Khit / Pearl (NSS) – Jan 14

Preparing and drafting the curriculum for Kayin literature is expected to be completed up to the Grade 5 in 2025, according to the chairman of the Kayin Literature and Culture Association (Yangon) Mann Than Win Oo. 

The Kayin literature is allowed in the curriculums of up to Grade 3 in the public schools and now it is expected to extend to the Grade 5. 

The Kayin literature curriculum developing team has been drafting the Grade 4 curriculum this year and next year, it is projected to draw the Grade 5 curriculum. 

When drawing the curriculum, west Poe Kayin language and Sakaw Kayin language are mainly emphasized whereas east Poe Kayin language has been drafting in the curriculum mainly in Kayin State. 

Most Kayin people live in Yangon, Ayeyawady, Bago and Taninthayi regions, and Mon State, not only in Kayin State.