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Hill Tribe People : Northeast Thailand

Throughout northern Thailand ethnic minorities such as Karen, Akha, Jisu, Palong attempt to maintain their culture in the face of ethnic cleansing by the Burmese government,
loss of traditional livlihood and the conversion to Christianity by missionaries.
These photos were taken around Chiang Rai, Chiang Saen, Mae Sai.
Longneck Lady Longneck  Girl  Chiang Rai provence 'Big Ears'  ethnic minority  Chiang Rai Christian  missionary  Akha village
Akha friends Traditional  weaving Lisu lady Watching the show
Its like a zoo sometimes. g4/76/630676/3/60331758.DPP_0109.jpg All the comforts of home Young Akha girl #1
Young Akha girl #2 Old  Akha girl #3 Spreading the word  ~ for good or bad