ETHNIC AND HILL-TRIBE COMMUNITIES

Ethnic Minority Communities on Doi Tung
The Doi Tung Development Project area encompasses a total of 27 village communities of different ethnic minority groups and hill-tribes; Akha, Lahu, Tai Yai and ethnic Chinese immigrants continue to perform ancient rituals and celebrate traditional folk festivals throughout the year. With many aspects of their culture and way of life well preserved, these ethnic communities are of immense ethnographic interest and importance to the study and preservation of the rich cultural heritage of Asia.

With access to education, vocational training and a range of employment opportunities, this enables ethnic minority groups in the project area to preserve their heritage whilst progressing into modernity.

They earn a steady income and have become self-sufficient. As a result, there has been a substantial improvement in their standard of living and quality of life. The village communities have managed to achieve a level of sustainable development that fosters the harmonious co-existence of indigenous culture and the surrounding natural environment.

The Wildlife Conservation Centre and Open Zoo
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