We need more documentaries about the region of southeast Asia

@basithpatla8602

7 ай бұрын

Exactly

@NowinLao

7 ай бұрын

Check out "Now in Lao" 😉

@Soundboy817

6 ай бұрын

And Africa

@kwakunsafoah8519

6 ай бұрын

​@@basithpatla86023⁵

@Kingofthehill84

5 ай бұрын

They failed to mentioned one very important thing about Laos as the ancestral homeland of the Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Thai, Taiwanese aboriginal, Vietnamese, Cambodian, Malaysian, Indonesian, and Filipinos people confirmed by centuries of exploration, studied, research and modern day DNA test results from major labs around the World. Lao formerly known as AI Lao people also spelled Liao people the largest ethnic groups of people in the World originated from Altaic mountain, Mongolia they been living in China since the Neolithic time by 12th century during the Mongolia empire large numbers of Lao people migrated to modern day Laos, Thailand, northeast India, Burma, etc. Lao Sze Sichuan, Nanping Lao, Lao Yunnan, Lao Shanghai, Lao Beijing, Mulao, Gelao, Gelong, Hlai, Dong, Sui, Bouyei, Zhuang, Rau, Dai, Tai, Thai, Kra-Dai, Tai-Kadai, Taishanese, Hakka, Tanka, Yue, Baiyue, Yayoi/Japanese, are Lao descendants. China, Hainan Island, Taiwan, Thailand, Korea, Japan, northeast India, Burma, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesian, Singapore and Philippines are founded by Lao descendants.

Selisack, the fisherman, is such a positive person.

I’m Thai-Vietnamese, i was born in a town close to border of Vientiane. I had lived with a Laotian nanny for almost 10 years. I can’t even describe how grateful I am to be raised by her and I’m so thankful for that she taught me many things and I’m able to speak pretty fluent Laotian. When I was 15 my parents decided to send me to study abroad. Meanwhile my nanny had gone back to Laos. Years later, we can’t get a hold of her anymore because my father was the only person that knew her family but he passed away. We totally lost of contact and I haven’t heard from her ever since. I do really miss her and I hope that I will have an opportunity to see her again someday. my best and kindest nanny. 🧡

@jurgentreue1200

3 ай бұрын

Did you nanny call herself Laotian or just Lao?

@greybeard716

3 ай бұрын

​@@jurgentreue1200he calls her nanny aemthao pathimuaai

@STORMY0O

3 ай бұрын

💙🕊️

Laos and it's culture is beautiful.

I lived in Laos 2007-2015, my wife 2003-2015, but had been going the Laos yearly since 2003. It's a drop dead beautiful country with wonderful people. Some of the friendliest, hospitable people I've ever met.

More of this DW. I'm a history instructor and I've been following your great channel for 2 years now. Your channel never fail to show us the variety of political, social, economic, religious beliefs of every nation.

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot for watching and for your positive feedback. We appreciate you taking the time to comment and are glad you like our content!

It's an inspiring documentary about nature and humanity. 🙂💚🙏

Lao people have gentle nature just like khmer people. Theyre awesome.🙏

Who else is being mesmerised by the Loatian tropical rainforest and is having ideas?

@NowinLao

7 ай бұрын

I had an idea like that... and never left 👋

@___beyondhorizon4664

7 ай бұрын

I have been to Angkor Watt Cambodia in September 2018. It's very similar. Once you started traveling, you get inspired by the new culture. I just got back from Peru, Machu Pichu++ few hours ago. I wasn't sure what to expect, but was charmed by the local people while exploring the mountains,lakes etc

Background songs🥺❤️ DW understood the assignment 😅

It's beautiful. I wish the rest of the world could be like this.

@leehyunsong7001

7 ай бұрын

You mean poverty?

@user-ob6kw2ct1p

6 ай бұрын

Bombed by the United States and left behind a bomb that could explode at any time?

@moe4561

4 ай бұрын

​@@user-ob6kw2ct1p invaded by Chinese multiple times🤷‍♂️ almost like today isn't the past. At least the western world isn't treating Laos like a colony anymore where China is

@user-ob6kw2ct1p

4 ай бұрын

不，他们依然幻想殖民中国@@moe4561

@___beyondhorizon4664

4 ай бұрын

Actually, the Turkish outside of Istanbul are very kind and go out of their way to help me during my travel in July 2019

Fishermen giggle seeing small fish on the fishing nets is so adorable. Bless his heart.

den tang, it's very impressive that a Laotian farmer can speak english well

Laos is really beautiful. And the people are wonderful!

