Myanmar 29 posts
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Thadingyut Lighting Festival
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October 12, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi La Thein (Myanmar) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Thadingyut lighting festival celebrates as a remembrance to the Buddha’s return from heaven after 3 months preaching the Damasakyar (bible), on the full moon day of the month, Thadingyut. Every house and street in Myanmar lights up and decorates candles, lanterns, lights for 3 consecutive days, the day before the fu...
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Thanakha (Myanmar Traditional Cosmetic)
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October 7, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi La Thein (Myanmar) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Thanakha is a traditional cosmetic obtained from the bark of the tree, called Thanakha. It has been used with affection since the Pyu periods (AD100 – 700s) even before Bagan dynasties appeared. <A painting of Myanmar woman smearing Thanakha after shower> <Thanakhar being sold in local market> The ...
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How to make Meik Kat Kyee Kite: Spicy Flat Rice Noodle
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October 7, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi La Thein (Myanmar) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Meik Kat Kyee Kite is one of the signature dishes from a Taninthayi Division, Myanmar. The ingredients used are easy to purchase, and the recipe is easy, yet delicious. So, I would like to share the secret recipe. The ingredients required are- Flat Rice Noodle – one packet 15g Prawns 15g Squid (cleansed with v...
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Karaweik
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October 6, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi La Thein (Myanmar) Blog Correspondent of ASEAN-Korea Centre Some may wonder what it would be, when they see the pictures relating to Myanmar sightseeing views. It is neither a palace or a religious building. It is the floating barge of modern architecture of a mythical bird, called Karavika in Pali. Initial aspect Long time ago in Burmese dynasties, the Kings used to travel ...
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The Shwe Dagon: The Mountain of Gold
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October 4, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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No matter how many enjoyable people you meet, or how many lovely places you visit, though, your trip to Myanmar will not be complete until you view the Shwedagon Pagoda.Sitting high atop the sacred shrine of Singuttara Hill, housing relics of The Buddha and threeBuddhas that preceded him, encased in gold and in jewels, the Shwedagon pagoda is awonder to see. The beauty if the architecture and d...
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Padauk
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August 10, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Thein, Myat Kyi La’, ASEAN Weblog Correspondent from Myanmar a bunch of Padauk flowers Padauk cannot be separated from the spirits of Myanmar people. For a stranger’s eyes, It is nothing more than just a bunch of tiny yellow flowers from exterior, not much appealing. It blooms only once in a year, when we celebrate Myanmar New Year Festival, named Thingyan, that takes place in ...
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Myanmar Wedding Trends
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August 10, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi, ASEAN Weblog Correspondent from Myanmar The ways of getting married were in changing trends as time passes in Myanmar. As a Myanmar culture, the marriage is supposed to be happened once in a life time, which is not changeable. A traditional wedding In a traditional procedure, there is one separate occasion called “Taung-yan-mingalar”. The man who wishes to marry comes to th...
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7 Days In A Week?
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July 12, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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7 Days In A Week? Of course, everyone knows there are 7 days in a week. You will wonder “ What is so special?” However, in Burmese culture, there are total 8 days. Surprised? Wednesday is divided into half. The Chinese sets the horoscope by years like Dragon, Rabbit, Tiger, etc whereas the Westerners mentioned by zodiac signs like Aquarius, Pisces, Aries. In Myanmar, if you would like to read t...
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The Cho(Chin’s) Traditional Sword Dance
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June 9, 2011
ASEAN Correspondents > Myanmar
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Article by Myat Kyi La Thein, ASEAN-Korea Blog Correspondent from Myanmar Chin race is one of the 7 major ethnic groups in Myanmar (Burma), most of the Chin people ‘s habitat is in Chin State, which is situated in North Western Myanmar. Chin state is comprised of 80% Christian, and the remaining 20% are Buddhists and Animists. They possess a obviously different culture compared to the Burmese c...
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