It is commonly known that 135 ethnic groups reside in different parts of Myanmar. Different topographical feature had separated the ethnic tribes and they became totally exclusive from the mainland Myanmar. Finally, this diversity is rendering the major attraction to those travelers who are keen to see these minorities living in the hidden area. Myanmar is composed of rich in natural resources, beautiful scenery, and most of all, with exotic people with their remarkable traditions. The ethnic groups and people with various traits and customs living in great harmony. it is a peaceful land where races and cultures are relative rather than absolute. The main people of Myanmar are called Myanmar or Bamar.
There are 8 main nationalities of Myanmar. They are:
- Kachin, the original name of the race known as Kachin is Jinghpaw, Jinghpaw is the racial name for the tribes known as the Hkahkus, Gauris, Lashis, Marus, Atsis and Nungs as well as for the Jinghpaw proper.
- Kayah, Kayah State is inhabited by Kayah, Kayan or (Padaung) Mono, Kayaw, Yintalei, Gekho, Hheba, Shan, Intha, Bamar, Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Kayin, Mon and Pao. Kayah State
- Kayin, the Kayin hill tribe villages are mainly concentrated in the mountains and also along the Myanmar-Thai border in the Kayin State.
- Chin, Chin is one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar. The Chins are found mainly in western part of Myanmar in the Chin State and about a population of 1.5 million. They also live in nearby Indian states of Nagaland, Mizoram and Manipur and Assam.
- Bamar are inhabitants of the Ayeyarwaddy river valley, representing a large percent of the country's population.
- Mon, the Mons are the principal Burma branch of the Mon-Khmer. Mon Burmar, Pao , Rakhine, Chin, Kachin, Shan and Kayin inhabit the Mon state. In 1983 the population was about 1637,200 and in 1996 the population was 2.4 million. Majority of the inhabitant are Mons and Bamars.
- Rakhine, rakhines reside in western Rakhine coast, they are closely related to Burmese proper, though their form of Burmese language varies from the language of the Ayeyawady Valley
- Shan, shans reside in the Eastern plateau. The Shan State of Myanmar occupy principally the plateau east of the Ayeyawady and Sittaung valleys, south of the Bhamo district and north of Kayah State.Shan are settling in valleys and river basins.
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Chin is one of the ethnic groups in Myanmar. The Chins are found mainly in western part of Myanmar in the Chin State and about a population of 1.5 million. They also live in nearby Indian states of Nagaland. Mizoram and Manipur and Assam. Owing to Mizo influence and Baptist missionaries' intervention. 80%-90% of the population are Christians. However. a sizeable minority of the Chin adhere to their traditional tribal beliefs and Theravada Buddhism. Traditionally. the Chin were animists.
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There are 9 ethnic Bamar groups:
86. Bamar (Burman)
87. Dawei of Dawei city
88. Beik
89. Yaw
90. Yabein
91. Kadu (Kado)
92. Ganan
93. Salone (Salon; Moken)
94. Hpon
86. Bamar (Burman)
87. Dawei of Dawei city
88. Beik
89. Yaw
90. Yabein
91. Kadu (Kado)
92. Ganan
93. Salone (Salon; Moken)
94. Hpon
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Danu People
Danu people are mostly live in shan state(south). Pintaya. Aungban. Ywangan. Kalaw and Naungcho.
Danu people are mostly live in shan state(south). Pintaya. Aungban. Ywangan. Kalaw and Naungcho.
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The Mergui Archipelago with its 800 islands is one of the last "terra incognita" in which otherness ethnic and biodiversity still have a meaning. The presence of the sea gypsies (the Moken) the development of a tradition within the Myanmar fishing community. and a nature still to be discovered makes this place one of last paradises on earth. They live a traditional lifestyle on the Southern part of the Myeik Archipelago. off the coast of Myanmar.
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Taungyo people
Taungyo people are mostly live in shan state(south). Taunggyi. Kalaw(Heho). Yetsouth and Nyaung Shwe.
Taungyo people are mostly live in shan state(south). Taunggyi. Kalaw(Heho). Yetsouth and Nyaung Shwe.
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Myanmar Hair Styles Myanmar Hair Styles
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Intha people
Intha people are mostly live in shan state (south) Nyaung Shwe and around Inle Lake.
Intha people are mostly live in shan state (south) Nyaung Shwe and around Inle Lake.
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Tai-Li people
Tai-Li people are mostly live in shan state(east). Kyaing Tong. Mongyawng and Monglar.
Tai-Li people are mostly live in shan state(east). Kyaing Tong. Mongyawng and Monglar.
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Pale people
Pale people are mostly live in shan state(south). Kalaw. shan state(north) NamSan. Namkham. Manton. Tanyang and Mongye.