I loved this river trip; In October 2008, I took an overnight train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai (north) and then a long bus ride to the eastern Thailand, to border town Chiang Khong; it was from there that I cross into Loas then took a river boat on the Mekong from Huay Xai to Luang Prabang (with an overnight stay in Pak Beng) it is so memorable... the river, the people, the food, the smell of the Mekong.... unforgettable. I understand that now many Tourists flock to take this river boat trip and that Pak Beng has grown with hotels, motels, restaurants and ATMs (!!!!!). This was bound to happen, it is a serene place when I visited and pray it still is. Luang Prabang, the Royal seat of Laos, was a marvel and I'm sure travel development has made its way there.

Wonderful to watch this excellent documentary on Laos and it's gentle people. Ive spent a bit of time in Laos and will definitely be heading back thete soon.

Mesmerizing docu teaching how humble people with respect to nature and natural habitat can make life beautiful even with little money, being called "poor". It's completely opposite what these people r, all they need or lack r more services and engineering advancements which would make their lives a bit easier and less of struggle. Excellent docu as always DW - u should seriously to consider ALL of these documents available for download ESPECIALLY those no longer available on KZread or your sites (even for a small subscription fee).

Mekong river is so length and beauty. The water is so clean and good for agriculture and fishery. Mekong river's belong of Vietnam. Vietnam export rice to Indonesia. Vietnam rice is so good and beauty. Long time ago, Indonesia had exported to Vietnam, it called IR 46. Thanks DW Documentary have been sharing it.🙏

25:47 I absolutely love the woodwork in this boat!

“The wise do not hurry and those who hurry are seldom wise” something that I badly needed to hear. Thank you!

@jurgentreue1200

3 ай бұрын

The full name for Laos is the Lao People's Democratic Republic, of just Lao PDR. Everyone knows that stands for 'Lao Please Don't Rush'.

This is the first time I heard about this beautiful long river, the Mekong. Like the river, the people of Loas are so beautiful. Thank you, DW, for this special documentary. Looking forward to visiting Loas!

@bounna1557

7 ай бұрын

It's Laos, not loas

I was born in Laos but left when I was 6. I just recently went back with my wife and kids. Laos is such an untouched and beautiful country especially in the northern regions.

BEAUTIFUL

I have been to Laos several times. Luang Prabang is the most beautiful town I have ever visited. The Red Cross is the best place to get a massage and great banh mi are sold from stalls in the main street. I bought a beautiful silk scarf from the shop featured in the video. It is a cherished possession. The Chinese have built a railway and they are building more dams, one close to LP. Go soon before it's too late.

@tbagginsx

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for your insight! What do you envisage happening that makes it too late?

@williamstropicalfarm5082

7 ай бұрын

Chinese development. Thai and Vietnamese too. So sad, but we all know how the story goes. Rich get rich and poor go starving whilst in the name of development. Before the people had very little bit were happy and content.

@tbagginsx

7 ай бұрын

@@williamstropicalfarm5082 That is very sad. Are locals currently being displaced due to these continued foreign developments? And will that really prevent tourists from visiting the area into the future?

@mtha7796

7 ай бұрын

@@williamstropicalfarm5082 You don't want them to be developed and rely on neighbors' media and hospitals forever?

@jurgentreue1200

3 ай бұрын

@@tbagginsx ,, many Lao have been displaced due to the building of dams. The majority of Lao live in river valleys, where the growing of rice is easier. Developers come in and flood these river valleys when the dams are built. People are forced to move on. Villages then find themselves under water, villages with many generations of family history. It's not the villagers who gain from the building of dams. Sad.

Laos 👏❤ Dw Documentary at it again

beautiful country and people, been there 3 times and going again!

Just beautiful.. my father family are refugees from Laos. I want to send my parents back to Laos and retire out there. 2025 is the year we plan to visit. I hope I can find some land out there for them to enjoy. Thank you for sharing. The one thing I admire the most about the our people is the way we live. ❤❤❤❤❤❤

beautiful.

The first village with the women weaving is Sop Chen village, I was there last month

If you'd like to see more on Laos... 👋

@williamstropicalfarm5082

7 ай бұрын

Recommend

If have a chance , i hope you may discover some special destinations in Vietnam, and create a special video ❤

absolutely beautiful place. i love the nature. imagine seeing all this view in the morning when you are having a cup of coffee.

