The most famous of Myanmar’s 135 ethnic groups are the Padaung women.
Known as long-neck or giraffe women, they wear heavy, gold rings around the neck that make it seem like the neck is stretched and their head is floating above a pedestal of gold. I was so impressed with how respectful the Burmese people still are to their age-old traditions. They are loyal, kind and very open to sharing their culture!
Each year I study and photograph the people, culture, and landscapes of a particular country. It was a pleasure to meet some women of the Kayan Tribe. Isn’t she beautiful?
