The Human Zoo ? Kayan Village – Mae Hong Son Thailand
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1. The Human Zoo ? Kayan Village Mae Hong Son Thailand
2. Tourism What are our impacts as a tourist? Social Economic
Environmental Focus : The impact of tourism on culture (Social,
economic and environmental benefits and problems)
3. Thailand
4. George is staying in Mae Hong Son in Northwest ThailandHe is
keen to learn more about the hill tribe peoples that live in the
region, especially a group called the Kayan.
5. Vote with your feet: Should George visit a Kayan
village?
6. Seventy Kayan families live in three villages around Mae
Hong Son. One of the traditions of the Kayan is a major tourist
attraction in Mae Hong Son - their long neck women. From a young
age, Kayan women add brass rings around their necks that gradually
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7. The Giraffe Women of Mae Hong Son
8. Who are the Kayan and Where are they from ?
9. Why are they in Thailand ?
10. What is the controversy surrounding them ?
11. Responsible and Ethical Tourism This dilemma for George on
whether to visit the hill tribe village brings about the issue of
ethics. Is it ethical and responsible for George to make a visit ?
What is meant by being ethical tourism? What is responsible tourism
?
