FOUNDING PROVISSIONS of SHAN NATION & SHAN PEOPLE
1. Shan State is founded on the following values: -
1.1. A federal structure and a democratic decentralized administrative system.
1.2. Advancement of freedoms and fundamental human rights ensuring human dignity.
1.3. Supremacy of constitution and the rule of law.
1.4. Inclusive and participatory in accordance with universal suffrage, a multi-party system of democratic civil governance based on transparency, accountability, receptive and responsiveness.
1.5. Non- Racial discrimination and gender equality.
1.6. People of Shan State are sovereign.
1.7. Sovereignty is applied through the provisions of this constitution and legislation of its organic laws.
1.8. The territory of Shan State is as it was in 1922 when Federated Shan States was formed. [Approximately over 64,000 square miles or 160,000 square kilometers.]
Supremacy of constitution
2. This constitution is the supreme law of Shan State; any law or conduct
Inconsistent with this constitution is invalid and the obligations imposed by it must be duly met through legislation of its organic law or provided by law.
Nationality.
2.1. All ethnic races of Shan State born in Shan State before 1946 and
Their direct descendents are entitled to be common nationals/ Citizens of Shan State.
2.2. All citizens are: -
2.2. [A] Equally entitled to the rights, privileges and benefits of Citizenship; and
[B] Equally subject to the duties and responsibilities of Citizenship
[C] Acquisition, loss and restoration of Citizenship must be Provided by the National Legislation.
National Flag
National Flag is as it is now and proclaimed since 11 February 1947.
3.1. 5 feet long, 3 feet wide, yellow color band at the top, green color band at the center, red color band at the bottom and one and a half feet in diameter white circle at the center of the flag.
3.2. The yellow color on top is the symbol of high respect for religions; the green color is the symbol of respect for the country of the Shan people, where the land is always green and prosperous and her people's love for nature and environment; the red band symbolizing the courage of her people in protecting the country; the white circle at its center is the symbol of her people's love for peace, purity and tranquility.
National Anthem
4.1. The National Anthem of Shan State is as it is now which was adopted at 1947 Panglong Conference.
4.2. Other ethnic races of Shan State may translate the National Anthem, Which is presently in Dai Language, to their respective dialect for Local use. Present tune must be maintained for the sake of solidarity.
4.3. A New National Anthem could be adopted through Head of State's Proclamation.
National Capital.
5. Head of State/President shall proclaim after parliamentary adoption.
National Seal.
6. Head of State /President shall proclaim after parliamentary adoption.
A multi-ethnic Nation/State
7.1. Shan State is a multi-ethnic Nation/State.
7.2. Through National legislation, promote and ensure respect for Indigenous languages. Indigenous religions, cultures, customs and Traditions.
