The Lisu Hill Tribe
The Lisu people are a semi nomadic indigenous tribe who
originally lived in Tibet. Over the past three hundred years they have
migrated down through China, Burma, and Laos. About 80 years ago they began
to settle in the mountains of North Thailand along
the border of Burma (Myanmar). Our purpose is to
show you how the Lisu Hill tribe live and work and play by being a part of
the village doing as the Lisu do on a daily basis.
You are invited to live in the village of Nong Tong a small an easy accessable Lisu settlement to experience hill tribe life a first hand. The town of 'Pangmapha' Formerly known as Soppong is Situated just 45 kilometres from the popular town of 'Pai' Northern Thailand.
Experience the Lisu lifestyle, observe and partake in
traditional
activities, rituals and customs.
Like all but the Mien Hilltribe People, the Lisu have no written language. The origin legend tells of their migration from the Salween River, located in Burma. They have less Chinese features than other Hilltribes and it is thought that they have been moving from the interior of Burma for at least a century. Among all of the Hilltribes, the Lisu have the least known about their origins, and their legends do not specifically tell of any other history than that from the Burmese interior.
Historically, the Lisu villages have been built near high fresh water streams, but not too close for fear of the mystical powers that they believe reside in the stream itself. Bamboo piping will be used for an aqueduct to carry water from one side of a mountain ridge to the other in order for a village to have an abundant supply.
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If you are a traveler who desires to go beyond the
standard tourist attractions and engage yourself in
local culture and lifestyle the Lisu people invite
you to live in their village homes and enjoy warm hospitality.
They are eager to share their crafts skills and peaceful way of life with you.
They are eager to share their crafts skills and peaceful way of life with you.
The Lisu Culture is rarely
accurately documented but it is a culture formed centuries ago and is in
major transition today. Come with us to
understand the ways and culture of this colourful and fascinating ancient
people before they assimilate into the dominant Thai culture.
You are invited to live in the village of Nong Tong a small an easy accessable Lisu settlement to experience hill tribe life a first hand. The town of 'Pangmapha' Formerly known as Soppong is Situated just 45 kilometres from the popular town of 'Pai' Northern Thailand.
HISTORY:
Interestingly enough, the Lisu have in their history the legend of a Great Flood that killed all but two individuals. The only two survivors of this flood were a boy and his younger sister. Because of a taboo of incestuous relations, they endured a number of "tests" to make sure that they should marry; each test attesting to the fact that they should. Many children came of this union who paired up and became progenitors of all the different Hilltribes. Until there came a time when there were one girl short. An Akha man had no wife so hi went into the jungle and married a monkey. It goes without saying what the Lisu think of the Akha.Like all but the Mien Hilltribe People, the Lisu have no written language. The origin legend tells of their migration from the Salween River, located in Burma. They have less Chinese features than other Hilltribes and it is thought that they have been moving from the interior of Burma for at least a century. Among all of the Hilltribes, the Lisu have the least known about their origins, and their legends do not specifically tell of any other history than that from the Burmese interior.
Historically, the Lisu villages have been built near high fresh water streams, but not too close for fear of the mystical powers that they believe reside in the stream itself. Bamboo piping will be used for an aqueduct to carry water from one side of a mountain ridge to the other in order for a village to have an abundant supply.
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