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Akha Woman sent on August 14, 2025 (9:07) by Roberto Pazzi. 6 comments, 234 views.

1/250 f/5.0, ISO 125, hand held.

Portrait of an Akha woman (Laos). The Akha are an indigenous hill tribe originally from southern China who have migrated over centuries into Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. In Laos there are about 113,000 Akha while China counts around 240,000, with many more in neighboring countries. They speak Akha, a tonal language without a traditional writing system. Culture is transmitted through oral traditions and genealogies that can be traced back more than sixty generations. Villages are often marked by carved wooden spirit gates symbolizing the boundary between the human realm and the spirit world. Akha women are known for elaborate silver headdresses and colored dyed embroidered clothing indicating subgroup and marital status. The Akha Way or Akhazang blends animism, ancestor worship, shamanism and a deep connection to nature. Agriculture is central to daily life with crops such as rice, corn, chilies and cabbages replacing former opium cultivation. Communities often live in remote mountainous areas and may relocate based on spiritual beliefs or environmental needs. Website: https://robertopazziphoto.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roberto_pazzi_photo

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Marco Marino

sent on August 14, 2025 (13:45) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A very beautiful portrait that, inevitably, refers to the McCurry style. The caption with the description of this ancient and fascinating tribe is very interesting.

Roberto Pazzi

sent on August 14, 2025 (22:57) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Marco!

Peter Pipistrello

sent on August 15, 2025 (2:02)

Meraviglia... Complimenti Peter

Roberto Pazzi

sent on August 15, 2025 (7:15) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Peter!

Simoneperi1967

sent on August 15, 2025 (21:46) | This comment has been translated

Marvelous portrait!

Roberto Pazzi

sent on August 16, 2025 (11:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Thanks Simone!

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