Mae Hong Son Province, Thailand- February 26, 2003

Today, Plu Reh and I went to Camp 5.

All of the meetings for the day were help at the KNYO. Konesto, head of KNYO arranged for us to meet with a group of youth in their late teens – early 20’s. I asked them about their interest in learning the traditional art forms, what if any they would be interested in learning and if they think it is important to keep the traditions alive. They were very interested, said that the traditional dances, songs and music were of most interest and that at least 40 other youth in their age group – 15-21 – would be interested as well. Jospeh, Zerah and Tek li have already taught them traditional dances from 4 different tribes.