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New Fear Festivities: 5th Month Festival

Created1959

DescriptionArticle describing the New Years Festival in Laos, which takes place in April by following the Buddhist calendar. Mentions Buddhist astrological signs.

Minority Groups In Northern Laos

ContributorsIwata, Leiji (Author) / Sakomoto, H. (Translator) / Halpern, Joel (Editor)

Created1960

DescriptionA report on the minority groups in Northern Laos, with a focus on the Yao.

Ethnic Groups in the Valley of the Nam Song and the Nam Lik

ContributorsIwata, Keiji (Author) / Sakomoto, H. (Translator) / Halpern, Joel (Editor)

Created1959

DescriptionA report on the ethnic groups of Nam Song and Nam Lik valleys region in Laos.

Laos and Her Tribal Problems

ContributorsHalpern, Joel (Author)

Created1961

DescriptionReport on the tribal groups of Laos and their relationships with each other and the government.

Geographic, Demographic, and Ethnic Background on Laos

ContributorsHalpern, Joel (Author)

Created1961

DescriptionReport on the geographic areas of Laos and the ethnic demographics of these areas.

The Languages of China Before the Chinese

ContributorsDe Lacouperie, Terrien (Author)

Created1970

DescriptionSelections from "The Languages of China Before the Chinese" describing the local languages before the immigration of the Chinese language and occupation under the Yao and later dynasties.

Reports on Various Aspects of Laos

ContributorsHalpern, Joel (Author) / Barney, George L. (Author) / Kaufman, Howard K. (Author)

Created1963

DescriptionReports on the Nam Ngum Project; geographic, demographic and ethnic background in Laos; the Meo of Xieng Khouang Province; Village Life in Vientiane Province; and Minority Groups in Northern Laos especially the Yao