| The Lisu New Years dancing ceremony is when the Lisu girls dress up in their finest, and often where they meet prospective husbands. Eventually, interested boys (in the background here) will join in the dance with their intended date, and the dance party continues all night long. And all visitors are encouraged to join in! Apart from the amazing headdresses, note the traditional footwear. Lisu New Years begins at the time of Chinese New Year, this year beginning on 14 February 2010 and continuing for several nights. This photo is from Nong Thong village, about 800 metres from Soppong River Inn. |