Sentences with phrase «ethnic tribes»

The present book, it must be said, is much more history and sociology than theology, and it arrives at the conclusion that Andrew Greeley's model of ethnic tribes is probably the best way of thinking about Catholicism in America, past, present, and future.

Most people who live here are descended from the Yao ethnic tribe.

Billed as the closest place to view ethnic tribes, the area is home to the White Thai who've found their niche in scarf making and cultural dances — this to attract tourists, mostly locals, who arrive on weekend getaways to delight in a piece of Vietnamese heritage.

If you're interested in learning about ethnic tribes like the Hmong, Akha and Tai Dam, head to Luang Nam Tha, the most ethnically diverse province in Laos, with 19 different tribes steadfastly holding onto their traditions.

Ethnic tribes live in harmony, while maintaining the rice paddies, farming vegetables, taking care of fish - ponds with ducks living between the rice fields and the occasional buffalo or cow herder walking along the road with their cattle.

Three ethnic tribes located at villages in the surrounding mountains of Luang Prabang welcome visitors to experience their daily lives, whether you opt to visit them via kayak in their water homes on stilts, or opt for a trek to their mountain - top village with the option of staying with them for the night.

The whole set up reminded me of scenes from tribal rituals of the Igorots and other ethnic tribes where they dance and feast to ask for their deities» guidance.

Laos will appeal to travellers interested in Buddhism, ethnic tribes, and village life.