Salone
Salones and the Mergui Archipelago
The Myeik (Mergui) Archipelago ,Located in southernmost
point of Myanmar (Burma), comprises of over 800 gorgeous island .Due to its
virtual isolation, the islands and surrounding seas are alive with an amazing
diversity of flora and fauna. The only human inhabitants in the area are the Sea
Gypsies called Salones by the Myanmars (Burmese) and Mokens by Thais
and Malays. They live on boats during dry seasons and remain on land during
rainy seasons .They still practice the same fishing and boat building traditions
used for generation. Being affectionate to sea, much skillful in swimming and
diving, their ways of life and customs are so characteristic and unique that a
traditional festival will be launched with an aim to attract international
tourists: as well festriaval will be launched with an aim to attract
international tourists; as well as to operate marine eco-tourism around the
island in the Myeik Archipelago.
Salone Festival
Among the Myeik Archipelago many interesting feature of the Salones can be
seen at a small village on the Bo Cho Island .Culturally and ethnically separate
from the others ,the Salonnes exists in only a few isolated areas along the
Myanmar Andaman Coast. These seafaring peoples lived a Spartan existence,
shunning most of the trappings of the modern society in favor of their
time-honored traditions. Shy and reserved natives mostly depend on the sea for
their livelihood .Although fishing has always been their main priority, selling
seashells to tourists is gradually more widespread. A visit to their villages
offers glimpse into a unique culture. As you wander amid the huts and boats,
remember that you are a guest in someone else's home and be respectful of your
hosts right to privacy. Their accessibility could be check, before planning a
visit, Please call-(+666)2776977 or (+959)8030848.