Great documentary 🙏🏽❤🇱🇦

I really enjoyed watching this and looking forward to visiting Laos - hopefully in the near future. Thanks for sharing this documentary video :)

Laos is such a beautiful country. People are very nice and welcoming. ❤️

Every time I see these documentaries touch on fishing I can't help but feel like the whole sleepwalking into oblivion thing is viscerally real. The immense value of rivers was the birth of civilization - but very few big rivers seem to support abundance anymore. I can't help but think this river damage is the most widespread to spill over into the rest of the natural world. If we can't get our traditional pull from these gargantuan rivers, how could any other megafauna be expected to survive. In Canada we largely ignore the damage that's been done, but every so often you hear indigenous stories about the times when the rivers were literally overflowing with fish, and now we worry if any will come at all. I can accept economic development at a natural loss, but not when it completely decimates a natural environment. We only deal in extremes it seems.

Working as rice farmers, we locally call the hardship in Lao language as "Lung Su Far, Na Su Din" or Back faces Sky, Face faces Soil. Really appreciate how DW presents our traditional way of living.

Beautiful documentary with beautiful music & natural landscapes ❤.

Wonderful ❤

Excellent documentary. Glad to find this video, as I will visit Laos in early November. Nice work DW❤

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and for the feedback!

@tbagginsx

7 ай бұрын

Have a wonderful trip! And please let us know how it goes. I would really like to hear about your experience in Laos.

The laotion tour guide on the rice farm speaks english very well and his accent did not confuse anyone

Fine documentary that shows Laos social, economical, political and religious background.

The Mekong River region is truly a treasure of Asia, known as 'the mother of waters.' It sustains life for millions, serving as a vital transport route, water source, and food provider. The journey to Luang Prabang showcases the beauty of Southeast Asia, where daily life is intertwined with religion. From monks' alms collection to isolated riverside villages, the Mekong's fertile banks and abundant fish enrich Laotian diets. It's heartwarming to see the river as a lifeline for both locals and tourists, connecting them to cities like Vientiane and supporting the trade of exquisite Laotian textiles worldwide.

What is the name of the company that does the river cruise? This would be a very interesting voyage.

You’re one of the quality vlogging channels worth following.

17:44 we here in Kerala, India also cultivating paddy in the same manner as laosian do. Due to shortage of men power now a days we turned to machines which eases our work

A wonderful country to take a rest from our western rush of living. And laotian people are so friendly peoplle ❤ Thank you. Will come back for sure 😊

I was lucky enough to spend 2 tours of this beautiful country over 30 years ago and I have thought of how beautiful the place is ever since..I hope to return to visit one day 🔜 ❤ ❤

It's nice to have a location documentary again.

seriously DW, I don't have time to watch all your amazing documentaries. please take a break!

So amazing & beautiful village 😍😍😍

Excellent!!!! Thank You once again DW!!!!! I am a big fan of yours!!! Some of my friends is off to Laos and I sent him the link for the presentation. I feel like I will be able to share their experience!!!

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching! We're glad you like our content. :)

I hope to visit there one day, before the "civilised" and greedy world will touch them too. Greetings from Bucharest (Romania)!!

Every human in this planet must work at least 1 day in a rice field. I worked 1 hour and my perspective completely changed after that. Definitely recommended.

Thanks 😊

People who live in the countryside are more laidback along the mighty Mekong River. I used to run my boat up the river to trade with the locals who lives by the river way back in the 60s before the war was erupted. Most of my family members died during the Pol Pot Khmer Rouge era from 1975 to 1979. Peace to everyone there from Khmer in Cambodia!

11:13 I love this ritual. So peaceful. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

I love country Laos 😍

My favourite place thanks a lots for DW.

It is amazing to see Mekong river again.

What a wonderful documentary . We just ( in september ) did a 9 days tour with a cruise ship up the river from Vientiane to Huay xai t , the border of northern Thailand. An unforgettable journey meeting a lot of friendly people and learning a lot about the laotion culture , life-style ,food and religion. And the town of Luang Prabang is really a gem.

I really liked this one!

