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November 25, 2009 11:35:49
Posted By Gecko
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"Tung men khoi si tuek lai, khoi koh bo yorm jon" This old Lao and Isan maxim literally means "Though I may be poverty-stricken, I refuse to be a pauper." It underlines the spirit of the region, where villagers have traditionally fought drought and floods in an agricultural society, yet retained a positive outlook on life and a spirit of conviviality and optimism in tightly-knit, fun-loving communities. Whilst the pauper accepts his or her destitute lot and turns to charity, the spirit of Isan is one of struggle and hope. The resilience that resonates in the maxim is reminiscent of, yet in counterpoint to, another more traditionally Thai saying, describing how the speaker has become a scapegoat, angry yet almost resigned to the fact that he has been exploited: "I did not eat the meat, I do not wear the skin; yet I carry the bones around my neck". At Gecko Villa, we believe that encouraging responsible tourism is a fitting tribute to a land where the pauper's oath remains unsworn. |
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