Why do these women wear neck rings?
Mae Hong Son is Mind-Blowing… and the Karen Tribe Will Prove It
Mae Hong Son’s Hidden Secrets: Meet the Karen Tribe and More!
Think Mae Hong Son is just about mountains and mist? Think again. Deep in Thailand’s northern hills lies a culture that is vert rich, unique, and surprising.
In this video, we dive into the heart of the Karen tribe and Mae Hong Son’s hidden wonders:
– Meet the Karen tribe: their fascinating traditions, crafts, and warm hospitality.
– The story behind the iconic long neck women and their jewelry.
– A local village where ancient customs meet modern challenges.
– Learn how the Karen community weaves stories into vibrant fabrics—literally!
– Taste traditional Karen dishes you’ve never heard of, made from locally foraged ingredients.
– Discover the untouched landscapes of Mae Hong Son, from bamboo forests to serene mountain lakes.
– A lesser-known village that will leave you in awe.
– How tourism is reshaping Karen life and what you can do to visit responsibly.
What you’ll discover:
– The untold history of the Karen tribe.
– Rare cultural insights that most travelers miss.
– Breathtaking, off-the-beaten-path destinations in Mae Hong Son.
If you’re ready for an eye-opening journey into Thailand’s most fascinating region, hit play.
Don’t miss this! Mae Hong Son and the Karen Tribe will steal your heart.
Village for volunteering work: Kayan Taryar https://maps.app.goo.gl/D1ndWBESaFyJjaXJ7
Travel Date: December 2024
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0:00 – Intro;
0:42 – Boat ride;
1:12 – Village tour;
11:14 – Kayan Taryar;
12:52 – Missionary work;
14:28 – Forest;
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14 Comments
Ahhh can't wait
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看着难受😣。这是对女性身体的摧残。
Your explaining video is awesome 👍❤😊
That fruit is vegetable we used to cook with meats its kind of climber dats y it grows on trees in garo we call akaru bt i dnt knw in english..
That fruit which you have shown is an ash gourd. They are climber plants they need some support to climb like trees or strong sticks to bear fruit.
In my country Myanmar Kharan trib don't wear rings at their neck.Only Pa Taung trib who live in Khayar state near the border of Thailand wear rings at their neck.
Thailand make tourist attraction everywhere Everything.So some are fake to tourist. You want to know the real story you should learn. Whyn't you come to visit Myanmar? Although the time isn't pleasant you can visit somewhere in Myanmar. You can get worth seeing beautiful natural senary.Historical site natural site are alot to see vest track. Pagan Pagoda land Mandalay the last king town and lnlay lake one of world wander places.You've got both of the borders Myanmar India and Thailand.Whyn't into Myanmar?
Welcome to Myanmar.
Thank you for your sharing.
Be healthy and happy.
the fruit is winter melon or wax gourd, native to Asia, use as vegetable like in soup or stir fry.
And the plant with bright red and orange fruit is Konjac.
Amai er kwam geen reclame tussen
“Kayan people” or Thailand call them karen kor yao Karen people. Karen people are a group this of people with a distinctive identity in terms of dressing. Women will wear brass rings, coiled in many layers around their necks, which may have as many as 25 rings. According to the stories that have been passed down, the wearing of brass rings is believed to protect Kayan women from being kidnapped by other tribes. It is also for beauty or to show their well-being. The more gold rings they have, the more wealth they will have. In other words, men must find a lot of brass for the woman they want to marry. The man must offer it to the woman’s parents. The more you give, the more chances you have of having the woman.
TH is a nationality, not ethnics. TH is mixed of many groups of people. These people brought along their culture with them. See their food for example. They are mixed with CH, ID, Muslim, etc. Now is the key. In the old days before the concept of country as nation-state with territory and laws like present and even today MM are full of wars so people escaped to TH, later become their people which is their own choice if they want to be. Like all around teh world these people bring along their tradition — food, costume, etc. However MM keep saying they STEAL your culture. Forced them for touristry. Ever said anything about WARS AND DISCRIMINATION IN YOUR LAND WHICH CAUSED THEM TO ESCAPE TO TH? Right now there are tons of your people in TH, suppose 50-70 years ahead they earn TH citizenship, would you still said TH steal your people or make them zoo to atract tourists without sayiong anything that caused them to leave MM?
10:50 so cute
They never BOW DOWN their Heads to any EVIL FORCES which meant they are Stuffed with that much Daring Guts to Challenge any sort of SKULL DANGERS that comes on there Paths thus they can be utilized as SPECIAL COMMANDO FORCE Troops because they have NIL FEAR for Dense Jungles itself but mostly they are neglected so much but why.