Shan People brief history and photos ~ SAI SENG SERK

Shan people live primarily in the Shan State ( which is the biggest state in Myanmar) and Tai ethnic group of South East Asia, but also inhabit parts of Mandalay Division, Kachin State, and Kayin State, and in adjacent regions of China and Thailand. The Shan are estimated to number approximately 6 million. The capital of Shan State is Taunggyi.