lam vong

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Lam vong is a traditional Lao circle dance characterized by graceful, synchronized hand and foot movements performed at social and ceremonial gatherings.

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lam vong canonical 1

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Predicate Object
instanceOf Lao cultural practice
circle dance
traditional dance
alsoKnownAs lamvong
alsoPracticedIn Northeast Thailand
associatedWith Lao New Year
countryOfOrigin Laos
culturalSignificance expression of Lao identity
danceStyle repetitive patterns
slow and gentle
dressCode often performed in traditional Lao clothing
ethnicGroup Lao people
footworkType small sliding steps
formation circle
handGestureType soft curved hand gestures
languageOfName Lao language
linked to: Lao
learningContext community events
family gatherings
movementType graceful hand movements
synchronized foot movements
musicAccompaniment mor lam
traditional Lao music
orientation dancers face inward in a circle
pairing often danced in male–female pairs
participation all ages
men and women
region mainland Southeast Asia
roleInRituals used to celebrate important life events
used to honor guests
socialFunction community bonding
courtship
tempo moderate
transmission oral tradition
typicalOccasion New Year celebrations
festivals
weddings
typicalSetting ceremonial gatherings
social gatherings

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Lao people traditionalDance lam vong