Miao Year
- Synopsis
- A detailed ethnographic study of the Miao tribe, who practice shifting agriculture, in northern Thailand. Shows details of Miao ritual, the cultivation of agricultural produce (maize, rice and the opium poppy) and the techniques used in batik, weaving, embroidery and the making of silver jewellery.
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Medium
- Film; Film. 16mm. sd. col. 62 min.
- Technical information
- Black-and-white / Sound
- Year of production
- 1964
- Availability
- Hire
- Notes
- See also THE MEO.
- Uses
- Undergraduates. Postgraduates.
- Subjects
- Anthropology
- Keywords
- ceremonies; Miao; social life and customs; Thailand
Credits
- Director
- William R Geddes
Distribution Formats
- Type
- Film
- Format
- 16mm
Distributor
- Name
Royal Anthropological Institute Film & Video Library, c/o Concord Media
- sales@concordvideo.co.uk
- Web
- http://www.concordmedia.org.uk/ External site opens in new window
- Phone
- 01473 726012
- Fax
- 01473 274531
- Address
- Rosehill Centre
22 Hines Road
Ipswich
IP3 9BG
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