Pale people are mostly live in shan state(south). Kalaw. shan state(north) NamSan. Namkham. Manton. Tanyang and Mongye.
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The Moken (also spelled as Mawken or Morgan (ဆလုံ) are widely known as Sea Gypsies or the Sea Nomads of the Myeik Archipelago, natives of of approximately 800 islands in the Myanmar and Thailand seas. The Moken speak the Moken language, a distinct Austronesian language. Moken (Sea Gypsies)
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Tai-Nay people
Tai-Nay people are mostly live in shan state(north). Muse. NamKham and Khonlon Township.
Tai-Nay people are mostly live in shan state(north). Muse. NamKham and Khonlon Township.
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Myanmar Clothing
Around AD 1000. women clothes of the Pyu era. were made from silk and cotton.During the Bagan period. embroidered shawl is worn over the shoulders as a popularity. They also had bands around their arms.During the Yadanar Bon period. a Htai Ma Thein Jacket is worn with Anoh. Emerald shawl is wrapped over the shoulder (Dae wi wrap) or queen's style of wearing shawl.
Around AD 1000. women clothes of the Pyu era. were made from silk and cotton.During the Bagan period. embroidered shawl is worn over the shoulders as a popularity. They also had bands around their arms.During the Yadanar Bon period. a Htai Ma Thein Jacket is worn with Anoh. Emerald shawl is wrapped over the shoulder (Dae wi wrap) or queen's style of wearing shawl.
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Khithown Kayah people are live in around kayah state.
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The first Myanmar documentary film was made during 1919. by U Ohn Maung. He studied photography and the nature of making films. The subject of the documentary was about Myanmar Export and Traditional cottage industries like Lacquerware production. Pathein parasol (umbrella) makings and Mandalay Silk textiles.
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Kayaw Kayah people are mostly live in Loikaw. Demoso. Hpruso. Bawlakhe and Hpasawng township.
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Tai-Loi people
Tai-Loi people are mostly live in shan state(east). Kyaing Tong. MongLar and Mongpyinn.
Tai-Loi people are mostly live in shan state(east). Kyaing Tong. MongLar and Mongpyinn.
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Kayan (Lahta) Kayah people
Kayan (Lahta) Kayah people are mostly live in Loikaw. Demoso and Hpruso.
Kayan (Lahta) Kayah people are mostly live in Loikaw. Demoso and Hpruso.
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Tai-Sar people
Tai-Sar people are mostly live in shan state(south). Moenae and Mongpan.
Tai-Sar people are mostly live in shan state(south). Moenae and Mongpan.
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The original name of the race known as Kachin is Jinghpaw. Jinghpaw is the racial name for the tribes known as the Hkahkus. Gauris. Lashis. Marus. Atsis and Nungs as well as for the Jinghpaw proper.
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Manumanaw Kayah people
Manumanaw Kayah people are mostly live in Demoso. Hpruso and Bawlakhe Township.
Manumanaw Kayah people are mostly live in Demoso. Hpruso and Bawlakhe Township.
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Kayin
The Kayin hill tribe villages are mainly concentrated in the mountains and also along the Myanmar-Thai border in the Kayin State.The Kayin people like to settle in the foothills. living in bamboo houses raised on stilts. beneath which they keep their live domestic animals: pigs. chickens. and buffaloes.The Kayin practice monogamy and look down on pre-marital sex with strict social community laws against immorality. Two married women cannot live in the same house. In the past. in some villages. punishment for adultery was death.
The Kayin hill tribe villages are mainly concentrated in the mountains and also along the Myanmar-Thai border in the Kayin State.The Kayin people like to settle in the foothills. living in bamboo houses raised on stilts. beneath which they keep their live domestic animals: pigs. chickens. and buffaloes.The Kayin practice monogamy and look down on pre-marital sex with strict social community laws against immorality. Two married women cannot live in the same house. In the past. in some villages. punishment for adultery was death.
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Kayah People
Kayah State is inhabited by Kayah. Kayan or (Padaung) Mono. Kayaw. Yintalei. Gekho. Hheba. Shan. Intha. Bamar. Rakhine. Chin. Kachin.Kayin . Mon and Pao . Kayah State had a population of 158.400 in 1983 and in1996 the estimated population is over 240.000. Kayah State is situated in eastern Myanmar and bounded on the north by Shan State and on the east by Thailand and on the south and west by Kayin state. 49 per cent of the population are are Buddhists. 43 per cent are Christians and 6 per cent are Animists.
