What diet should Vietnam and Laos pay attention to?

1, eating habits. Laos usually have a simple diet, usually glutinous rice and fresh fish, and only on holidays will they kill pigs and sheep. Wa people like to eat palm Baba as their staple food (this is a cake made of palm powder and baked on a hot stone). Many people regard it as a precious food. They have the habit of chewing betel nuts and smoking, even women are no exception. They are very happy to taste China cuisine. They usually don't eat with knives, forks and chopsticks, and they are used to grabbing food by hand. China tourists had better know about this before they come to Laos to taste delicious food.

2. customs and habits. Most Lao people believe in Buddhism, while others believe in Catholicism, Christianity and Taoism. Its Buddhists mainly abide by the Five Commandments, but do not insist on vegetarianism. They only abstain from eating "ten meats" (that is, people, elephants, tigers, leopards, lions, horses, dogs, snakes, cats and turtles), enter the second lent every day and don't eat anything after noon. Laotians don't like people touching their heads. Think that the head is the most sacred part, and no one can violate it at will. They are afraid to pass things or food with their left hand. I feel that my left hand is dirty and cheap, and using it is actually an insult to people. When meeting a guest, Lao people are used to putting their hands together (that is, raising them with their fingers together). Shi Shili has the following rules: for monks, royalty, elders, bosses and other people with higher status than themselves, put your hands crossed in front of your forehead; For the younger generation, subordinates and other people who are lower than themselves, put the palm of your hand under your chin, and put your hand in front of your face for your peers or ordinary people. Now it is generally treated equally. Greetings to "Sandy Land!" (hello! )。 Although the handshake ceremony is also very fashionable at present, most women still use it.

3. Safety instructions. Pay attention to personal and property safety in Laos food tourism. Try not to walk or walk when visiting scenic spots. In addition, when tasting food in a crowded food street, you should take good care of your personal belongings to avoid being stolen.