Faiths, Traditions, and Forest-conserving Rituals of Lisu People at Mae E-laeb village

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For the Lisu people, forest is a sacred living world, filled with spirit and meaning. Before entering the forest, people must ask permission and must enter with respect. The Idama Lua ritual is not only a ceremony but a living system of conservation. It is a space of learning, where elders pass on their wisdom and youth acquire their duty of care for nature. Mae E-Laeb still has forests, clean water, food security and peace. Because here, conservation is not just an action. It is a way of life.

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