About Myanmar

Myanmar Dance and Music

Group Dance This group dance is usually the first dance presented in a Myanmar theatrical performance show. It is the kind of dance which is performed in energetic movements and in a lively choreographic style […]

Thadingyut – Festival of Lights

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Thadingyut This year (2024), the Thadingyut falls on 17 October. This is the second most popular festival after Thingyan (New Year Water Festival). Thadingyut, the seventh month of the Myanmar calendar, is the end of […]

Thanakhar

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Thanakhar is a traditional cosmetic paste used predominantly in Myanmar. It is made from ground bark of certain trees, most commonly the thanakhar tree (Hesperethusa crenulata) and the wood-apple tree (Limonia acidissima). Here are some […]

Festivals

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival

The Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival is one of the most significant and vibrant religious events in Myanmar, particularly for the Shan State. Held annually at the Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda, located on the western […]

Thanakhar

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Nagas

An estimated 100,000 Nagas, comprised of 12 major tribes and numerous subtribes, live in Myanmar. Traditionally, Nagas lives high in the northwestern hills, along the India border, but in recent years, many have moved to […]

Places

Sagaing Region

Townships

Myanmar Newspapers

State-run Private Other Weekly newspapers and journals Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_newspapers_in_Myanmar

Bringing travel agents to Myanmar

Myanmar Airways International is promoting familiarisation (FAM) trips targeting overseas travel agents and so-called social influencers. The airline hopes to convince overseas tour operators and media (social influencers) to return to Myanmar to check out […]