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| Classes on Traditional Craft in Northern Thailand | ||
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Making Rattan Furniture and Teaching English: Come and discover the Lahu culture, an ethnic minority living in the mountains of northern Thailand. The village, with a population of less than 200 people, is located approximately 25km from Chiang Rai. The small village does not have any electricity and the nearest paved road is 7km away. You will learn how to make kantoke tables, which are made with bamboo sticks and are traditionally used by hill tribes and Thai villagers in northern Thailand. You will also have the chance to teach English in the local village school. There is only professor in charge of the school therefore any help you can provide will be greatly appreciated. In this program, you won't just be a student and a tourist, since you are expected to become a part of the community by taking part in both festivals and house chores. Immerse yourself in a hill tribe village culture! 2 weeks : 14,500 Baht ($462 CAD)*** 3 weeks : 15,500 Baht ($494 CAD)*** 4 weeks : 16,500 Baht ($525 CAD)*** Each additional week : + 3000 Baht ($96 CAD)*** Traditional Thai Massage Program:
Travel to the hills of Chiang Rai and experience hill tribe culture
while learning Thai Massage techniques from an expert. Feel the
rhythm of tribal life as you not only have the privilege to learn
an ancient form of natural medicine, but also to stay overnight
in villages, trek on elephants, teach English to local children,
and visit the area. Your massage instructor was trained at Wat Pho,
the first massage school in Thailand, and she has been practicing
for over twenty years.
Participation fee2 weeks : 14,500 Baht ($462 CAD)*** 3 weeks : 15,500 Baht ($494 CAD)*** 4 weeks : 16,500 Baht ($525 CAD)*** Each additional week : + 3000 Baht ($96 CAD)***
Traditional Tribal Weaving Program
:Weaving is an ancient art form, which the Karen women have passed on from generation to generation, initially bringing it from their homeland. The designs are an expression of their culture. The colors of the cotton portray their land and where they live. The quality of a woman's weaving is a sign of how good a wife and mother she will be. A young girl is said to be a woman when she has mastered certain weaving methods. Learning this craft will instill the rhythm of the Karen in you as your fingers learn the delicate dance of weaving. Learning to weave is much more than learning a form of art; it is also a window to experiencing and better understanding the Karen culture. Participation fee 2 weeks : 14,500 Baht ($462 CAD)*** 3 weeks : 15,500 Baht ($494 CAD)*** 4 weeks : 16,500 Baht ($525 CAD)*** Each additional week : + 3000 Baht ($96 CAD)*** |
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