Shan Historical Documents
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"..Book contents; chapter (1) Dr. Cushing's arrival-A-heng-leave Shoaygoon-Gold and silver carried-Flood of 1877-A bad driver... (2) Surveying-Thankful for a halt-Leave Hlineboay, Karen houses infested with bugs-Halt near well- Rigging up shelter for the night... (3) Rev. D. Webster's party detained-Siamese officials expect bribes-Photographic plates all spoilt-visit from Karen-Joined by the B.B. party.. (4) Maing Loongyee traversed by war-paths-Dr. Richardson's visi- Price and suburbs-Visit the governor-The Shan States-Government... (5) Leave Maing Loongyee-A hundred-foot waterfall- A beautiful hill-torrent-A lugubrious tale-Gibbons-Gigantic tree-ferns-Shans cruel elephant.. (6) Path for a railway-Lawa Sivas-Legends of Poo-Sa and Ya-Sa, and of Me-Lang-ta the Lawa King-Story of a Yak-Descent from the Bau platean... (7) Leave Muang Haut-Legend of the rapids-Footprints of Buddha ... (8) Description of Shan houses-Cabalistic charms-Superstition-Ancestral and demon worship.. (9) Our reception-the mission-house-A beautiful view- Arepast.. (10) Chow Oo-boon, a spirit-medium-Consulting ancestral spirits- An exorcist.. (11) Visit the Siamese commissioner-Description and dress of Siamese.. (12) Dinner at the Princess's- Arrangements for start completed- A passport-Our pavilion- Th Zimme plain- Leave Zimme.. (13) Paying for supplies-Land and teak-forests belong to chiefs-Land rent-Light taxation.. (14) A Chinese fortification- Chinese Army destroyed by famine-Viang Pa Pow-Kiang Tung Lawas.. (15) Princes in their best clothes- A procession- Reach Kiang Hai- Dilapidated houses... (16) A State visit from chief-Insignia of office-Plentiful rainfall- Rain-clods from the north-Only silver coins- Indian money.. (17) Leave Kiang Hai- A hot spring- Elephants without tusks-Elephant-driving.. (18) The Meh Kong at Kiang Hsen- Ringworm-Extensive ruins-Description of city-Importance of situation for trade... (19) At Kiang Hai-Ferocious dog-Chinese pack-saddles and mules-Routes from China- Articles of merchandise.. (20) Settled by Lakon-Population-Smallpox-Tutelary spirits- Ancients cities-Trade-routes and cost of transport.. (21) Leave Penyow-Wild roses-An inundated country-Royal funeral buildings-Posts two hundred feet long-Collection and uses of wood-oil.. "
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
1980-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2020-01-05
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Individual Documents
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Shan history, Shan Historical Documents
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Description:
"... Book contents: The cloud in the south, the last festival of the full moon, the governor of the city, the council of war, final steps, the other side, the king's foreign merchants, what news, Surrender, the last dawn..."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
1899-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2020-01-05
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Individual Documents
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Shan history, Shan Historical Documents
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13.92 MB
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Description:
"...Golden Mountain White Tiger in Shan..."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
00-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2019-11-02
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Burmese literature - texts, reviews, profiles, obituaries, articles, papers, bibliographies etc., Shan Historical Documents
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PDF
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14.39 MB
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Description:
"..How to count Shan calendar..."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
00-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2019-11-02
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Individual Documents
Category:
Burmese literature - texts, reviews, profiles, obituaries, articles, papers, bibliographies etc., Shan Historical Documents
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7.12 MB
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Description:
".... Mundane Occult Pictures Scripture in Shan ....."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
00-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2019-11-02
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Burmese literature - texts, reviews, profiles, obituaries, articles, papers, bibliographies etc., Shan Historical Documents
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PDF
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4.97 MB
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"...Shan astrology written in old script.."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
00-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2019-11-02
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Individual Documents
Category:
Burmese literature - texts, reviews, profiles, obituaries, articles, papers, bibliographies etc., Shan Historical Documents
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"Khun Sa is the seventh generation descendant of his ancestors who immigrated in the 18th century fro Nawng- sae (Talifu), and ancient Shan principality in China. One ot them won chieftainship (Zao- Maung in Shan) of the Loimaw territory in Hsenwi Principality through meritorious service to the princedom.
