“This photo was taken when I taught on the mountain during the summer holidays. This region is inhabited by the Karen Ta Lar Ku people. They only eat vegetables and fruits, and no meat. The Ta Lar Ku people’s religion and customs are different from other Karen groups.”

—— Naw Bway Pa Saw Thaw

“Ta Lar Ku” here refers to Telakon. They follow strict dietary customs, mainly eating vegetables and fruits with no meat from livestock.