Welcome to Myanmar (Video) - Kachin State and The Interesting Places of Kachin State

Welcome to Myanmar (Video) - Kachin State and The Interesting Places of
Kachin State

Kachin State
Video - http://www.geocities.com/umyintlwin2...o/Kachin-01.rm

The Union of Myanmar is the largest Peninsular country in the region of
South East Asia. It's total area is 261,228 square miles. The
population at present is approximately 47 million. There are 125 ethic
nationalities living in Myanmar but the majority are Bamars, Shans,
Kayins, Kachins, Chins, Mons, Kayahs and Rakhines.

What we behold now is Kachin State which is located in the extreme
north of Myanmar lie between the upper region of the Ayeyarwady and the
Chindwin river. Kachin State is featured basically with the plain
mountain ranges and a lot of summits, big tree forests, cool clear
brooks all silence. It's approximate area is 34,379 square miles.
Being on an average of 3,000 ft above sea level, the eastern portion of
Kachin sSate possesses the couching of Inmaikha and the Malika, the two
tributaries to form the Ayeyawady river .

The largest natural lake in Myanmar named Inndawgyi, 40 miles long, 70
miles broad lie on the upper region of the Moekaung river in this lake.
Myitkyina is the capital of Kachin State. The Kachins, the Shans, Azis
, Mine Thars, Liphaws etc are the nationalities living in Kachin State.

Kachins who are one of the union nationalities have seven ethnic
branches whose traditional dances are different to each other. There
are five dances of Manaw dance performed auspicious occasions. Lawaw
San Waysan dance performed for the occasion of celebrating World
victory and Sum wat, Junpaw is a traditional dance performed by Lachees
of Kachin nationalities are famous.

View with photos at - http://www.mrtv3.net.mm/pages/kachin.html

The Interesting Places of Kachin State
Video - http://www.geocities.com/umyintlwin2...o/Kachin-02.rm

Kachin State in the northern part of Myanmar is the birthplace of
Ayeyarwady river. The State is well-known for its abundance of jade and
gold and also for having the highest mountain in South East Asia,
Khakaborazi.

The city, Myitkyina is a highly region on the bank of Ayeyarwady river.
It is also a rail-way terminal city and many national races reside
there. You can see farmlands and gardens cultivated on the silt land
along the Ayeyarwady River.
Groups of people panning and digging for gold can be found along the
Ayeyarwady River. 28 miles from Myitkyina, you will find the birthplace
of Ayeyarwady ( or ) confluence of MayKha and Malikha tributaries.

Originating from the snow mountains north, the water is clear and cool
and anyone who sees the pretty pebbles along the river cannot resist
picking them up.

Because of the beautiful views and sceneries at the confluence, Kachin
State is famous as a resort where one can relax and enjoy the environs.
Another interesting place to visit in Kachin State is Inndawgyi in
Moenyin Township. It being the biggest lake in Myanmar and the
Inndawgyi wildlife sanctuary near by one places to be visited
sanctuary.

Shwe Myintzu Pagoda in Inndawgyi Lake is very well-known in Kachin
State.
Putao is 218 miles from Myitkyina and people can get there only by air.
Many national races reside there. 7 miles away from Putao you will find
the Mulashidi suspension bridge which is built across the Mula Stream.

Khakaborazi Mountain in Kachin State in Myanmar is the highest and most
beautiful mountain in South East Asia.The region where tributaries of
Ayeyarwady River originate is unique and picturesque. It is a place
where mountaineers can enjoy their climbing.

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Tribal dances of Lajarpat and Khaku national races in Kachin State
Video - http://www.geocities.com/umyintlwin2...o/Kachin-03.rm

The golden jubilee of Rawan Literature and traditional cultural
festival was held at Duthan Village in Putao Townghip of Kachin State
in northern Myanmar in 2001. Among the traditional dances performed in
the Manaw ground by the national races in Kachin State included
significant "Peacock dance" of Lajarpat tribes. It is a dance of
blessings for steadfastness and development of wealth already in hand.

Another entertainment is Kabon dance of Khaku tribe in Lonsut ward in
Putao Township. Bamboo posts are beat in rhythm as musical instruments
and members of the dance troupe dance in unison according to the
rhythm. It is a traditional cultural dance to console a bereaved family
for the death of their parents and grandparents.

Now, let's enjoy the dances of respective tribes of Rawan national
race taking part in unison in the traditional cultural festival in the
Manaw ground.

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