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The Kayan are a sub-group of Red Karen, Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar. The Kayan consists of the following groups: Kayan Lahwi, Kayan Ka Khaung, Kayan Lahta, Kayan Ka Ngan. Kayan Gebar, Kayan Kakhi and, sometimes, Bwe people.Padaung is a Shan term for the Kayan Lahwi.