Padaung
live in Kayah and Shan state west of Sawleen river and
around the Pekon hills.The area can be visited when you
obtain a permit.Also in Thailand there are some displaced
Padaung to be found who make their living there by doing
foto-sessions for tourists. Also in Myanmar Padaung know
they can have an income by doing foto-sessions like this
one.The Padaung shown here were about a hundred of miles
from home and stayed near Inle.They stay in compounds
when in Inle and usually only can be photographed against
payment.Also called long-necks they call themselves Ka-kaung
(hill top people). The necks are not long but the shoulders
are pushed downwards by the brass neck rings , giving
the impression of a long neck.