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 Religion

Buddhism is the dominant religion in Laos or about two-thirds of population are Theravada Buddhists which were introduced into the country in the late 13th and early 14th centuries by king Fa Ngum. King Fa Ngum, the first monarch of the unified Lan Xang kingdom, was introduced, promoted and declared Buddhism as the kingdom official religion.

Today, about 80% of Lao is practicing Hinayana Buddhism alongside with traditional Lao spirit (phi) worship, by such offering food and drink to the spirits which believe to be somewhere among us and to protect us from the evil. Basi ceremony is one of the example that Lao perform in giving an honor to the guardian spirits as well as to bestow good luck on a person or event. Baci is held when people are promoted in their work, move into a new house, star a new job and for almost any other occasions. Also special Baci can be arranged for new mother or getting marry. Few Lao would not embark on a long journey without a Baci. Unique to Lao culture involving in transferring good luck through a blessed strings that are tied to one wrist and it must attached with you for at least three days. Nevertheless, each geographic location you visit may have different believe, culture and religion, especially if you're visiting the minority groups.