Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
The E Da Ma (adult spirit) altar near the altar for Ar Pa Moo He (the village guardian spirit).
Personal Collection
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
Lisu women in 1975 sporting hats and traditional costumes with silver ornaments in preparation for dancing in the New Year ceremony.
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
Lisu women in 1985, wearing traditional costumes with colorful tails from waist to calf.
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
A Lisu woman in 1984 preparing food in the household wood-fired fireplace.
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
An elderly Lisu man making offerings of rice, food, tea, alcohol and incense to the earth spirit at the entrance of the village. As he makes the offerings, he prays that the earth spirit might keep the villagers and all creatures safe and happy.
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
A Lisu village in the foothills. Such villages must be located relatively near to a source of water.
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Ethnic groups in northern Thailand
Lisu villagers dance in the New Year ceremony. Note the man playing music on the Seung, a traditional musical instrument
