The Village Tribal School

The self-supporting tribal school is near the holy mountain of Chiang Dao (approx. 1.5 hours from Chiang Mai) and hosts students from the tribal villages of Akha, Hmong, Lisu, Lahu, and Karen. It is a special place with many interesting attractions nearby, such as cave temples, roaming elephants, tribal villages and astonishing scenery.

Patana have raised over 35,000 Baht in the past two trips to help the school and the money has been used to build much-needed washing and toilet facilities. The school is the highlight of many a Patana student's trip and provides an ideal visual and hand's on experience of a life totally different from their own.

Palong tribal lady with a soon to be admitted student	These toilets were paid for by kind donations by Patana students and their families.
The tented camp with the school in the background	This ice cream vendor thought it was his birthday when the kids rocked up!
School headmaster thanking Patana for their visit.	Meditation and schoolwork in the accommodation.
Caveboy	Cave Girls

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