With its rich biological diversity, the region around the Mekong River is a jewel of Asia. The river is also known as “the mother of waters.” It’s a transport route, water supply and food source for millions of people.
The film sets out in a journey to the former royal city of Luang Prabang in Laos. It’s regarded as one of the most beautiful cities in southeast Asia and to this day, religion determines everyday life: Every morning, hundreds of monks walk through the city’s ancient center to collect their alms.
In the isolated villages, some of which are only accessible by boat, most Laotians live off the land. There are huge rice paddies on the fertile banks on the Mekong; rice is the Laotians’ main staple, eaten three times a day here. The river also provides some welcome dietary variation in the form of fish.
Locals – and the odd tourist boat – also use the Mekong as a main transit route; even today, the quickest way to reach the country’s larger cities is still by river. At some point, several hundred kilometers downstream, we reach the capital Vientiane, the economic heart of Laos and a trading center for the famous Laotian woven textiles, exported from here all over the world.
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Laotian people are more gentle and generous people i know than most of south east asians especially the Vietnamese people. They are self center and greedy people.
Laos is such a beautiful country. People are very nice and welcoming. ❤️
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😢😢😢 Many of my Mong people died crossing that Mekong river!!!!!
2 bundle beans and mint for .50cents wow that's $6-8 here in the states
0:10: 🌊 The Mekong River is the longest river in Southeast Asia, flowing through multiple countries and supporting rich biodiversity.
6:32: 🌃 Luang Prabang, the most beautiful city in Asia, comes alive in the evening with its night market offering a variety of food.
12:43: 👥 A Buddhist monastery in Laos provides education and support for children and adults seeking peace and learning opportunities.
18:16: 🍚 The video shows the process of rice harvesting and preparation in Laos, including the labor-intensive tasks involved.
26:14: 🛳 A captain in Laos navigates the changing river conditions and experiences difficulties due to low water levels and dangerous sand banks.
31:39: 🏠 A woman in Laos produces and sells fermented liquid to make a living, but struggles to make enough profit to support her family and help others in need.
37:19: 🌍 Foreign Chinese ginger is grown in Southeast Asia and the Tan family sells most of their harvest to China.
Recap by Tammy AI
I really liked this one!
every elderly people can make rice, corn whisky.. i can make it too , but just don’t want to because of the law prohibited in the US only..
Plynalem po Mekongu 2 dni z Luang Prabang do granicy z Tajlandia. Pierwszy odcinek tuz za Luang Prabang byl ciekawy a pozniej to juz monotonia i nic ciekawego.
Laos is a beautiful country please come and visit before it turns to a province of China
Most importantly, u need to have enough hospital beds and air mattresses. It was a terrific waiting for availability of hospital bed and air mattresses that never came experience in April and May this year for my elderly mum. 😢
Possibly PRC China, Taiwan, Japan etc can turn the Mekong into thousands of fish farms. Also use inSAR to manage risks of more dam collapses…into optimizing algae strains for protein content and quality is essential.
Crop Fertilization: Certain types of algae can be used as organic fertilizers for crops. Algae-based fertilizers can help enhance soil fertility and improve crop yields, contributing to food security.
Biofortification: Algae can be used to fortify foods with essential nutrients, addressing micronutrient deficiencies in diets. For example, incorporating algae into staple foods can enhance their nutritional value.
Water and Land Efficiency: Algae cultivation requires less land and water compared to traditional agriculture. Developing efficient cultivation methods, such as closed-loop systems and vertical farming, can make algae production viable in various environments.
Research and Innovation: Continued research is needed to identify algae strains that are suitable for large-scale cultivation, have high nutritional value, and can be integrated into various food systems. Innovation in cultivation, harvesting, and processing techniques will also play a crucial role.
Regulatory Considerations: Establishing clear regulations and safety standards for algae-based foods and supplements is essential to ensure consumer safety and product quality.
Public Awareness: Raising awareness about the benefits and potential of algae in enhancing food security is important. Educating the public about algae's nutritional value and environmental benefits can drive demand and support for algae-based products.
Collaborative Efforts: Governments, research institutions, private companies, and international organizations need to collaborate to advance algae-based solutions for food security. Partnerships can accelerate research, development, and implementation.
Economic Viability: Making algae-based products economically viable is crucial for widespread adoption. Developing cost-effective cultivation and processing methods will be key to ensuring affordability.
The roadmap for algae in global food security involves a combination of scientific research, technological innovation, regulatory support, and collaborative efforts to integrate algae-based solutions into existing food systems. As technologies evolve and awareness grows, algae could play a significant role in addressing food security challenges worldwide"
I was there back in 2001 when it was much more verginal. Beautiful
PlS don't go there! We had enough of WESTERN people ruining countries all around the world! STAY IN EUROPE, and STAY IN america and britain! DON'T go to ASIA. LEAVE these people alone! STOP ruining other nations on this planet, we want them to keep their culture.
China is building so much dams they cut of the natural flow of the river. After China took Tibet they control waterflow of all South East Asia and India and can cut water supply if they want to, it's sad how China is taking lands and can destroy countries if you don't listen to them.
there's no such "laid back way of life" , its a poor country with two million tonnes of bombs dropped by the US during the Vietnam war, and people are still dying from the unexploded ordnance today
nature is very delicate and interconnected, the earlier humans get this basic understanding the better for us all
Fine documentary that shows Laos social, economical, political and religious background.
Please bring more of the Mekong river episodes, Cambodia, Vietnam, Thailand.only then iwill subscribe and share 😂.lol from Arunachal Pradesh India
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It is amazing to see Mekong river again.
Its called OVER fished 😂😂 .. not weather climate change etc..