of the Karen Long Neck Hill tribe to shop (contribute to their economy) and have dinner. These people are from Myanmar and have relocated near Chiang Rai to escape the hardship of civil war in Myanmar ( Burma), have better educational opportunities and electricity not available in the mountains. The woman wear these rings from an early age. They can weigh 20 to 25 lbs and the woman's shoulders actually drop under the weight giving the allusion of a longer neck.
Our group danced with the Long Neck woman, with the tribes music from homemade instruments in the background.
This 65 year old woman has 26 rings.
This young lady has just received her first set of rings.
There are two Karen Tribes in this village of around 250. This young girl is in the Karen Tribe with long ears.
BBQ Pork prepared by the tribe. This 19 year old boy answered questions from our group. He is an apprentice mechanic who can speak three languages fluently; Myanmar, Thai and Chinese and is learning English.
Our meal of boiled park, brown rice, vegetables and BBQ'd pork served on a weaved plate covered with banana leaves. It was very good.
Location:Chiang Rai, Northern Thailand
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