvilay4675]

Thanks for sharing

[@Craig_Black]

Thanks for watching and supporting 😊

[@jimmichael276]

Wow, you managed to extract a nice amount of information on Khmu cultures from those two young boys. In fact, a Lao prime minister, Thongsing Thammavong, who had preceded Thongloun Sisoulith (who has just been elected as Lao President on March 22 to replace Boun Gnang Vorachit) is of Khmu origin. Also, as I understand it, "Or Lam" is a famous mildly spicy stew dish with vegetables from Luang Prabang. Maybe the Khmu people also add blood in it too. You have probably tasted Or Lam sometimes while in Luang Prabang. A good English training for the boys, especially with a native English person. Again, a very interesting video.

[@Craig_Black]

I can’t wait to go stay with them at their village. I think it’s going to be a really special experience. I didn’t realise the prime minister was Khmu! Yeah I try to meet up with VONE whenever he’s free because he likes to practice English.

[@jimmichael276]

@@Craig_Black The prime minister had a given nick name, Shorty. He was very dynamic. Good luck!

[@channguyen8529]

Wait a minute @Jim Michael Craig said two things they couldn't understand: weddin' and writin'. These are not in the dictionary. Second language learners learn from books and dictionary. That didn't help their learning of English. I thought Craig and his companion girl teach English online to earn a living besides KZbin.

[@Craig_Black]

@@channguyen8529 they are my friends. I’ve never taught English. We are just chilling out.

[@bookingscatering12]

Hi mate I am currently in luang Prabang for 7 days and I am from Australia. My wife would love to speak to the guys in your video and arrange a tour of their university to speak or teach English to the class. Cheers Hong

[@nonnarath2012]

That’s seen like a killer bee in Lao Those type they can eat buffalo if they step on their net under ground.

[@Craig_Black]

I just realised you’re right! 😳 they taste good though!

[@simonesmith7877]

I will help them look for Falang girls they are such a nice gentleman’s

[@Craig_Black]

Aww 🥰

[@laoamericanlady]

Or Lime is LPB food, It’s some sort of Luangprabang signature stew, sometimes made with beef or chicken with lot of vegetables . It’s not Salad Craig. I don’t really Indian foods. The smells is too strong for me.

[@lemeejean1231]

Hello tchap , Your questioning is very interesting and as a Breton from Brittany who lived several years in LG Phbg and Saignabuli provinces I do appreciate your way of going deeper in different cultural aspects of Laos. You are far from the rude and unrespecful attitude of american

[@Craig_Black]

Thank you I appreciate that. It’s much easier to just go to the hotspots and make a vlog but that’s boring.

[@Craig_Black]

I’m going to try and get deeper into the Khmu culture and others in Laos. I find it really interesting but it takes some time to find people who I can communicate enough with.

[@LLXForever]

Can falang girl friend eat bug?

[@OS253]

Insects are nutritious. They have high protein. In Laos, they don't have many malnourished people. So the insects help them out.

[@kwangxayprasith8240]

Lao Khmu language is total difference but the food is similar

[@veosavan3735]

It is not falang phusao. It's phusao falang. In Laos, for example, we don't say red car. We say car red instead. Just my 2 cents.

[@Craig_Black]

Honestly I really appreciate it 😊 helps me progress

[@dinamardossantos8004]

Woww! Two handsome boys ❤️!

[@OS253]

They're too young for you. I'm very sorry.😂🤣

[@dinamardossantos8004]

@@OS253 ...I don't want to get married to them... I'm married...!

[@LaoSoftware]

@@dinamardossantos8004 I think he's just joking with you. Look at the smiling emojis.

[@dinamardossantos8004]

@@LaoSoftware ...💖😁😁

[@luckychana8257]

Orlam is like beef stew

[@Craig_Black]

Yeah Hank you 😊

[@voneviewchannel2498]

Wow 🤩 two handsome man 👨 especially Vonewiew haha 😆

[@Craig_Black]

Haha 😂😂

[@lemeejean1231]

Backpackers who only are satisfied with tourist crowded spots and Burger eating.

