Hilltribe Villages Chiang Mai


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Hilltribe Villages Chiang Mai
Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai were formed around a century ago when hilltribe people south from China to the region. There are six major Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai namely Karen, the Hmong, Yao, Akha, Lisu, and the Lahu.

The main profession at Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai is farming, and all of them tend to migrate whenever the soil at their present location becomes unfertile. Each Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai have their own culture, religion, language, art, and dress.

Akha villages are notable for their carved wooden gates and guardian spirits. The people in this Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai are known for their unique trait of setting small room is set aside for paying respect to ancestors.

The Hmong village, practices a strict male-female division of labor. The inhabitants of this hilltribe Village are like wearing silver ornaments during ceremonies
Each Lisu Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai has a spirit house in addition to has a small shrine in each house give respect to ancestors. They are patient, and competitive in nature.

Karen Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai are situated near foothills. The people of this tribe mainly practice farming and they also hunt during their leisure time.

Lahu are independent people, physically larger and more aggressive than the other tribes. Lahu Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai can be found on mountain tops.

Yao Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai are found in low hills near dense forest. Yao houses feature a small shrine which is dedicated to their ancestors. Their language, is written in Chinese Characters, and there are renowned all over the world for their paintings which are mostly of religious subjects.

Hilltribe Villages, Chiang Mai are a major tourist attraction in Chiang Mai which promotes tourism in Chiang Mai.

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