Ban I Mat-I Sai Hill Tribe Cultural Center

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 24 Hours

 

Ban I Mat-I Sai Hill Tribe Cultural Center Moo 4, Kaen Makrut Subdistrict under the supervision of the Hilltribe Development and Welfare Center Uthai Thani Province It is considered to be in the Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary.

 

His people are Karen people. have a calm and simple life and remain strict in traditional traditions Interesting traditions such as pagoda worship which will have a sword dance and paying respect to the Bodhi Tree, etc., the departed relatives will come back together Both of these traditions are held in April each year. The date of the event will depend on local availability, eg the local produce has been harvested. And most importantly, this village is forbidden to gamble and drink alcohol.

 

Visitors can stay overnight at Karen houses. Yang Daeng Chao Temple Village Or houses in the cultural center, which has a hilltribe museum in the area, contact Tel. 0 5651 2026 during office hours and sell handicrafts. Natural woven fabric bamboo wicker and seasonal agricultural products.

 

Traveling from Ban Rai District Take Highway No. 3011, Ban Rai-Phu Bon route for about 20 kilometers, at the end of the paved road, then follow the compacted gravel road for another 1 kilometer.