Shan Gato or Toenayar dance

Description: 

"...Toenayar dance is one of the famous dance in Shan State.There will be two dancers in this show, one of them is in front of the head and the other will be in the back at the tail. Gato has no any certain styles of dancing; most styles of the show will follow the rhythm of the song. Gato will be performed at the festivals or the various important occasions eg. Welcome the official foreign visitors, end of Buddhist Lent day, and other traditions..."

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Date of entry: 

2020-01-25

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Countries: 

Myanmar

Administrative areas of Burma/Myanmar: 

Shan State

Geographic coverage: 

Greater Mekong Subregion

Language: 

Shan

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