Kayah State is inhabited by Kayah. Kayan or (Padaung) Mono. Kayaw. Yintalei. Gekho. Hheba. Shan. Intha. Bamar. Rakhine. Chin. Kachin.Kayin . Mon and Pao . Kayah State had a population of 158.400 in 1983 and in1996 the estimated population is over 240.000. Kayah State is situated in eastern Myanmar and bounded on the north by Shan State and on the east by Thailand and on the south and west by Kayin state. 49 per cent of the population are are Buddhists. 43 per cent are Christians and 6 per cent are Animists.
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Mon
The Mons are the principal Burma branch of the Mon-Khmer. Mon Burmar. Pao . Rakhine. Chin. Kachin. Shan and Kayin inhabit the Mon state. In 1983 the population was about 1637.200 and in 1996 the population was 2.4 million. Majority of the inhabitant are Mons and Bamars.
The Mons are the principal Burma branch of the Mon-Khmer. Mon Burmar. Pao . Rakhine. Chin. Kachin. Shan and Kayin inhabit the Mon state. In 1983 the population was about 1637.200 and in 1996 the population was 2.4 million. Majority of the inhabitant are Mons and Bamars.
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Naga people
The Naga people of about two and half million are found in Nagaland. parts of Manipur. Assam. Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. Of mixed Yunnanese and Myanmar origin. they speak tribal dialects belonging to the Tibeto-Burman familyIn Myanmar they live in the borders of Sagaing Dviision and Chin States bordering India to the west.
The Naga people of about two and half million are found in Nagaland. parts of Manipur. Assam. Arunachal Pradesh and Myanmar. Of mixed Yunnanese and Myanmar origin. they speak tribal dialects belonging to the Tibeto-Burman familyIn Myanmar they live in the borders of Sagaing Dviision and Chin States bordering India to the west.
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Rakhine
Rakhines reside in western Rakhine coast. they are closely related to Burmese proper. though their form of Burmese language varies from the language of the Ayeyawady Valley. notably in the retention of the 'R'sound which in Burmese proper has been replaced by 'Y'.
Rakhines reside in western Rakhine coast. they are closely related to Burmese proper. though their form of Burmese language varies from the language of the Ayeyawady Valley. notably in the retention of the 'R'sound which in Burmese proper has been replaced by 'Y'.
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Hkun People
Hkun people are mostly live in Shan state(East). Kyaingtong Township. Mong Pyin Township. Mongphyat Township.Mong Yawng Township. Mong Hsat Township. Tachileik Township.
Hkun people are mostly live in Shan state(East). Kyaingtong Township. Mong Pyin Township. Mongphyat Township.Mong Yawng Township. Mong Hsat Township. Tachileik Township.
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Shan
Shans reside in the Eastern plateau. The Shan State of Myanmar occupy principally the plateau east of the Ayeyawady and Sittaung valleys. south of the Bhamo district and north of Kayah State.Shan are settling in valleys and river basins. Most of the Danu. Taungyoe. Intha (Ansa). and Bamar are living in the western part of the Shan State. A lot of Palaung. Click here to view a showcase by Shan State government.
Shans reside in the Eastern plateau. The Shan State of Myanmar occupy principally the plateau east of the Ayeyawady and Sittaung valleys. south of the Bhamo district and north of Kayah State.Shan are settling in valleys and river basins. Most of the Danu. Taungyoe. Intha (Ansa). and Bamar are living in the western part of the Shan State. A lot of Palaung. Click here to view a showcase by Shan State government.
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Lahu People
Lahu people are mostly live in Shan state(east). Kyaing Ton Township. Mong Hsat Township. Mongphyat Township. Mong Yang Township. Mong Tong Township. Mong Pyin Township. Tachileik Township. Lashio Township. Mong Khet Township.
Lahu people are mostly live in Shan state(east). Kyaing Ton Township. Mong Hsat Township. Mongphyat Township. Mong Yang Township. Mong Tong Township. Mong Pyin Township. Tachileik Township. Lashio Township. Mong Khet Township.
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The Lisu people are an ethnic group who inhabit in Myanmar.China.Thailand and the Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh. They are believed to originate from eastern Tibet. Traditionally living in villages high in the mountains. Western missionaries have attempted to convert them to Christianity.
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Tai-Lem (Tai-Lon, Tai-Lay) People
Tai-Lem people are mostly live in shan state (east). Kyaing Tong township. Mong Khet township and Mong Yang township.
Tai-Lem people are mostly live in shan state (east). Kyaing Tong township. Mong Khet township and Mong Yang township.
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The Akha are an ethnic group known to be originated in China and Tibet. Most of the remaining Akha people are now distributed in small villages among the mountains of China. Laos. Myanmar and northern Thailand. where they are one of the six main hill tribes. In Myanmar. most of the Akhas are found in the Shan State. They usually make their villages in the hill regions.
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