In the mountains of northern Laos, between China and Myanmar, Muang Sing is one of Asia's most ethnically diverse regions. This book features children from six ethnic minorities: Akha, Haw, Lolo, Tai Nua, Laopan, and Punoi.
Page by page, they tell about their lives: Gathering food, playing games, hauling firewood, and caring for younger siblings.
Ethnic children often have difficulty when they enter school. This book provides a link between the Lao culture and language of the school, and the ethnic cultures of their homes and villages.
by Kongsy Vilayphone, photographs by Kongsy Vilayphone and Sithan Keoumpay
First published in 2014 :: Lao language :: 48 pages :: Paperback :: A5
This book was made possible by Charles Felsenthal (USA) in honor of his nephew, Tham Keovilai. Thank you!
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Sample pages from We Live in Muang Sing
It was fun to work on this book and meet children from so many different ethnic groups!
