Why Do Laos Speak French? A Deep Dive into the Lingering French Influence in Laos
The Echoes of a Colonial Past: Understanding Why Laos Speaks French It was during a bustling market day in Vientiane, Laos, that I first truly grappled with the question: why do Laos speak French? Amidst the vibrant chaos of vendors hawking everything from fragrant spices to intricately woven textiles, a polite, almost melodic, voice cut…