Laos Culture & History Day Tours
Taste of Laos Cooking Class
Experience the taste of Lao at Tum Tum Cheng Cooking School in Luang Prabang. A little experimentation takes you a long way towards appreciating the cuisine! Your half day class starts with a visit to a local market stocked with Lao staple flavourings, such as; lemongrass, mint, basil, lime, coriander, ginger, galingale, tamarind and, of course, hot chillies. In the cooking class you learn how to make several Lao dishes including khao niaw, sticky rice (which goes hand in hand with Lao culture) and laap, a Lao style salad of minced meat or fish tossed with lime juice and garlic. Your class ends with a delicious lunch in the gardens of the restaurant.
Price: On request
From: Luang Prabang
When: 9am – 2pm, Monday to Saturday
Group size: 2 to 12
Tour Code: LC1_1/2
Telephone: 1300 43 10 69
Luang Prabang Textile Tour (1/2 or 1 day, 1 week)
Discover the secrets of Lao textiles at Ock Pop Tok Gallery and Workshop in Luang Prabang. Meet the weavers who make the textiles and join a weaving or dying class. Classes give an insight into Lao culture and the importance of weaving for a sustainable future. Classes vary from half day to weekly workshops. It is possible to purchase beautifully crafted textiles, direct from the source, such as; scarves, dresses, wall hangings and bedspreads. Or, have your own textiles designed and tailor-made.
Classes and workshops can be adapted to your chosen time frame and interests.
Price: On request
From: Luang Prabang
When: Half day, one day to one week, everyday
Group size: 2 to 12
Tour Code: LC2_1/2
Telephone: 1300 43 10 69
Creating a sustainable weaving industry…
Ock Pop Tok was founded in 2000 by a local weaver and an English photographer as a medium to exchange knowledge and ideas through textile. Today, this innovative gallery and workshop provides a livelihood for nearly 200 local people through the production of high quality textiles. They also offer market access and training to approximately 150 artisans from rural villages. A percentage of sales go towards training villagers in textile handicraft to ensure the local industry has a sustainable future.
