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  • CHANGCHUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 08: (CHINA OUT) <br />
<br />
Marilyn Monroe Snow Portrait <br />
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Two students make a portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on a snow-covered playground at Changchun University of Technology on December 8, 2015 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The two students spent two days making the portrait.<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
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  • CHANGCHUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 08: (CHINA OUT) <br />
<br />
Marilyn Monroe Snow Portrait <br />
<br />
Two students make a portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on a snow-covered playground at Changchun University of Technology on December 8, 2015 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The two students spent two days making the portrait.<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_Marilyn_Monroe_Snow_Por...jpg
  • CHANGCHUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 08: (CHINA OUT) <br />
<br />
Marilyn Monroe Snow Portrait <br />
<br />
Two students make a portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on a snow-covered playground at Changchun University of Technology on December 8, 2015 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The two students spent two days making the portrait.<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_Marilyn_Monroe_Snow_Por...jpg
  • CHANGCHUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 08: (CHINA OUT) <br />
<br />
Marilyn Monroe Snow Portrait <br />
<br />
Two students make a portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on a snow-covered playground at Changchun University of Technology on December 8, 2015 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The two students spent two days making the portrait.<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_Marilyn_Monroe_Snow_Por...jpg
  • CHANGCHUN, CHINA - DECEMBER 08: (CHINA OUT) <br />
<br />
Marilyn Monroe Snow Portrait <br />
<br />
Two students make a portrait of actress Marilyn Monroe on a snow-covered playground at Changchun University of Technology on December 8, 2015 in Changchun, Jilin Province of China. The two students spent two days making the portrait.<br />
©Exclusivepix Media
    Exclusivepix_Marilyn_Monroe_Snow_Por...jpg
  • Stunning portraits from American Civil War  bright back to life in colour<br />
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Portrait of Brig. Gen. Joseph R. Anderson, officer of the Confederate Army. (February 16, 1813 – September 7, 1892)<br />
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Joseph R. Anderson,was an American civil engineer, industrialist, and soldier. During the American Civil War he served as a Confederate general, and his Tredegar Iron Company was a major source of munitions and ordnance for the Confederate States Army.<br />
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©Frédéric DurIiez/Exclusivepix Media
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA19.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA20.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA13.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA05.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA02.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 42.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 40.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 39.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 38.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 36.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 35.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 30.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
    ExPix_NORTH_THAILAND_LAST_TRIBES 06.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
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The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA15.jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
<br />
No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
<br />
You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
    ExPix_FLOWER_POWER_IN_SAUDI_ARABIA14.jpg
  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
<br />
Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • NORTH THAILAND LAST TRIBES <br />
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Most  of  the  people  think  Thailand  hosts  only  one  tribe,  the  vey  famous  long  neck.  Much more  tribes  still  live  in  the  north  of  the  country  with  strong  traditions.  To  reach  them  by road, you’ll  need to like curves : thousands are waiting for you in the hills ! Kor Yor tribe (Kayaw), aka the Big Ears or Long Ears, are of of them. They are called like this as they wear since their youngest age some huge ear rings. Like the Long Necks, they are Karenni refugees from Myanmar. Most of the ones i met are christians,  and  wear  some  Jesus  cross  around  the  neck.  They  are  different  from  the  long Neck  women,  as  they  have  their  own  language  and  traditions.  In  Thailand,  like  the  Long Necks,  they  can  be  seen  in  tourists  villages  that  she  share.  Some  critisize  those  touristic villages but many women told me that thanbks to the tourists they could leave the refugee camp , earn money , and get a better life than just waiting for international aid in the camp.   Lahu  people  live  in  the  mountains  of  China,  Myanmar,  Laos  and  northern  Thailand.The Lahu  people  are  famous  for  their  musical  instruments,  made of  wood  and  bamboo.  Uncle Ja  Yo,  a  famous  musician,    told  me  that  when  he  was  young,  he  used  his  Nor  Ku  Ma  to seduce the girls from the others villages,  playing loud to attire them all a round the valley ! There  are  approximately  30  000  Lahus  now  living  in  Thailand. There  are  four  tribes  within the Lahu: Black, Red, Yellow and She-Leh. I met the Black ones, called like that because of the  black  colors  of  the  women  traditional  clothes  sleeves.  Before,  their  domestic  animals like  chickens,  pigs  and  buffalos  were  kept  in  the  basement  corral  of  their  houses,  but  thai goverment has asked them to separate for health security. So now, you can find 2 villages : one  for  the  humans,  one  for  the  animals  !
