Now, we’re going to present you a Lihsu traditional dance to the accompaniment of the song which means “Transplanting and harvesting the paddy”.

This song is played on a gourd flute and performed in the New Year Festivals.

It means Lihsu nationals honestly earn their living by cultivating crops and they happily take part in the New Year Festival. Rhythmic movement of their legs is very important in this dance. Movement of legs and the beat of the tune must be in correct timing.

The ways Lihsu nationals dress up their costumes vary according to the regions they reside. Now, the costumes you’re beholding that of Lihsu nationals who reside in Phae Khnoe Township, Southern Shan State. Their costumes are different from that of Lihsu nationals living in Moegok.

So, we present you the traditional dance of Lishu nationals who are simple, honest and content to live by selling bamboo shoots.