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The first ones to greet us when we reached the village, were children (always smiling and hyperactive).
Children though not dressed traditionally were everywhere!
Written Jan 25, 2007
Close up of the female monk chanting from their Holy Book
Updated May 3, 2004
Here she was fully dressed up, hat and all.
Isn't she cute?
Updated May 3, 2004
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This was one of the typically dressed women we met in a longhouse during our one-day trek
Updated May 3, 2004
Address: Kalaw
Just one man walking on the street
Written Mar 15, 2004
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We passed a few houses where a father was shaving his son's hair off.
I was afraid of my ponytail and didn't dare look
Written Mar 15, 2004
go with or even withoud guide (5$/day/person) on a trecking around Kalaw
Written Feb 25, 2003
Reviews and photos of Kalaw attractions posted by real travelers and locals. The best tips for Kalaw sightseeing.
go with or even withoud guide (5$/day/person) on a trecking around Kalaw
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Q: I consider doing a trekking of a few days to see see mountain tribes and villages near Kalaw. I am wihe my wife and 2 children,...
A: I can recommend two guides; Phu Kyaw (or Alex) who works at the Parami Hotel is very good and his English is also pretty good. The Parami is also a little nicer than most...
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En las montañas On the mountains
Llegar a Kalaw no es nada facil, esta en el estado Shan y hay que subir hasta los 1300 m sobre el nivel del mar por carreteras muy malas. Empiezas pasando por grandes bosques de Teka que llegan hasta...
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Kalaw in Shan State is a former colonial British hill station, sits at 1,300 meters elevation offering that way cool temperatures (chilling I would say in the evening)
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when i was in Kalaw the sun of one of the richest family got a monk for a part time in his live. So it was a huge festival and nearly the whole village cellebrated with beautiful dresses.
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Nice location on the Shan hills
A souvenir of British colonial era.... still a pleasant village to spend some time in a cold hilly area between the Central Plain and Inle lake basin. It's a pity the mountain slopes have been so...
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