weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

With our iron buffalo trucks, we visit the village of an Akha hill tribe and notice that there seems to be quite a fascination in this village and indeed in the area with chicken: we encountered a shrine seemingly dedicated to chicken, populated and surrounded by a large number of chicken statues and observed a number of beautiful chicken and roosters parading in the village. From my research, I learned that apparently chicken actually originated in South East Asia, so we really are on their home turf. Besides the chicken, we also notice some of the locals in their tribal fineries and I was pleased to be able to capture a few images of two ladies and a young girl.


Notes
TRIP INFO: Set # 1 provides a brief introduction to THIS SERIES on SOUTH & EAST ASIA. See it at
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-724330-1.html

THAILAND COUNTRY INFO in set # 143: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-755664-1.html

GOLDEN TRIANGLE INFO in set # 173: https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-758433-1.html

EARLIER POSTS of this series: Access my topic list at UHH, the new posts are listed in reverse chronological order:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user-topic-list?usernum=45105

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1 - On our way to the Mae Song hill tribe village, we encounter a small shrine with a large display of animal figurines, mainly depicting roosters

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2 - A proper line-up of an assortment of chicken figurines from tiny to gigantic

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3 - Another impressive, long-necked statue of a rooster

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4 - A village house at Mae Song, the roof possibly covered with palm fronds, in front of the house lies a stack of freshly cut bamboo stalks, probably to be used for construction purposes

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5 - A beautifully colored rooster on the village grounds

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6 - Portrait shot of his regal beauty

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7 - A woman at a souvenir stall, wearing the traditional clothing of the Akha tribe

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8 - Woman from the local Akha hill tribe dressed in her tribal fineries

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9 - A young girl from the local Akha hill tribe

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10 - Closing in a bit more on the young girl

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weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

For your reference:

11 - Detailed trip map of the Golden Triangle segment of our tour

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NMGal Loc: NE NM

Everything about Asia seems to be colorful.

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Colorful and well-composed and themed, Joe.

angler Loc: StHelens England

Excellent set Joe.

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

That just about sums it up nicely, Barbara!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you Ken, you know, colors drive me ....

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thank you very much Jim, glad you liked this set with its rural setting.

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Another beautiful set, Joe! I am drawn to your shots of the roosters. While on Hawaii trips I have become enamored with the various wild roosters and their wonderful array of colors.

Umnak Loc: Mount Vernon, Wa.

Love the locals and all the colorful garb they are adorned by. It would seem this village is all about the roosters/chickens with that unique entry to the temple and all.
Wonderfully shot from start to finish Joe, well done!!
Rob

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks Mike and I have to agree, these roosters were quite colorful and have a real presence!

weberwest Loc: Ferndale WA

Thanks Rob, I liked the colorful garb on the locals also, but can't help thinking that this rooster outshone them all with his totally natural, colorful attire!

nimbushopper Loc: Tampa, FL

Beautiful photos!

junglejim1949 Loc: Sacramento,CA

Wonderful series Joe. We are lucky you have taken us along.

jaymatt Loc: Alexandria, Indiana

Enjoyed again, Joe.