Burmese Traditional Musicians (Saing Saya)
In Burma, the National Saing Orchestra is a symbol of Burmese culture. They are honored by Burmese Kings and governments. The Burmese Orchestra performed together with the Burmese Opera, called Zat Thabin.
The leader of a Burmese orchestra is called Saying Saya. The most famous pat waing leaders are Saya Seint and Sein Vedar, who performed at the last Burmese Thibaw Min.
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