A wonderful and thrilled watching documentary shared by respectful ( DW) documentary channel...document about Mekong longest river which started from Tibet and passing through China 🇨🇳, Myanmar 🇲🇲 and Louis...documentary focused of Louisiana traditions ,rice agriculture and tourists existing there. Thank you for sharing

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching. :)

@JackLe1127

7 ай бұрын

And here I am thinking Louisiana is a US state

@laointer55

4 ай бұрын

Louisiana had a big Laotian community too.

@kimballamram552

Ай бұрын

@@laointer55 Providence, Rhode Island has both a Lao and Hmong community

0:10: 🌊 The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, flowing through multiple countries and supporting rich biodiversity. 6:32: 🌃 Luang Prabang, the most beautiful city in Asia, comes alive in the evening with its night market offering a variety of food. 12:43: 👥 A Buddhist monastery in Laos provides education and support for children and adults seeking peace and learning opportunities. 18:16: 🍚 The video shows the process of rice harvesting and preparation in Laos, including the labor-intensive tasks involved. 26:14: 🛳 A captain in Laos navigates the changing river conditions and experiences difficulties due to low water levels and dangerous sand banks. 31:39: 🏠 A woman in Laos produces and sells fermented liquid to make a living, but struggles to make enough profit to support her family and help others in need. 37:19: 🌍 Foreign Chinese ginger is grown in Southeast Asia and the Tan family sells most of their harvest to China. Recap by Tammy AI

Such an interesting video, How Laos living along the river earn for living is really peaceful 🎉

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

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They don't have dark circles around their eyes like every person living in the city.

@pheromone714

7 ай бұрын

Cuz normally they sleep early

The video of the beginning of sunrise looked like a painting or something. Amazing

Loving it! Laos has entered my bucket list :)

nature is very delicate and interconnected, the earlier humans get this basic understanding the better for us all

My homeland, I wish to visit one day.

The music should be Native to the regions to feel more authentic? Still a lovely doc

Love your vedio. Beautiful. Camera works ,well edited. ❤❤❤

wow, it's enjoyable.

Thanks for an excellent documentary on Laos as it showcases the true spirit of the people along the river

@DWDocumentary

Ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your thoughts!

I’ve seen many documentaries on the Mekong and how and who lives from it and on it. It’s always fascinating as it’s a river through Asia that connects people and cultures, and is always evolving. DW, thank you for making a great documentary on different people that live in Laos and along the Mekong, always informative and full of interesting lives, cultures and perspectives. I love to learn about people and other cultures, and how others live in this big international world of ours. 🙏♥️♥️♥️💖💖💖💞💞💞❣️❣️❣️❣️

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

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Wow. So awesome.

Amazing Views

beautiful very calm and lovely documentary

😢😢😢 Many of my Mong people died crossing that Mekong river!!!!!

I like this Documentry & DW channel is very good 👍- & the ❤ Best' informer Best story Good Narration Best voice Good Direction Best scene all is 👍 Team work ❤

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching!

The last line from the Laotian proverb aptly sums up the documentary and the country.

Great documentary, thank you!

i think i just fell in love with the people of Laos.

Fun fact: When the Mekong river reach to the southern part of Vietnam, the river itself divided into 9 different paths to the sea and the people there in Vietnam call it "Sông Cửu Long" Which mean 9 Dragons river and it does look like 9 little 🐉 lol

Thank you. Love ❤ from 🇻🇳

Laos people are fantastic. I met some amazing people. great documentary. Thank you.

Hi DW Documentary👋, good morning🙏

@DWDocumentary

7 ай бұрын

Hello! Have a good day. :)

Wonderful documentary on Meikong river. Thank You DW.

@DWDocumentary

6 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching and taking the time to comment. Be sure to check out our channel for more content.

South east asia is so beautiful...

Good documentary ..cheers from Thailand

Amazing ❤❤

Thank you for informations about the livelihood of simple people of Laos.

The Mekong is my favorite river on earth!

Excellent video 😊

Very nice documented ❤❤

All over the world DW is great news channel. ❤❤❤

A beautiful country & a beautiful people. I'd love to visit some day.

Most importantly, u need to have enough hospital beds and air mattresses. It was a terrific waiting for availability of hospital bed and air mattresses that never came experience in April and May this year for my elderly mum. 😢

No wonder i missed this episode, i was hiking at Rainbow Mountain in Peru the day this was originally posted. I visited Cambodia in September 2019, Lao is on my bucket list 😊

Amazing documentary ❤❤

@DWDocumentary

5 ай бұрын

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