Karen is one of the tribes living in Thailand and the hills of northern Thailand. This tribe lives, some parts of Myanmar. The Karen people moved to Thailand in the 17th century. There are two sub-groups of Karen, that is, Skagen and PWO. There are about 280,000 Karen living in the mountains of Thailand.
The Karen people live in bamboo huts and houses on stilts that are below them as petsThe pigs, buffaloes and chickens. This practice of slashing and burning of fields and irrigation of rice. All members of the family of Karen to live together under one roof. The parents and their unmarried children and spouses to live together. The priest of the village is the highest authority in the country with the elderly run since.
Karen women are known for their skills in weaving noticed. Wear, woven by hand on looms are back strap. Each group has its own typeDress. unmarried girls loose white blouse V-shaped neck, while married women used blouses and skirts in bright colors, especially blue and red. Karen men produce musical instruments and pipes and sell them in the cities of the plain.
Most Karen people are animists who believe in the supernatural elements. Bring out the rituals of the land and water. They also believe that spirits live in trees and rocky mountains. The Karen are trying to live in harmony with nature and believe thatguardian spirits guide them in life harmonious.
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