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Lisu Lodge – An Enduring Relationship Presented by Chananya Phataraprasit Executive Director of Asian Oasis Ltd. Wild Asia Awards 2013
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Lisu Lodge is part of a community-based project by Asian Oasis that aims to conserve the natural heritage of the hill tribes of northern Thailand.
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Lisu Lodge – An EnduringRelationship
Presented byChananya Phataraprasit
Executive Director of Asian Oasis Ltd.
Wild Asia Awards 2013
Chiang Mai
Baan Chang, Chiang Mai
Lisu Lodge
‣ Located in the hill tribe community
‣ 4 houses, each with 6 bedrooms
‣ Common dining room & living area in each house
‣ Central bar, steam bath, market place
‣ Chemical-free rice paddies & fruit orchards
‣ Environmentally friendly guesthouses
‣ Energy saving consumption
‣ Employing 19 Lisu people
‣ Using local suppliers
Preservation of cultures, traditions, communities and nature
BuildingA strong community & Local Economy
Establishing a community bank, supporting local suppliers, employing locally and encouraging small businesses
Sustaining
Creating long term opportunities & economic prosperity
Providing training in the service field, encouraging sustainability, offering access to education & working to rebuild the environment.
Delivering, an Authentic Experience
Providing our guests with the chance to exchange and experience with the local community
From the beginning, we have worked alongside the 16 household Lisu village. Today, the village is vibrant and growing with more than 300 families now living here.
Lisu New Year celebration 2001 Lisu New Year celebration 2012
website: www.asian-oasis.com
