In the scenic plains of Putao; at midst snow cap mountains in the Kachin State, is a village by the name of Tongtang which administratively is in Putao Township.
It was in this village of Tongtang that the golden jubilee celebrations of the Rawan Literature and culture society were held in the year 2001. To these historic celebrations came Rawans, Lisus, Jimphaws, and Taikhamtys, the various tribes of the Kachin national group living in and around Putao Township to participate in the vary activities of the joist occasion.
In the celebrations grounds, known as “the Manaw Kwin” in the vernacular were replicas of typical Rawan dwellings. And demonstrations of Rawan traditional weaving and household utensil, hand-crafting were given for all interested visitors to observe and appreciate.

Among the many Rawan artifacts on display were musical instruments of the Rawan such as flat-gongs ranging from the smallest to the largest, symbols and other instruments made of wood, among which were flutes of four or five varieties.
Two-stringed instrument made of bamboo and bugles buffalo hone were also on display attracting much public interest. In addition to all, those were artifacts of wickerwork which in the Rawan traditional are presented to the bride and groom as wedding gifts as well as ancient Rawan weapons, leather shields and handbags.
On display also were household utensils sculpted out of stone blocks, bamboo containers for water and other drinks and Rawan ceremonial dresses all of which were very interesting to study.

Last but not least were the Kachin national dances and national costumes performed to Kachin national music giving the golden jubilee celebrations of the Rawan literature, culture society, a befitting honour.