Khun S, also know as Chang Si - Fu, was born in Hpa - perng Village, Loimaw Ward, Tang Yan Township, Lashio Proviince on 17th February 1934......"
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
1989-08-12
Date of entry/update:
2019-10-19
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Federalism, ethnic conflict and the politics of national reconciliation - general studies and sources, Shan Historical Documents
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Sub-title:
His Life and His Speeches
Description:
"Sao Korn Jerng also know as Moe Heaing the founder of Shan State United Patriotic Council (SSUPC) and this book is about his life in the arm group...."
Source/publisher:
Kham Koo Website
Date of publication:
1990-08-00
Date of entry/update:
2019-09-28
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Individual Documents
Category:
Federalism, ethnic conflict and the politics of national reconciliation - general studies and sources, Shan Historical Documents
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Description:
Document containing proposals For the REVISION of the CONSTITUTION OF THE UNION OF BURMA submitted by THE SHAN STATE, translated by Sao Singha. This document was ratified by the Convention, attended by delegates from the entire Shan State, which was held in Taunggyi on Saturday, 25th of February, 1961.
Trans. Sao Singha
Source/publisher:
Shan State Steering Committee
Date of publication:
1961-02-25
Date of entry/update:
2017-05-06
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, Shan history, National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements (texts), Federalism, ethnic conflict and the politics of national reconciliation - general studies and sources
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English
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"This is one of the few attempts made by the Shans to introduce themselves to the world at large. I sincerely hope that this brochure helps clear up at least some of the gravest misconceptions about the Shans and our homeland"
Source/publisher:
Shan Human Rights Foundation, 1994
Date of publication:
1992-12-01
Date of entry/update:
2015-10-26
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Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, Shan history
Language:
English
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Description:
Historical Setting: "The Shan who belong to the Tai ethnic group of Mongoloid family migrated from China
into Myanmar before the Christian Era
(Scott and Hardiman,
1901a).
Although the date of their
migration was still controversial, they had already present in Myanmar before the
rise of Bagan
in central Ayeyarwaddy Basin.
In comparison, the area of settlements of Shans was larger than
that of Bamar who entered in the Ayeyarwaddy Basin after the collapse
of Pyu city-states
(Than
Tun, 2002).
Since they lived in Yunnan Province, Shans established clusters of communities
known as
Mong,
Muang,
Keng-state or town which was ruled by a hereditary chief known as
Saopha-lord of the sky. The Myanmar word
saw-bwa
derived from
sao-pha
(Zeng Peng: 1990).
The first kingdom of Shans might be the Mao which located in a strategic place on the Yunnan
border, from thence they entered Myanmar by crossing Chindwin and Ayeyarwaddy River.
The
Shans
from Mong Mao area also moved
south along the Ayeyarwaddy River. With the help of
other groups from Shan States they later founded kingdoms and dynasties in central Myanmar,
Upper Sagaing
District, Mohnyin, Mong Kwang, Mong Mit and
Bhamo. Tai immigrants on the
other hand, established p
etty states in
Hsenwi, Hsi
paw, Mong Nai,
Mong Pai, Yawng Hwe
(Nyaung Shwe), and Kyaing Tong. When
Bagan
was founded
by Aniruddha (1044-77) in the first
half of eleventh century A.D,
the
Shan principalities had already existed in Myanmar. It is
attributed that the hegemony of the kings of Bagan could not be
extended to
the principalities
of Shan States,
particularly
the trans-
Than Lwin area
(Than Tun, 2004)."......Paper delivered at the International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015.
Shwe Zin Maw
Source/publisher:
International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015
Date of publication:
2015-07-26
Date of entry/update:
2015-09-07
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan history, Shan Historical Documents, International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS) 23-26 July, 2015
Language:
English
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"Kyaing
Tong
is
the
largest
and
oldest
state
of
Trans
-‐
Than
Lwin
Region.
It
is
known
in
history
with
such
variety
of
names
as
Gon
(Khun)
(Than
Tun,
2004),
Kom,
Kyaing
Tong
(Hman-‐nan,
2008),
Khema
Vara
and
Khema
Rahta
Jayajotitonkarapur
(Scott
and
Hardiman,
1901).
The
first
people
who
migrated
into
Kyaing
Tong
were
Wa
or
La-‐wa.
They
also
settled
in
the
other
areas
of
eastern
Shan
States
and
Lan
Na
in
northern
Thailand
(Conway,
2006).
