Exploring The Moken Tribe In The Mergui Archipelago
The Moken tribes, a semi-nomadic community often referred to as “sea gypsies,” chart a life of aquatic wanderlust aboard their wooden vessels, navigating the waters surrounding the 800 disputed islands between Myanmar and Thailand. These seafarers’ existence is inextricably linked to the ocean, their primary source of sustenance.
However, the encroaching specter of water pollution is depleting their food supplies, casting a shadow of existential threat over their future. Despite their peaceful inclinations, the Moken people stand ready to defend their heritage and way of life with spears and other traditional armaments, a testament to their enduring spirit and connection to the sea..