Yesterday was Labour Day or International Workers Day throughout the world, a day to celebrate the lot of workers & to reflect on the fruits that their labours bring, whilst also honouring the rights of workers to divide their working day into three lots of eight hours, one for work, one for recreation and one for rest.
Her are a few Laotian occupations that I came across in 2010….
Fast Food Operative
Washer-Up
Water Carrier & Cyclo Driver
Waitress
Dancer
Teacher
Boatman
Fishermen
Broom Maker
Baby Sitter
Cook
Illustration Artist
Crafts Women
Paper Maker
Weaver
Mahout
Another Fisherman
Masseuse
Air Hostess
Flower Seller
Monk
Stall Holder
Egg Seller
Cookery Teacher
Market Trader
Ferry Woman
Shop Keepers
Trainee Air Traffic Controller
Labourers
Greengrocer
