The Republic of The Union of Myanmar is the largest Peninsular country in the region of South East Asia. It’s total area is 261,228 square miles. The population at present is approximately 47 million. There are 125 ethic nationalities living in Myanmar but the majorities are Bamars, Shans, Kayins, Kachins, Chins, Mons, Kayahs and Rakhines.

Known in Myanmar Literature as Ngwe Taung Pyay, the country of somas. Kayah State is located to the south Shan State to its east is Thailand. The total area of the State is about 4,530 square miles. Being close to Shan State, Kayin State and Myanmar Upper many nationalities living there such as the Kayahs, Shans, Innthars, Paos, Paye`, Gekho, Danu Manaw, Padaung, Yinbaw, Yintale, Pagu etc….

There are many high hills and mountains in Kayah State. The main hydroelectric power plant well known as Lawpita which distributed electricity to different parts of the country is located in this State.The Biluchaung stream provides water source to this plant. The Kayahs earn their living by farming and forest extractions timber, resin, Lac, Lacquer as well as by their arts and handicrafts.

The Kayahs are pious.Taungwe Taung Zedi is the most venerated pagoda in the State.The State’s capital is Loikaw.The scenic beauty of Kayah State always invite the visitors with warm welcome.Kayahs who are the united national has nine ethnic branches.Geba who mostly live on hills choose auspicious days for trashing paddy. On such occasion, they perform paddy trashing tasks. It is the seasonal task. At the house-warming ceremony, shees dance and bamboo flapping dance are performed Dahasu is the traditional dance which presents agriculture activities.