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- Hilltribes
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Several hilltribes live
in the mountainous areas around Chiang Rai, Mae
Chan Mae Sai and along the Kok River. Each group
has its own language, customs, costume and
religiuos beliefs. The largest centre is located
on the way to Mae Salong.
Recycling the past; old colonial British rupees are often melted down to creat local jewelry including these Paduang neck rings.