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Some call them Muso and some as Kwi. They belong to the Lolo sub-group of the
Tibeto-Burman group that diverted to the east. There're altogether two Lahu
sub-groups. They are found mainly near Mongsat, Mong Pan and Kyaington. Some
are even found around Mong Lun.
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The men dress in black; their headdress, their jackets as well as the trousers
are black. But sometimes the men's jackets are trimmed with red or green
stripes. The women's dresses are mostly long and black. They extend up to the
ankles. The headdresses are also black. Some women's dresses have horizontal
black stripes. Some women wear silver rings around their necks. Some have
earplugs, necklaces, bracelets and rings also. Some woman dresses have small
silver orbs stitched to the front part.
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The main festivals are the harvest festival and New Year festival. The Lahus
are mainly engaged in agriculture and hunt in their spare time. They believe in
foretelling of the future and the village shaman will use the bones of a
rooster for that purpose. The young men of the village play the flute when
going courting. Only the eldest son has the right of inheritance.
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| A Lahu couple in traditional dress.
The man is holding a native flute made of bamboo and dried gourd |
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| A white Lahu couple at Kyainge Tong
market |
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