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DAY 15 CHIANG MAI Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch The Akha live in raised houses, within which one small room is set aside for paying respect to At 8:30 AM be ready in the lobby of The Chedi ancestors. Chiang Mai in preparation for a full day of exploring Thailand’s hilltribe villages. Travel 3 hours to Thaton. "Lahu" means "hunter" and the Lahu (Mussur) pride themselves on their skills in hunting and Visit the Pa Dong tribe. The Pa Dong relies on trapping. They are also famous for their knowledge farming rice, tea and tobacco cultivation. Certain Pa of herbal medicine. the Lahu are an independent Dong females 'elongate' their necks from an early age people, physically larger than the members of the with brass, which is coiled around their necks to give other tribes, but rather than their greater stature a brass ring effect. The greater number of coils is leading to aggressiveness, they love entertainment believed to enhance physical beauty and increase and the easy life. aesthetic appeal. Wearing the coiled brass rings is considered an "honor" and is a privilege awarded to You will then visit a Palong Village. Attractions of females who are born on a full moon. this village are the women who wear waisthoops. This practice is believed to uphold legendary You will also visit an Akha (Akha, Ekaw) and Lahu mysteries. hill tribe village. Akha villages are distinguished by their carved wooden gates with guardian spirits. Overnight: The Anantara Chiang Mai – Deluxe Room