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Kayan Violin and Guitars Band
Description Kayan violin is made of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea). The body of the violin (Kayan) is carved out of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea) and covered with Yamane (Gemelinaar borea). There are four strings and four tuning pegs. Tayawdu guitar is also made of Yamane (Gemelinaarborea). Both are made by Kayan themselves. Since yore, these instruments have been preserved and handed down from generation to generation as a traditional heritage. There is no exact record in what year and era it appeared. It can be played together with violin, drum and timing cymbals and clapper which are Kayans’ traditional instruments.
Manage No VI00000408 Running Time 2:54
Country Myanmar
ICH Domain Performing Arts, Traditional craft skills
Videos Photographer Year
Place File Size 402MB
Definition 1980x1080 File Format mp4
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