Lisu Hill Tribe Culture & Lifestyle classes
Music and dancing are an important
part of Hill tribe culture. The Lisu do a round dance and people of all
ages, male and female partake in the dance, especially at the Lisu (Chinese)
New Year which occurs around the first full moon in February and lasts five
days. Couples and singles dance in what appears to be a repetitious step.
However on close observation one will notice slight variations are
introduced by the leader of the dance who dances in the center of the circle
and plays the music, either with
flute or banjo. The instruments are hand made and unique to the Lisu
culture. The dancers join hands and sing a lively song in unison. It’s a gay
affair and an opportunity to flirt and find a potential marriage partner for
the young single folks. They all wear
their finest most colorful clothing with the ladies adorned with lavish
silver bodices.
They also have a chanting ritual which is part of most Lisu celebrations and their religion. The men group together apart from but near a group of women. There is a lead singer in each group who improvises a song which is first sung by the women and the answered by the men, or vise versa, depending on who begins the round. The tempo is always slow and haunting, with a repetitive melody but different words with each refrain telling a story with the story line continuous and spontaneous from one group to another. It’s a very creative process which can continue on into the wee hours of the night.
For much more about the Lisu people click on 'Hill Tribes' above.
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The best time to involve yourself into Lisu Culture
The New Year celebration is by far the most spectacular. It is held at the first full moon in February and lasts five days and nights. Here you will see and partake in Lisu dancing and great eating feasts. It's a great time to come and do a home stay and meet the Lisu people.
There are many other celebrations with each religion having their special days and also weddings, births, birthdays, thanks giving, house blessings, and funerals, etc. Your chances of finding a feast happening while you are here are very high.
Cost: You are invited to experience the Lisu culture and lifestyle at the basic homestay price of 300 Baht/night /person including your room and delicious home cooked meals. Just join in on what ever is happening in the village when you arrive.
How to contact us...
Feel free to contact us by email (homestay@lisuhilltribe.com) or phone (089-998-4886) regarding more information on the services we and the Lisu offer here in Nong Tong village, Soppong, North Thailand.
If your care to SUPPORT OUR PROGRAM you can donate funds by credit card using Paypal or to our bank account in Thailand or USA. For further instructions please send an email to Homestay@lisuhilltribe.com