Savannakhet
Having enough energy to defy gravity is vital if you want to tackle Laos’s most popular traditional sport. The main aim of kataw – an ancient, hands-free hotchpotch of volleyball, tennis and football – is to keep the woven rattan ball off the floor, but chests, heads and legs can all be used, so there’s plenty of room for flamboyant mid-air strikes.
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