People - 1st
Rings
Place taken: Thailand
Kimberlynn Hoff, Coe College
Coe College - Southeast Asia Study, Spring 2008
When a girl turns six years old, in the Longneck Karen Tribe, they get their first set of rings. These rings are put around their neck, and eventually more rings are added. This then deforms their collarbone, creating an extended neck, an exotic feature that attracts many tourists from all over the world. When visiting this tribe I came across this little girl. While the young boys were playing on their bikes, she was presented like a doll on display. I was interested in her right away. How did this young girl, not much older than six years old, feel?
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Photo by Kimberlynn Hoff, Coe College