History, Memory, and Territorial Cults in the Highlands of Laos

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Focusing on the interplay of history, memory, and local customs, this book explores the experiences of villagers in Houay Yong, a Tai Vat community on the Laos-Vietnam border. It emphasizes the importance of highlanders' perspectives, aiming to reintegrate their narratives and agency into the broader historical context, thus shedding light on the complexities of life in this multiethnic highland region.