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They live in the interior of Bhamaw district, mainly around Namhkan and Theinni
(Hsenwi) area . They are intermingled with the Shans , Bamars , Chinese ,
Maingthas, A Chans living in the same area . The women have long hairs and a
black cloth is woven around the head. Most of the women wear black htamein
except the unmarried girls who wear htameins of other colours than
black. Some women wear jackets with a high collar and buttoned at the front and
big, baggy trousers.
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Gold and silver ornaments are worn according to the individual' s wealth.
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Among the men, some keep their hair long or shave the head clean. Some men wrap
black clothes around their heads. They wear a jacket, not unlike the Myanmar
male jacket and big, baggy trousers. They will also have a long, sword and a
shoulder bag slung on either side of the shoulders.
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They celebrate Thingyan (Myanmar New Year), Kason Full Moon
Festival and Thadingyut (Festival of Lights) as the Bamars and the
Shans. It is notable that Chinese customs are intermingled with the Shan
customs.
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| A Kholon Lisha couple |
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| Kholon Lishaw maidens in their native
dresses (Chinaa-Myanmar border) |
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