Myanmar seeks UNESCO heritage status for ethnic Karen traditional Don dance


YANGON (Xinhua): The Karen people of Myanmar are seeking to have their traditional Don dance added to the intangible cultural heritage list of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO), assistant director of the Hpa-an's Department of Archaeology and National Museum Naw Kyu Kyu Than told Xinhua.

At present, subcommittees have been formed to conduct field surveys, research and documentation details regarding Don dance moves, musical instruments and its significance, she said, adding that research activities are still underway.

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