Each hill tribe has its own (sub-)language, customs, clothing, and religion, and even between the villages differences occur. The Akha migrated in stages from Yunnan (China), where the great majority ...

The Akha tribe, for example, is known for its elaborate rituals, which involve animal sacrifices, chanting, and the use of sacred objects. Similarly, the Karen people have their own set of ...

The headdress is the most characteristic piece of clothing for the Akha women. The style of the headdress depends ... As a result, the hill tribe villagers try to preserve and present an 'authentic' ...