Hill tribes
six different hill tribe villages in Chiang Mai province, namely the Akha, the Palong, the Karen, the Lahu, the Lisu and the longnecks. Every tribe has its own culture, distinct colorful dress and language, which only exists in the spoken form. The hill tribes people live a nomadic lifestyle and originate from Tibet and China. Traditionally, they are engaged in farming using slash and burn tactics, where the forest is cut down and burnt. When the land is exhausted, the move on to the next area. Although many hill tribes people have converted to Buddhism and Christianity, originally they are animist, a believe where not only humans, but also animals, plants, mountains, rivers and other natural objects possess a spirit. A number of hill tribes used to be engaged in the cultivation of opium poppy plants, especially in the Golden Triangle, which was once the center of opium production and trade in South East Asia. In order to solve the problem of opium growing, the current King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) started the Royal Development Project for Hill Tribes. This project aims to educate the hill tribes people on modern farming techniques, including eco friendly techniques, so as to improve their lives and remove dependency on opium cultivation. more at: www.renown-travel.com
Long Neck Hill Tribe Village
the famous long necked hill tribes people, the Padaung. The Padaung are a sub group of the Karen and originate from neighboring Myanmar. They are best known for the many brass rings that the women wear around their neck. At the very young age of around 5 years the first rings are put on a girls neck. Over the years more rings are being added giving the women the appearance of having a very long neck. A few years after first wearing the rings, the muscles in the girls neck become too weak to support the head, so the rings cannot be taken off. Padaung women also wear these rings on their forearms and ankles, though they are sometimes covered up with clothing. Unmarried Padaung girls usually wear long white dresses. more at: www.renown-travel.com
six different hill tribe villages in Chiang Mai province, namely the Akha, the Palong, the Karen, the Lahu, the Lisu and the longnecks. Every tribe has its own culture, distinct colorful dress and language, which only exists in the spoken form. The hill tribes people live a nomadic lifestyle and originate from Tibet and China. Traditionally, they are engaged in farming using slash and burn tactics, where the forest is cut down and burnt. When the land is exhausted, the move on to the next area. Although many hill tribes people have converted to Buddhism and Christianity, originally they are animist, a believe where not only humans, but also animals, plants, mountains, rivers and other natural objects possess a spirit. A number of hill tribes used to be engaged in the cultivation of opium poppy plants, especially in the Golden Triangle, which was once the center of opium production and trade in South East Asia. In order to solve the problem of opium growing, the current King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) started the Royal Development Project for Hill Tribes. This project aims to educate the hill tribes people on modern farming techniques, including eco friendly techniques, so as to improve their lives and remove dependency on opium cultivation. more at: www.renown-travel.com
Long Neck Hill Tribe Village
the famous long necked hill tribes people, the Padaung. The Padaung are a sub group of the Karen and originate from neighboring Myanmar. They are best known for the many brass rings that the women wear around their neck. At the very young age of around 5 years the first rings are put on a girls neck. Over the years more rings are being added giving the women the appearance of having a very long neck. A few years after first wearing the rings, the muscles in the girls neck become too weak to support the head, so the rings cannot be taken off. Padaung women also wear these rings on their forearms and ankles, though they are sometimes covered up with clothing. Unmarried Padaung girls usually wear long white dresses. more at: www.renown-travel.com