Tai communities in Chiang Mai share a unique ethno-linguistic background. It has linked them across borders from China to Thailand through Burma and Laos. Our Southeast Asian historian, Dr. Rattanaporn Sethakul, introduced us to three Tai groups that have made important contributions to the history and culture of Chiang Mai. Followed by a day trip excursion to discover these Tai communities and learn more in person.
The video below is produced by Michael Zatuchni who joined Lifelong Learning Payap's Railway Excursion to Khun Tan and Lampang. The group learned about the construction of the railway from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, and took the train from Chiang Mai to Lampang, passing...
After having learned about the construction of the railway from Bangkok to Chiang Mai, attendees experienced it first hand by taking the train from Chiang Mai to Lampang, passing through the 1.3 kilometer Khun Tan tunnel and stopping on the way back at the iconic Khun...
At our Textiles and Lanna Dance event students learnt about the textiles associated with dance in Lanna including the unique patterns which clearly identify the ethnic groups to which they belong (Tai Yuan, Tai Yai, Tai Lue, Tai Kiun, and Tai Lao). Additionally,...