[@laoamericanlady]

When did pet you on your shoulder or arms it means they respect you as a good friend. But here in the United States I find it to be very strange and I forgot how back home was like. People in the state don’t like other people that we don’t know touching us like that either. I am so used to American culture now that sometimes when people are too nice we find it to be strange. 😁😁. Maybe because people in the states they mind their own business and nobody really nice to each other that much

[@Craig_Black]

Yeah I think you’re right about the fact western cultures aren’t as close. Asian cultures and especially Lao culture is much closer and friendlier. In the uk people look at you weird if you say hello

[@Hamter342]

Love how you speak Lao

[@Craig_Black]

Thank you, I’d like to be better

[@mintitathailand8793]

🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@pro-et3eq]

Is honey fine is look like bee baby.

[@tummytalk605]

What 50 years ago a man and a woman couldn't be together in England if they weren't married, is that what you said?

[@tummytalk605]

Perhaps 100 years ago it would have been a scandal

[@tummytalk605]

400 years ago she would have been a witch

[@Brilliantlaos]

Poor them 😅 they look so innocent lol

[@Craig_Black]

Haha they need innocent wives 😂

[@Brilliantlaos]

@@Craig_Black Innocent wives that can be only found in Laos county side lol

[@Craig_Black]

@@Brilliantlaos 🤣🤣

[@tigertoravajchannel4228]

😂small fly, it's wasp.

[@Craig_Black]

🤣🤣

[@lottlee9488]

This is how the most info been misled with a lot of culture. An English man going into Laos and interview them with his own native language go figure.

[@Craig_Black]

Just enjoying time with my friends who are trying to learn English 😊

[@channguyen8529]

Hi Craig. Today I decided to see what you had to say. Actual content of the video didn't teach much about Khmu culture. You start to talk in broken English like them but worse. You said 2 things in "slang": writin' and weddin'. They learn English by the books. These words don't appear as such in books. Hence the blank face of Vone. Speak English in proper English. Your Lao pronunciation needs more improvement: 1) What is your name? "Chau seu nhang?" @11:20 to 11:35 Vone said "Chau seu nhang?" and you repeated "Chau seu yang?" What = Nhang. Nhang has the "consonant" sound as in the last syllable in "cabaña". Listen to the video and look at Vone's mouth as he says Chau seu nhang. English doesn't have this sound but many Asian languages do. The other pronunciation is Kheu kan = same. The vowel sound is more like the eu in "turtle". Tell Vone to say it slowly. It's not Khoo kan, the "oo" sound. I also differ on your interpretation on western culture that it's OK for a boy and a girl to live together. It's certainly not OK in my book and many people who believe in God, as in christianity. So, it's also not OK there in Lao. Does it happen in real life? Yes, unfortunately. There's a great temptation to jump into bed and "try" this unknown activity out. However, This conjugal act can't be taken lightly as it will have some serious consequences. Are you also just living with the girl you travel with? With no commitment or real love whatsoever? I do want an answer to this topic.

[@laoamericanlady]

Tell Vone Wiew foreign girls are very different from Lao girls. Foreign girls are not shy when it comes to approaching man this is from what I seen in the states. Just typical American girls that I seen because they are friends with my daughter they are about the same age with these two young men here. They watch how people eat sit. Manners are way different. They can’t stand people eat with their mouth open with food still in your mouth. Making loud noise when they chew the food😁. They don’t like and so do we to double Dipz the spoon or Chopstix in the Food. They will be afraid to kiss Vone Wiew because he is earring bugs right now 🤣🤣. All the people can touch younger peoples head but not younger people to touch all the people head it’s taboo and very disrespectful.

[@Craig_Black]

Haha if I tell Vonewiew he might get upset 🤣 maybe a falang wife will give him a headache 🤕