matthewfitzpatrick
FollowKayan Mother
This photo was taken at one of the many Kayan Village (Tourist Traps) around Chang Mai.
The ethics around this practice are much debated as the Padaung P...
Read more
This photo was taken at one of the many Kayan Village (Tourist Traps) around Chang Mai.
The ethics around this practice are much debated as the Padaung People are categorized as "conflict refugees" after fleeing Mymar & without citizenship have limited access to basic services and are unable to move out the villages. Seen as economic migrants and not "real" refugees the Padaung People are therefore forced into depending on tourism by living in villages such as this.
Our visit was part of a tour organised by a local guide, who also gave money & food directly to families we met as entrance fees are rarely distributed. We were lucky enough to arrive very early and had the village to ourselves but certainly left with more questions than answers
Read less
The ethics around this practice are much debated as the Padaung People are categorized as "conflict refugees" after fleeing Mymar & without citizenship have limited access to basic services and are unable to move out the villages. Seen as economic migrants and not "real" refugees the Padaung People are therefore forced into depending on tourism by living in villages such as this.
Our visit was part of a tour organised by a local guide, who also gave money & food directly to families we met as entrance fees are rarely distributed. We were lucky enough to arrive very early and had the village to ourselves but certainly left with more questions than answers
Read less
Views
470
Likes
Superb Composition
Absolute Masterpiece
Top Choice
Peer Award
Outstanding Creativity
All Star
anthonygerardfoley
February 15, 2017
Good exposure. Be careful of distractions. Crop out unwanted objects or get another angle for the shot. Welcome to View Bug.
Same photographer See all