Similar to the bordering nations of Burma, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam, Lao tradition has been largely influenced by India and China. Laotian culture is known for its Theravada Buddhism. The That Luang stupa in Vientiane serves as a national symbol of Laos. Many men become monks at some stage in their lives. Luang Prabang is famous for their monks, and staying there is also a noisy experience when the drums are beaten. Calvendo calendars are premium products - a bit more pricey than others but with added benefits: Our calendars always look beautiful on your wall because we produce them locally with premium paper and sophisticated spiral binding, ensuring easy turning of pages and flat hanging against the wall. A protective transparent plastic cover sheet provides added stability and each calendar comes in five languages. Treat yourself to a Calvendo calendar and you get something that looks better all year round. This successful calendar was re-released this year with the same pictures and updated calendar.