SHAN State, the largest state in Myanmar by area, is a melting pot of diverse cultures and ethnicities. It is home to numerous ethnic groups including the Shan, Pa-O, Palaung, Danu, Intha, Taungyo, Wa, Htanot, Kokang, Lahu, Yinnet, Yinkya, Myaungzee, and A kha communities, as well as groups such as the Kachin, Kayah, and Lisu. For generations, these communities have coexisted harmoniously, embodying the spirit of unity and the enduring commitment to the Union that characterizes Myanmar.