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  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
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The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
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The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
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And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
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To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
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Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
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The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
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French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
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“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
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“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
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To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern World’s Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials — bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
“Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment,” wrote The Daily Mail. “Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.”<br />
<br />
“The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water,” Eric Lafforgue told the newspaper.<br />
<br />
To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off), they use
    Exclusivepix_Exclusivepix_Recycled_I...jpg
  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
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No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • FLOWER POWER IN SAUDI ARABIA<br />
“You have 15 minutes to take pictures, then we gotta leave. Those people are crazy! Do it quickly please!” My police escort was nervous, because visiting the Flower Men in the deep south of Saudi Arabia was a real headache. And obviously, they know the situation better than anyone, as they were part of the Qahtani tribe living in the Jizan and Asir southern provinces. This scene happened during my trip ten years ago.<br />
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No tourists were allowed ever since until December, 2018. The closed kingdom finally cracked the door open for tourists again, only for a few weeks though, thanks to Supercoppa Italiana Juventus Vs Milan in Jeddah. Such a rare opportunity to visit Flower Men another time, and see how they deal with the war against their cousins in Yemen as well as the shy opening of the Kingdom.<br />
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You know for sure when you arrive in the area of the Flower Men, because you will notice the incredible watchtowers and houses built like small castles. On one hand, these defensive architectural elements indicate that the locals are living in the fear of constant attacks for centuries. On the other hand, this also has given them a very sturdy character and a fierce spirit of independence.<br />
Interestingly, those tough fighters also come with tender hearts in this peninsula, as they all desire to look attractive. You won’t see them wearing the traditional keffieh, instead, the descendants of the ancient legendary Tihama and Asir tribes love to wear colorful garlands in their daily life.<br />
The first to have studied this tribe was the late french researcher Thierry Mauger. In the 80’s , he traveled around the area and took pictures to make a book. He got into a lot of troubles and was even nearly raped by male villagers! <br />
I believed it was a smart idea to bring back his old photo book in the villages. However, it was not. As soon as I opened it in front of the Flower Men, they were shocked to see their women’s pictures inside. The community had
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
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The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
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  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
    ExPix_African_tribe_turning_Western_...jpg
  • Ethiopian Tribe Recycles Modern Worldís Discards Into Fashion Accessories<br />
<br />
The Daasanach are a semi-nomadic tribe numbering approximately 50,000 individuals who live in the Omo Valley in southern Ethiopia. In the past, the tribe roamed from place to place herding livestock around open areas according to the seasons and the changing availability of water. But over the last fifty years, having lost the majority of their lands, they have also grown dependent to agriculture. Like many tribes in the region, the Daasanach have moved to areas closer to the Omo River, where they attempt to grow enough crops to survive.<br />
<br />
French photographer Eric Lafforgue has spent several years documenting the life and culture of these people, and how they have changed under the influence of modern manufactured goods. An interesting fashion trend amongst the Dassanach is their elaborate headgear, which they make from the strangest of materials  bottle caps, wristwatches, hairclips, and other discarded pieces of plastic and metal.<br />
The Daasanach spend months collecting bottle caps and scratching around for cash to pay for broken watches, which the women makes into jewelry and wigs. These are worn by both men and women, young and old.<br />
<br />
Younger girls and children get the most basic version of the wig, while the oldest women are treated to the heaviest numbers with the most embellishment.<br />
Men are only allowed to wear the bottle top wigs until they marry - after that, they create small clay headpieces decorated with a colourful harlequin pattern and enlivened with a feather, although the latter is only allowed after a hunt or a successful clash with an enemy.<br />
<br />
The young men love to wear necklaces and earrings while the girls have bigger muscles because they do the most difficult work like carrying water, To prevent their headgears from getting spoiled while they sleep (apparently, they never take them off).<br />
©Eric lafforgue/Exclusivepix Media
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  • The football stars of tomorrow<br />
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Thousands of Football shirts of Arsenal, Manchester, Chelsea, Milano, etc end up their carreer in... Ethiopia. Sold in the deep south, in the Omo Valley, those second hand clothes are bought by the local tribes. Most of them ignore the meaning of those shirts, and just buy them for the color, the logo, or the shape.<br />
