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A Thaï Dam. Luang Prabang Market.

The Thai Dam worship their ancestors and practice animism: they believe in "phis" (ghosts or spirits), and have not converted to Buddhism.
Women play an important part in Tai Dam society. They have the responsibility of maintaining altars to deceased parents. The ethnic group's name originates from the traditional black skirts and headdresses worn by Tai Dam women. The black silk is embroidered with flowers and beautiful patterns. The belt is typically bright green. Tai Dam women still wear the traditional clothing, especially at ceremonies.

Les thaïs dam pratiquent le culte des ancêtres et l’animisme : ils croient aux « phis » (fantômes ou esprits), et ne se sont pas convertis au bouddhisme.
Les femmes jouent un rôle important dans la société Tai Dam. Elles ont la responsabilité de maintenir des autels aux parents décédés. Le nom du groupe ethnique provient des jupes et des coiffes de soie noires brodée de fleurs et de beaux motifs portées par les femmes Tai Dam.. La ceinture est généralement vert vif. Les Tai Dam portent encore le costume traditionnel, en particulier lors des cérémonies.


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Ian Dalgliesh05-Oct-2014 08:56
Amazing !that Honda 125,in shot,was the type sold in Britain,just as I took an interest in bikes,back in the 1970's.
Milan Vogrin28-Jul-2014 14:23
Very nice portrait! V!
bill friedlander26-Jul-2014 15:21
A lovely warm smile from the lady, and her hat is really special! V
Tom LeRoy19-Jul-2014 09:07
A stellar portrait, great color and an engaging smile. V
shatterbug19-Jul-2014 08:03
Engaging portrait...nicely done!
Fong Lam19-Jul-2014 07:20
She looks happy to be photographed by you...a wonderful portrait with vivid colors and nice background..V
woody3419-Jul-2014 02:41
A coloursful capture and a delightful portrait, thanks for the background info...V
Helen Betts18-Jul-2014 17:03
Quite an interesting contrast between the traditional hat and modern clothing. Another beautiful portrait with a great smile. V.
joseantonio18-Jul-2014 16:27
Lovely portrait displaying this nice smile.V.
Walter Otto Koenig18-Jul-2014 15:06
She look radiant. What a wonderful happy portrait in this setting. "V"
Guest 18-Jul-2014 13:25
Interest throughout in this image, the background as well as the remarkable headwear. V
Martin Lamoon18-Jul-2014 13:08
Great smile, portrait well captured
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Colin Storey18-Jul-2014 13:07
Beautiful expressive portrait. v
Jim Coffman18-Jul-2014 12:37
A super portrait,Danad!
Gerard Koehl18-Jul-2014 12:21
Magnifique portait et très joli sourire. V
Neil Marcus18-Jul-2014 11:57
A cheery smile.
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