So Pretty💙So Long… So Heavy? Why Kayan Women Wear Giant Brass Rings｜Documentary from Long Neck Karen

So beautiful, so cute… and so heavy?! This documentary dives into the truth behind the culture of the Kayan women of Northern Thailand—often referred to as the “long neck tribe.”


🎥 About This Video

This video is a cultural documentary filmed on location in a “Long Neck Karen Village” near Chiang Mai in Northern Thailand. We meet the Kayan Lahwi women—commonly known as the “long neck tribe”—and explore their daily lives, traditions, and the deeper meaning behind the iconic brass rings they wear.

Kayan girls begin wearing brass rings around their necks from an early age, gradually increasing the number and weight as they grow. Some of these rings reportedly exceed 5kg. Despite appearances, medical research shows that the neck is not actually elongated—the rings create the illusion by pushing down the shoulders and ribs.

This is not just a story about appearance, but about identity, resilience, and pride.


🌏 Japanese Version ▶ [   • 可愛くて💙長くて！重い？ タイのカヤン族たちの真実｜伝統文化と真鍮リングの謎を現地取...  ]


📚 Topics Covered in the Video

1. *Encounter & Access* – The village is just 8.5 hours from Tokyo. Surprisingly close!
2. *Who Are the Kayan?* – Their origins, the civil war in Burma, and the refugee experience
3. *The Culture and Science of the Rings* – Why they wear brass coils, and what X-rays reveal
4. *Daily Life & Smiles* – Traditional weaving, embroidery, and multilingual children
5. *Faith and Tradition* – The Kay Htoe Boe festival and animist beliefs
6. *Closing Message* – Criticism of tourism vs. support through cultural understanding


🧬 Who Are the Kayan?

The Kayan are a subgroup of the larger Karen ethnic group, living mainly in Myanmar and Northern Thailand. The women who wear brass coils around their necks have often been labeled the “long neck tribe” in global media.

While many are fascinated by their appearance, few understand the complex reality behind it. The Kayan people are often refugees displaced by decades of civil conflict in Myanmar. The brass rings are not just ornaments—they represent cultural identity, heritage, and pride.

This documentary was created not to objectify but to *learn from, respect, and support* the lives and traditions of the Kayan women.
We hope you'll enjoy this story with curiosity—and with an open heart.

Get ready to stretch your curiosity... not your neck!


📍 Filming Location: Long Neck Karen Village, Chiang Mai

▶ [View on Google Maps](https://maps.app.goo.gl/nR1Lt9GzcV2KZ...)


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🎵 Music Credits

ひとやすみ by MusMus
[https://musmus.main.jp/]

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