No warrior will go out without his little pillow/seat.<br />
Some, like in Hamer tribe wear at the top of the head a clay helmet where they can put some ostrich feathers when they make a special action, like killing a wild animal, or...a man.<br />
Those tribes won’t exist in few years as the ethiopian governement has launched a huge plan to develop the area.<br />
Soon, a highway coming from Mombassa - Nairobi will pass thru the villages to reach Addis Ababa.<br />
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Photo shows: Hamer tribe - Manchester United<br />
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  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
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  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
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  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
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  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • The Time for Knives in Ethiopia<br />
<br />
The Dassanech live in southern Ethiopia. Dwelling in isolation along the Omo River, they have retained an ancestral way of life.<br />
They are called the “People from the Delta” in relation to the neighboring Turkana Lake but their world is actually one of desert, dust and acacia trees. Add to this hostile environment the rampant presence of malaria. The Dassanech encompass eight clans. Each possesses magical powers, such as making fire, keeping snakes away or making it rain...<br />
<br />
<br />
The entire lives of the Dassanech revolve around their cattle, their only wealth. It provides meat, milk – which is essential during times of drought – and skins used as clothing and sleeping mats. The number of cows indicates their owner’s social status. Despite their isolation, the Dassanech do not live in peace – their livestock remain under the threat of constant raids by the neighbouring tribes.<br />
<br />
And that is not folklore meant to impress the rare tourists who venture into these areas. Bloody clashes take place regularly, often with the Turkana tribe. Civil war is raging in southern Sudan nearby and Kalashnikovs sell for only $50. One only needs to take a look at the number of men with scars on their torsos, a sign that they have killed an enemy, to understand the ferocity of the fighting. There are hundreds of deaths every year. Kill a man and you will be a hero among the Dassanech.<br />
<br />
To become a man, one must go through the ceremony of the Dime. It takes place every year in June. It is the most important ritual in the lives of young Dassanech. This is the time for circumcision for boys and excision for girls. The time for knives, as the elders say.<br />
<br />
Testimonies about this ceremony are rare and for a good reason: the elders are reluctant to let foreigners attend the Dime. Even the few educated local Dassanech guides who live in the village of Omorate always come up with a good excuse not to go there or pretend to ignore the right places or dates.<br />
    ExPix_The_Time_for_Knives_in_Ethiopi...jpg
  • Los Angeles, California, U.S. - <br />
<br />
Life On The Edge<br />
<br />
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the homeless population of Los Angeles and L.A. County has increased as much as 20% in the last year, and leads the nation in homeless unsheltered living, at nearly 70%.<br />
Homelessness here has grown substantially since the last El Niño, which dumped 30 inches of rain on Los Angeles during the winter of 1997-98, authorities say. Recently, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness and called for $100 million to help address the growing crisis. The Los Angeles River flows through Los Angeles County, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly 48 miles southeast to its mouth in Long Beach. Homeless people live along much of its length, with many located generally east of Downtown L.A., making their homes in and around the river, under overpasses or alongside rail lines and industrial wastelands. Those people - many dealing with disability, mental health and criminal justice issues - living in tents, improvised shelters and live-in vehicles, have increased 85% in the same period. Causes include high unemployment, low wages and escalating rents, coupled with gentrification and elimination of SRO hotels and cheap rooms, a last option for many. An estimated 800 people live in LA’s riverbeds and storm drains, which will be deluged with powerful torrents when El Niño storms arrive in early 2016. Although the Sheriff’s Department and LA’s Homeless Services Authority have made numerous visits to warn residents, many see no compelling reason - or options - for moving. Most are not the transient homeless we are used to seeing but have set up semi-permanent living quarters in the LA River, which with its sweeping concrete vistas and city skyline sunsets may soon become both a beautiful and dangerous place to call home.<br />
<br />
RAOUL, with his dogs Domenico and Frosty, as well as three children, lives in a camper a
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  • Los Angeles, California, U.S. - <br />
<br />
Life On The Edge<br />
<br />
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the homeless population of Los Angeles and L.A. County has increased as much as 20% in the last year, and leads the nation in homeless unsheltered living, at nearly 70%.<br />
Homelessness here has grown substantially since the last El Niño, which dumped 30 inches of rain on Los Angeles during the winter of 1997-98, authorities say. Recently, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness and called for $100 million to help address the growing crisis. The Los Angeles River flows through Los Angeles County, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly 48 miles southeast to its mouth in Long Beach. Homeless people live along much of its length, with many located generally east of Downtown L.A., making their homes in and around the river, under overpasses or alongside rail lines and industrial wastelands. Those people - many dealing with disability, mental health and criminal justice issues - living in tents, improvised shelters and live-in vehicles, have increased 85% in the same period. Causes include high unemployment, low wages and escalating rents, coupled with gentrification and elimination of SRO hotels and cheap rooms, a last option for many. An estimated 800 people live in LA’s riverbeds and storm drains, which will be deluged with powerful torrents when El Niño storms arrive in early 2016. Although the Sheriff’s Department and LA’s Homeless Services Authority have made numerous visits to warn residents, many see no compelling reason - or options - for moving. Most are not the transient homeless we are used to seeing but have set up semi-permanent living quarters in the LA River, which with its sweeping concrete vistas and city skyline sunsets may soon become both a beautiful and dangerous place to call home.<br />
