Alternate Names: Kayan Lahta, Khahta, Lahta Karen, Peu, Taru, Tarulakhi, Yan Wohta
Dialects: Socially related to Kayan , but not intelligible. Zayein , may be a dialect of Lahta.
Genealogy:
Demographics: 9,550 (2000).
Language Use: Vigorous. All domains. All ages. Positive attitudes. Young people also use Burmese [mya]. Also use Kayan [pdu], Pa’o [blk].
Writing System: Unwritten
Nation of Origin: Myanmar
Other Comments: Officially recognized as part of Kayan ,. Much dialect variation. Called Yan Wohta by the Shan ,. Buddhist, Christian, traditional religion.