A kagyin (Burmese: ကာချင်း; pronounced [kàdʑɪ́ɰ̃]) is a form of Burmese martial song performed during a shield dance (Burmese: ကာက; pronounced [kàka̰]).[1] Its purpose is to inspire both the singer and their audience with national spirit and patriotism.[2] A kagyin is sung while performing systematic defensive footwork, a sword in the right hand and a ka[note 1] in the left.[3]
Kagyins were first performed in 1312 during the reign of Thihathu. The form further developed in the Pinya Kingdom under Kyawswa I.
- ^ ʼEʺ (Ūʺ.), Moṅʻ Moṅʻ (1977). Mranʻ mā cā pe nhaṅʻʹ Rakhuiṅʻ yañʻ kyeʺ mhu ʼa phvaṅʻʹ (in Burmese). Goʻkī Cā pe tuikʻ.
- ^ Nuiṅʻ (Rāmañña.), Kui Kui (1985). Mranʻ māʹ coṅʻʺ ci koṅʻʺ ca rā nhaṅʻʹ tatʻ koṅʻʺ ca rā (in Burmese). Cā pe Bimānʻ.
- ^ Htut (U), Ye (1997). Myanmar Dances. Win Sarpay.
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