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 thousand 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.

Kayin State is on elongated area lying to the south-east running from the north-west to the south-east. The total area of the State is 11,731 square miles.Besides Kayins who are the majority, the Mons, Myanmars, Taungthus and Shans live in Kayin State.

The Kayins are the second largest minority in Myanmar. There are two types of Kayin the hill Kayins and the plain Kayins. And they differ in language and physical features.

There are animists, Buddhists and Christians among Kayins but the majority are Buddhists. The Kayins have their own letters, literature and culture.

Sagaw Kayins form the largest majority whereas Po Kayins are the second largest. The Kayins are noted for simplicity, honesty and loyalty. Kayin Don dance is lively, larious, entire and exciting. It is one of their traditional dances usually performed at the harvest time. The Zwegabin hill and the Zedi on the summit are the demesnes of the beauty of Kayin State. Besides Shweyin Hymaw Pagoda, the Kyaikhtisaung (or) Shwehtisaung pagoda, Myat Saw Nyi Naung Pagoda and Bayint Nyi sacred cave are quits of worship not only for the Kayin pilgrims but also for all Buddhist devotees throughout the country to visit annually for veneration.

Kayin State always invite you warm welcome all union brethrens to visit it.Kayins, another union nationalities have 11 ethnic branches including Sagaw Kayins, Po Kayins, Taungthu Kayins, Taungbaw Kayins. And the have similar customs and traditions.

There are many Kayin cultural activities worshipping the Duway Pagoda, propagating Nat spirit paying homage to etcetera deities traditional boom fire festival are held since old time till today. On such occasion, Kayin Don dance is performed. Don dance originated from the collected social activities. Kayins love Don dance. Don dance provoke communal unity and cultivate sense of corporation. Don dance is the naional cultural performance portraying the beauty and love sign of Kayins. It’s long last as one of Kayins traditional dances.