Laos

Question 1

This country is an independent state of Southeast Asia and officially known as———-.

Answer 1

Lao People’s Democratic Republic

Question 2

It is formerly part of the Indochinese Union, also known as French Indochina. Wat Pha That Luang, Vientiane is one of its famous landmarks.

Answer 2

Laos

Question 3

The Lao orchestra can be divided into two categories:

Answer 3

1. Sep Nyai
2. Sep Noi

Question 4

This is similar to the piphat of Thailand with instruments that are strictly percussive but also integrates the use of an oboe.

Answer 4

Sep Nyai

Question 5

This is also known as the mahori of Thailand. However, it incorporates the use of several khene which is a large bamboo mouth organ and is the most popular folk music instrument of Laos.

Answer 5

Sep Noi

Question 6

It is formerly part of the Indochinese Union, also known as French Indochina. —————, Vientiane is one of its famous landmarks.

Answer 6

Wat Pha That Luang