A stream flows through the low-step rice fields in the valley. There is irrigation to conserve water for the dry season and to raise fowl for sale and to cook on special occasions.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

A Tai Daeng woman walks back home.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

The Tai Daeng live near Sop Hao, Houaphan province.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

A Tai Daeng woman sitting in front of her house, which is built in a simple style, near Sop Hao.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

A Tai Daeng woman and her children in a small village near Sop Hao.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

Tai Daeng children are playing in stream near Sop Hao.

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

Tai Daeng children putting a raft in the stream near Sop Hao, Houaphan, Laos. (Children commonly make their living by the river).

by : Sumit Pitiphat

Lao

Fieldwork research in Lao

Tai Daeng children, who are playing in the river, line up to be photographed by a stranger (Sumit is the photographer).

by : Sumit Pitiphat