Akha people of Mae Chan district (prov. Chiang Rai); It is played in the evening when young men and women meet at the courting place in the periphery of every village; The Akha distinguish between a traditional and a modern style; A player always dances whilst playing, often making acrobatic movements without interrupting his music; Normally his performance takes place in the centre of the courting place, surrounded by the other youngsters who talk and laugh together; These meetings can be considered a kind of marriage market; Details given here are collected by Oesch, apparently in one village (Pakha, 22km W of Mae Chan) only; NB: ➺ La֑ je ̬ (kah) and Lachi.