<br />
 A grass island from greener parts upriver makes it's way downstream on the bare concret
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  • Los Angeles, California, U.S. - <br />
<br />
Life On The Edge<br />
<br />
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the homeless population of Los Angeles and L.A. County has increased as much as 20% in the last year, and leads the nation in homeless unsheltered living, at nearly 70%.<br />
Homelessness here has grown substantially since the last El Niño, which dumped 30 inches of rain on Los Angeles during the winter of 1997-98, authorities say. Recently, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness and called for $100 million to help address the growing crisis. The Los Angeles River flows through Los Angeles County, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly 48 miles southeast to its mouth in Long Beach. Homeless people live along much of its length, with many located generally east of Downtown L.A., making their homes in and around the river, under overpasses or alongside rail lines and industrial wastelands. Those people - many dealing with disability, mental health and criminal justice issues - living in tents, improvised shelters and live-in vehicles, have increased 85% in the same period. Causes include high unemployment, low wages and escalating rents, coupled with gentrification and elimination of SRO hotels and cheap rooms, a last option for many. An estimated 800 people live in LA’s riverbeds and storm drains, which will be deluged with powerful torrents when El Niño storms arrive in early 2016. Although the Sheriff’s Department and LA’s Homeless Services Authority have made numerous visits to warn residents, many see no compelling reason - or options - for moving. Most are not the transient homeless we are used to seeing but have set up semi-permanent living quarters in the LA River, which with its sweeping concrete vistas and city skyline sunsets may soon become both a beautiful and dangerous place to call home.<br />
<br />
 A view of the Los Angeles skyline from East L.A., near the city of Vernon. This street
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  • Los Angeles, California, U.S. - <br />
<br />
Life On The Edge<br />
<br />
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the homeless population of Los Angeles and L.A. County has increased as much as 20% in the last year, and leads the nation in homeless unsheltered living, at nearly 70%.<br />
Homelessness here has grown substantially since the last El Niño, which dumped 30 inches of rain on Los Angeles during the winter of 1997-98, authorities say. Recently, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness and called for $100 million to help address the growing crisis. The Los Angeles River flows through Los Angeles County, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly 48 miles southeast to its mouth in Long Beach. Homeless people live along much of its length, with many located generally east of Downtown L.A., making their homes in and around the river, under overpasses or alongside rail lines and industrial wastelands. Those people - many dealing with disability, mental health and criminal justice issues - living in tents, improvised shelters and live-in vehicles, have increased 85% in the same period. Causes include high unemployment, low wages and escalating rents, coupled with gentrification and elimination of SRO hotels and cheap rooms, a last option for many. An estimated 800 people live in LA’s riverbeds and storm drains, which will be deluged with powerful torrents when El Niño storms arrive in early 2016. Although the Sheriff’s Department and LA’s Homeless Services Authority have made numerous visits to warn residents, many see no compelling reason - or options - for moving. Most are not the transient homeless we are used to seeing but have set up semi-permanent living quarters in the LA River, which with its sweeping concrete vistas and city skyline sunsets may soon become both a beautiful and dangerous place to call home.<br />
<br />
A homeless encampment along the Hollywood Freeway, against a Los Angeles cityscape that
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  • Los Angeles, California, U.S. - <br />
<br />
Life On The Edge<br />
<br />
According to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority, the homeless population of Los Angeles and L.A. County has increased as much as 20% in the last year, and leads the nation in homeless unsheltered living, at nearly 70%.<br />
Homelessness here has grown substantially since the last El Niño, which dumped 30 inches of rain on Los Angeles during the winter of 1997-98, authorities say. Recently, the Los Angeles City Council declared a state of emergency on homelessness and called for $100 million to help address the growing crisis. The Los Angeles River flows through Los Angeles County, from Canoga Park in the western end of the San Fernando Valley, nearly 48 miles southeast to its mouth in Long Beach. Homeless people live along much of its length, with many located generally east of Downtown L.A., making their homes in and around the river, under overpasses or alongside rail lines and industrial wastelands. Those people - many dealing with disability, mental health and criminal justice issues - living in tents, improvised shelters and live-in vehicles, have increased 85% in the same period. Causes include high unemployment, low wages and escalating rents, coupled with gentrification and elimination of SRO hotels and cheap rooms, a last option for many. An estimated 800 people live in LA’s riverbeds and storm drains, which will be deluged with powerful torrents when El Niño storms arrive in early 2016. Although the Sheriff’s Department and LA’s Homeless Services Authority have made numerous visits to warn residents, many see no compelling reason - or options - for moving. Most are not the transient homeless we are used to seeing but have set up semi-permanent living quarters in the LA River, which with its sweeping concrete vistas and city skyline sunsets may soon become both a beautiful and dangerous place to call home.<br />
<br />
An unidentified man bathes and shaves in the L.A. River on a Sunday morning. Although th
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