“There is in the Golden Triangle a collection of races
diverse in feature, language, and customs
such as cannot, perhaps, be paralleled in any other part of the world.”
-Sir George Scott
Welcome to Cultural Crossroads Asia, a sweeping multi-cultural initiative in Northern Thailand that aspires to honor, validate, and support the spectrum of ethnic peoples who share this corner of the world, while inspiring national and international visitors who are drawn to exploring age-old wisdom and customs.
With a mission both to Preserve and Sustain ancestral practices, Cultural Crossroads Asia is founded on two pillars: The Cultural Crossroads Asia Heritage Center, a valuable repository, dynamic showcase, and far-reaching social initiative in Chiang Mai, Thailand, and the Living Legacy Project, satellite initiatives based on collaboration with ethnic communities in mountain villages of Northern Thailand.
Whenever our stars align, we look forward to your visit.
CCA Heritage Center
Exhibitions
Through permanent and temporary exhibitions,
the CCA seeks to celebrate ethnic cultures,
while inspiring and informing visitors.
Collections
Come, take a closer look at the
textiles, musical instruments, and artifacts
that make up the CCA Collections.
Archives
The CCA Library, with its treasure trove of
books, photographs, films, and recordings,
awaits you.
Living Legacy Project
Oral Tradition Schools
In an effort to sustain intangible wisdom
the Living Legacy Project collaborates with
ethnic communities to develop programs so
Master Artisans may teach their youth.
Resonance Press
With a number of books and media to its name,
Resonance Press looks to champion
those steeped in ancestral traditions
to share their stories and knowledge.
Living Legends
CCA is pleased to recognize
Master Musicians, Storytellers, Artisans,
Shamans, and Wisdom-Keepers, who
maintain and pass on ancestral values.
Events
Presentations
Enjoy engaging programs that promise
to delight and excite the imaginations
of young and old.
Demonstrations
Master Artisans display age-old practices
and products from the Hands of the Hills
for visitors to the CCA Center in Chiang Mai.
Concerts
Traditions of the ethnic peoples
are carried orally through generations.
Revel in heritage borne in songs and stories.
Media
Videos
The Cultural Crossroads Asia YouTube Channel
is home to a wealth of videos recounting
traditional arts and wisdom for all to savor.
Newsletters
Updates of CCA’s creative projects
are sent regularly throughout the year.
Do reach out to add your name to our mailing list!
Press
CCA is delighted to share with you
the media spotlight it receives:
Reviews, Articles, and Interviews.
Living Legacy Market
Handcrafts
The LL Market offers a selection of
traditional crafts—functional, fine,
fun—made by skilled artisans.
Textiles
Women are guardians of all that is
woven, dyed, sewn, and adorned.
For dress or display, have a look!
Media
For your Mind and Heart,
enjoy our collection of
Books, Recordings, Photos, Films.
Nourishment
For your Taste and Health,
savor Tea, Coffee, Honey, Spices,
cultivated in mountain jungles.
Call to Action
Education
Plant a Seed, Reap a Harvest.
As young people are our future, teaching
ancestor knowledge, values, and sustainability,
equality and humanity are worthy pursuits.
Support
Whether as a Sponsor, Volunteer, or Intern,
however you wish to support our vision,
we welcome you to our
Cultural Crossroads Asia Family.
Contact
Only Connect.
