Diverse Ethnic GroupsLahu-Na

A Lahu-Na (Black Lahu) festival in Keng Tung. The Lahu-Na do not wear their ethnic costume daily, but still wear it on festive occasions such as the Lunar New Year’s festive season which lasts for nine days. They love singing, dancing, and performing during celebrations such as birthdays, religious commemorations, agricultural events, visits from guests, and weddings.

The Lahu-Na (Black Lahu) are the largest subgroup among the 120,000 Lahu people living in Myanmar.