The World’s Most Unusual Hill Tribes
So many parts of the world have become homogenised that finding unique or unusual cultures has become more difficult than ever. One of the most thrilling aspects of travelling is meeting new, different types of people; if you’re eager to encounter a few for yourself, you should consider heading to northern Thailand. There, you’ll find some of the most unusual hill tribes in the world.
There are dozens of different hill tribes in northern Thailand; the majority of them migrated here from the Asian interior within the last 100 years or so. A few of the most unique tribes include:
- The Hmong Tribe - There are approximately 124,000 Hmong living in northern Thailand today. Although many of them have converted to Christianity, a decent percentage of them hold on to their traditional animist beliefs. Polygamy remains a mainstay of this tribe, but they are probably best known for their astonishingly intricate embroidery. Nomadic by nature, they are a true treat for any intrepid traveller to come into contact with.
- The Karen Tribe - With more than 300,000 members, the Karen tribe is one of the most populous hill tribes in northern Thailand. Like the Hmong, the Karen people still largely practise animism. One of the most intriguing things about the Karen hill people is their traditional weaving. Weaving has been an integral part of their culture for centuries, and tribe members are adorned with bright, dazzling examples of woven clothing at its finest - all of which is made without the use of modern machinery.
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