The Village

My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

THAILAND | Wednesday, 3 July 2013 | Views [189] | View Larger Image

Padaulung are refugee’s from Myanmar. The women wear a continuous coil around their necks which can weigh up to 22kg and stand as tall as 30cm. They look calm and peaceful, working on their craftsmanship.

Once we got into the village, the dazzling and coloured fabrics poked out on the wooden tables. But the real heroines of the story were right there selling and looking with curious eyes the people coming just to see them.

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The ritual starts when women are little girls; every year one extra ring is added in their necks until they get marry. For the tribe is a tradition and a symbol of beauty.
Although the women work in the crafts which should be the matter of attention, the tourists naturally feels impressed by the necklaces which become eventually the focus of heed.

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My Scholarship entry - A 'place' I have visited

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