Thursday, May 30, 2013

Tribal Thai

We love how diverse and different Thailand is from our home country.
The many different ethnic people groups help to make Northern Thailand so interesting.
I remember our first time driving through the mountains in Northern Thailand and seeing people dressed in Tribal clothing, working in the fields. It was like we were living a real life postcard experience!
 
 
 
Thailand is so diverse with numerous Hill Tribe people groups; from Lahu to Lisu, from the Akha with their colourful hats to the Hmong people who originate from Laos, China and Mongolia. 
 
Oftentimes the Hmong wear their tribal outfits during everyday activities like working in a market, when in the fields or when selling their vegetables.
 Each Hill Tribe has their own language, intriguing culture and distinctive tribal clothing.
 

Each Hill Tribe group has a unique way of dressing.
 
One of our little ones

Their clothing is usually hand decorated using methods handed down from mother to daughter.
Many of the children in our care are Hmong.

 
Some outfits are only worn on special occasions like for a wedding or during their New Year celebration.
 
One of our girls with her friend
Our precious little R.
 
 
 

Jordy with Annie who married in her Tribal costume
We are so thankful to be here and we continue to soak in all the colourful sites and sounds of Thailand.