photo sharing and upload picture albums photo forums search pictures popular photos photography help login
taboo5 | profile | all galleries >> Laos >> Luang Prabang, Laos - Hill Tribe Village (December 2010) tree view | thumbnails | slideshow

Luang Prabang, Laos - Hill Tribe Village (December 2010)

More than 100 years ago, Hill Tribe people from China migrated to Laos, Burma, Thailand and Vietnam. They are mainly farmers and are known to migrate if growing conditions are not good. There are many different tribes of Hill Tribe people with different languages, customs, culture and way of dressing. The Hill Tribe people near Luang Prabang are known for their colorful, decorative and beautiful clothing, especially among the children. The Lao Hill Tribe People live half in the past and in the present, rooted in their customs while carrying cell phones. Their presence makes Laos a much more interesting and diverse place.
Luang Prabang, Laos Hill Tribe Village (December 2010) cover page.
Luang Prabang, Laos Hill Tribe Village (December 2010) cover page.		 Map of Laos with the star indicating Luang Prabang.
Map of Laos with the star indicating Luang Prabang.		 On the way back to Luang Prabang, we visited a Hill Tribe Village.
On the way back to Luang Prabang, we visited a Hill Tribe Village.		 The main profession of these tribes is farming. They are not so backward as you can see from the cell phone!
The main profession of these tribes is farming. They are not so backward as you can see from the cell phone!
Over 100 years ago, the Hill Tribe peoples migrated south from China into what are now Burma, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.
Over 100 years ago, the Hill Tribe peoples migrated south from China into what are now Burma, Laos, Vietnam, and Thailand.		 They tend to migrate whenever they feel that the soil at their present location is becoming depleted.
They tend to migrate whenever they feel that the soil at their present location is becoming depleted.		 The children dress in beautiful colored and decorative clothing with beads and hats.
The children dress in beautiful colored and decorative clothing with beads and hats.		 The children are as beautiful as their clothing.
The children are as beautiful as their clothing.
They were lined up playing catch with each other.
They were lined up playing catch with each other.		 Two beautiful Hill Tribe girls.
Two beautiful Hill Tribe girls.		 Close-up of one of the girls.
Close-up of one of the girls.		 Other Hill Tribe girls.
Other Hill Tribe girls.
Her clothing is vibrant with color.
Her clothing is vibrant with color.		 Beautiful beaded hat with pompons.
Beautiful beaded hat with pompons.		 Three more Hill Tribe girls.
Three more Hill Tribe girls.

comment | share
Type your message and click Add Comment
It is best to login or register first but you may post as a guest.
Enter an optional name and contact email address. Name
Name Email
help private comment
click on thumbnails for full image