There
were
followed
by
Gon
(Khun)
and
Lu
people.
The
date
of
the
migration
of
these
people
is
attributed
to
the
early
first
millennium
AD
even
though
local
chronicles
mentions
the
date
of
early
settlements
to
twelfth
century
AD
(Mangrai, 1981).
Later
the
ethnic
group
from
the
neighbouring
states
of
Thailand
and
Laos
comprising
Tai
Hkun;
Tai
Lu,
Tai
Lem,
Tai
Neu,
Tai
Yuan,
Tai
Lao
and
Tai
Htai
came
to
settle
in
the
Trans-‐Thanlwin
Region
including
Kyaing
Tong
area
(Sai
Aung
Tun,
2009).
They
established
communities
which
later
developed
chiefs
known
as
saophas
or
sawbwas
(in
Myanmar)
which
means
lord
of
the
sky.
A
legend
says
that
Kyaing
Tong
was
firstly
founded
by
a
hermit
named
Tong.
The
state
therefore
was
named
after
its
founder
Keng
Tong
or
Kyaing
Tong.
However
Kyaing
Tong
chronicle
mentions
that
the
first
two
sawbwas
of
Kyaing
Tong;
Mang
Kom
and
Mang
Yè
belonged
to
Wa
Tribe.
They
were
replaced
by
Khun
sawbwas
who
ruled
the
region
from
the
mid-‐thirteenth century
A.D
to
1959
when
sawbwas
relinquished
their
autonomous
rule
(Than
Tun,
2004).".....Paper delivered at the International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015.
Soe Aung
Source/publisher:
International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies: Burma/Myanmar in Transition: Connectivity, Changes and Challenges: University Academic Service Centre (UNISERV), Chiang Mai University, Thailand, 24-26 July 2015
Date of publication:
2015-07-26
Date of entry/update:
2015-08-10
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan (cultural, historical, political) articles, Shan Historical Documents, Shan history, International Conference on Burma/Myanmar Studies (ICBMS) 23-26 July, 2015
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English
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Source/publisher:
Shanland
Date of publication:
1962-01-08
Date of entry/update:
2010-12-13
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, Shan history, National and State constitutions, draft constitutions and amendments (commentary)
Language:
English
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Description:
html version plus a facsimile version
Source/publisher:
Constituent Assembly of Burma
Date of publication:
1947-09-24
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, National constitutions, draft constitutions, amendments and announcements (texts), Laws, decrees, bills and regulations relating to nationality, citizenship and immigration (texts)
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English
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2.72 MB
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Description:
The Memoirs of Khun Kya Bu of Hsipaw, signatory to the Panglong Agreement
Source/publisher:
Shanland
Date of publication:
1993-03-01
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
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Individual Documents
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Shan Historical Documents, Shan history
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English
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Secession from the Union of Burma..."...The fourth of January 1958 was significant in Burma for two reasons: it marked the tenth anniversary of the nation?s independence and it also denoted the end of the constitutional limitation on the right of a state to secede from the Union1. While the anniversary of independence caused rejoicing throughout the country, the right of secession caused many of the leaders to worry and wonder whether or not this date would become significant as the beginning of the breakup of the Union. Since the right of secession is a unique right, not found in any other modern federal constitution save that of the U.S.S.R.,2 it is useful to examine the background and the contemporary situation in order to see what opportunities there are for a state to secede from the Union of Burma, and what limitations exist to keep it from exercising its right..."
Josef Silverstein, date?
Source/publisher:
Shanland.org
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, Shan history
Language:
English
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Description:
The Sao Hpa (or) Sawbwa of the State of LAWKSAWK was without doubt the first Shan leader of SHAN STATE to clash with the advancing British Column. It was January 1887. The annexation of Upper Burma was accomplished in 1885. The Sao Hpas of Southern Shan States formed a confederacy and installed the Limbin Prince as Sovereign. First, in the Shan States, and their aim was Burma itself. With unity and solidarity they firmly believed they could drive the British back to the sea. The final aim was to establish a country with Limbin Prince as King of Burma. During that period the whole of Shan States, South as well as North was in turmoil and discontent existed.
Source/publisher:
Shan State Magazine
Date of publication:
2000-00-00
Date of entry/update:
2003-06-03
Grouping:
Individual Documents
Category:
Shan Historical Documents, Shan history
Language:
English
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pdf
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278.41 KB
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