| Description | Kokant ethnics are playing their traditional instruments. | ||
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| Manage No | VI00000692 | Running Time | 1:00 |
| Country | Myanmar | ||
| ICH Domain | Performing Arts, Traditional craft skills | ||
| Videos Photographer | Year | 2014-07-24 | |
| Place | Naung Moon Region, Shan state | File Size | 139MB |
| Definition | 1920 X 1080 | File Format | mp4 |
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