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  1. Kayan people (Myanmar) - Wikipedia

    The Kayan are a subgroup of the Red Karen (Karenni people), a Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar (Burma). The Kayan consists of the following groups: Kayan Lahwi (also called …

  2. Kayan | Northeast India, Myanmar, Animism | Britannica

    Kayan, indigenous people of central Borneo. They numbered about 27,000 in the late 20th century. The Kayan are settled mainly along the middle reaches of the Baram, Bintulu, and …

  3. 10 Interesting Facts About The Kayan People Of Myanmar

    Oct 17, 2019 · The Kayan people of Myanmar are a subgroup of the Karenni people ( Red Karen). The population of the Kayan is estimated at 130,000, of whom more than half live in Myanmar.

  4. The Kayan People, The Tribe That History Got So Wrong

    Feb 13, 2024 · From the iconic long-necked women adorned with brass coils to the spiritual rituals that define their way of life, our detailed examination provides a nuanced understanding of the …

  5. The Kayan: Guardians of Cultural Elegance in Southeast Asia

    The Kayan have a rich cultural heritage that includes weaving, farming, and animist spiritual beliefs, alongside influences from Buddhism. Their oral traditions, ceremonial music, and …

  6. Kayan people (Myanmar) explained

    The Kayan are a subgroup of the Red Karen (Karenni people), a Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar (Burma).

  7. Voices of faith | Indigenous Peoples in Asia: Myanmar (Kayan)

    Oct 18, 2024 · “Padaung” (Yan Pa Doung) is a Shan term for the Kayan Lahwi, the group where women traditionally wear brass neck rings. The Kayan residents in Mae Hong Son Province in …

  8. Kayan people (Myanmar) | Online Burma/Myanmar Library

    "The Kayan are a sub-group of Red Karen (Karenni people), Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar (Burma). The Kayan consists of the following groups: Kayan Lahwi (also called …

  9. Exploring the Unique Culture of the Kayan People in

    The Kayan, also known as Kayan Lahwi or Padaung, are an ethnic group originating from Myanmar’s Kayah State. They are part of the broader Karenni people, with linguistic and …

  10. 12 facts about Kayan | FactInformer

    Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is an Asian country in the southeastern part of the continent, with a population of approximately 54 million, of which Kayan is estimated at 60,000.