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July 3, 2026South East Asia Research

Enchanted modernities: ancestral vitalizations in the Upper Mekong

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Overview

Ethnographic study examines cultural identity through neo-traditionalism, indicating broader reflections on modernities.

Key Points

  • This research explores the Akha neo-traditionalist movement to understand its cultural significance and broader themes of modernity.
  • Conducted ethnographic fieldwork in the Upper Mekong region
  • Analyzed the practices and beliefs of the Akha neo-traditionalist movement
  • Investigated cultural identity and modernity connections
  • Highlighting the role of ancestral practices in shaping contemporary identity
  • Demonstrating the adaptability of neo-traditionalism in a modern context
  • Reflecting on how cultural identity intersects with broader theories of modernities

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Anita Agostini (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a4752775c29257aa25792a2https://doi.org/10.1080/0967828x.2026.2680811
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  1. 1Micah F. Morton. Enchanted Modernities: Ancestral Vitalizations in the Upper Mekong. Madison: University of Wisconsin Press, 2025.2026
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  3. 3From blood to fruit: Transcosmogenerational modernities in Akha Worlds of the Upper Mekong2024 · 2 citations
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