{"id":403647,"date":"2025-01-14T11:30:06","date_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:30:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/403647\/"},"modified":"2025-01-14T11:30:06","modified_gmt":"2025-01-14T11:30:06","slug":"why-do-these-women-wear-neck-rings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wacoca.com\/tour\/403647\/","title":{"rendered":"Why do these women wear neck rings?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title = \"Why do these women wear neck rings?\"   width=\"580\" height=\"385\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/zqUR6Gsuw_I\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><br \/>\n<br \/>\nWhy do these women wear neck rings?<\/p>\n<p>Mae Hong Son is Mind-Blowing\u2026 and the Karen Tribe Will Prove It  <\/p>\n<p>Mae Hong Son\u2019s Hidden Secrets: Meet the Karen Tribe and More!  <\/p>\n<p>Think Mae Hong Son is just about mountains and mist? Think again. Deep in Thailand&#8217;s northern hills lies a culture that is vert rich, unique, and surprising.<\/p>\n<p>In this video, we dive into the heart of the Karen tribe and Mae Hong Son\u2019s hidden wonders:<br \/>\n&#8211; Meet the Karen tribe: their fascinating traditions, crafts, and warm hospitality.<br \/>\n&#8211; The story behind the iconic long neck women and their jewelry.<br \/>\n&#8211; A local village where ancient customs meet modern challenges.<br \/>\n&#8211; Learn how the Karen community weaves stories into vibrant fabrics\u2014literally!<br \/>\n&#8211; Taste traditional Karen dishes you\u2019ve never heard of, made from locally foraged ingredients.<br \/>\n&#8211; Discover the untouched landscapes of Mae Hong Son, from bamboo forests to serene mountain lakes.<br \/>\n&#8211; A lesser-known village that will leave you in awe.<br \/>\n&#8211; How tourism is reshaping Karen life and what you can do to visit responsibly.  <\/p>\n<p>What you\u2019ll discover:<br \/>\n&#8211; The untold history of the Karen tribe.<br \/>\n&#8211; Rare cultural insights that most travelers miss.<br \/>\n&#8211; Breathtaking, off-the-beaten-path destinations in Mae Hong Son.  <\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re ready for an eye-opening journey into Thailand\u2019s most fascinating region, hit play. <\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss this! Mae Hong Son and the Karen Tribe will steal your heart. <\/p>\n<p>Village for volunteering work: Kayan Taryar https:\/\/maps.app.goo.gl\/D1ndWBESaFyJjaXJ7 <\/p>\n<p>Travel Date: December 2024  <\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________  <\/p>\n<p>0:00 &#8211; Intro;<br \/>\n0:42 &#8211; Boat ride;<br \/>\n1:12 &#8211; Village tour;<br \/>\n11:14 &#8211; Kayan Taryar;<br \/>\n12:52 &#8211; Missionary work;<br \/>\n14:28 &#8211; Forest;<\/p>\n<p>_______________________________________  <\/p>\n<p>Hi, I&#8217;m Jonathan Le Blanc. I&#8217;m a full-time traveler who wants to show the human side of traveling and give another perspective on how the mass media portrays certain locations to us.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s stay connected:<br \/>\n\u2705 Instagram:     \/ the__absurdist<br \/>\n\u2705 TikTok:   \/ the__absurdist<br \/>\n\u2705 Email: jonathanlc95@gmail.com<br \/>\n\u2705 Twitter\/x: https:\/\/x.com\/IamtheAbsurdist<br \/>\n\u2705 Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/profile.php?&#8230; <\/p>\n<p>\ud83d\udc9f Edited by: @Ajjouche<\/p>\n<p>#MaeHongSon, #KarenTribe, #ThailandTravel, #CulturalExperience, #LongNeckTribe, #SustainableTourism, #HiddenGemsThailand, #TravelAsia, #TribalCulture, #OffTheBeatenPath, #NorthernThailand, #TraditionalCrafts, #EthicalTravel, #MountainVillages, #UniqueExperiences, #ThaiCuisine, #Travel2025, #ExploreThailand, #KarenCulture<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Why do these women wear neck rings? 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