Daw Mi Mi Khaing
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| Native name | မိမိခိုင် |
| Born | 1916 Thanatpin, British Burma |
| Died | 15 March 1990 (aged 73) |
| Nationality | Burmese |
| Alma mater | Rangoon University |
| Occupation | Scholar, Educator |
| Known for | A Burmese Family |
| Spouse(s) | Sao Saimong |
| Children | Yin Yin Nwe among others... |
Mi Mi Khaing (Burmese: မိမိခိုင် [mḭ mḭ kʰàɪɴ]; 1916 – 15 March 1990) was a Burmese scholar and writer who authored numerous books and articles on life in Burma during the 20th century. She is notable as one of the first women to write in English about Burmese culture and traditions. Born of Mon ancestry, Mi Mi Khaing grew up during the British colonial rule of Burma and was educated in British schools. She attended St. John's Convent School. She married Sao Saimong, a noted scholar and a member of the royal family of Kengtung State, one of the Shan States. In addition to her writing career, she also established Kambawza College in Taunggyi and served as its principal.
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