The golden jubilee of Rawan Literature and traditional cultural festival was held at Duthan Village in Putao Townghip of Kachin State in northern Myanmar in 2001. Among the traditional dances performed in the Manaw ground by the national races in Kachin State included significant “Peacock dance” of Lajarpat tribes. It is a dance of blessings for steadfastness and development of wealth already in hand.

Another entertainment is Kabon dance of Khaku tribe in Lonsut ward in Putao Township. Bamboo posts are beat in rhythm as musical instruments and members of the dance troupe dance in unison according to the rhythm. It is a traditional cultural dance to console a bereaved family for the death of their parents and grandparents.

Now, let’s enjoy the dances of respective tribes of Rawan national race taking part in unison in the traditional cultural festival in the Manaw ground.