Lao Voices

A video of people planting rice in Laos, posted by Peter Whittlesey.

Here in the Sacramento Valley planes drop rice seeds into flooded paddies and presto, the rice begins to grow. If only Asian countries could be so lucky. It’s actually rice seedlings that are being transplanted, and it’s hard work. But the Lao, if they can work in a large group, make the hard work bearable with bantering back and forth, singing and always being positive. I like the sound of the girl’s voice next to me as I shoot the video.