2024-11-07
Traditions

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 […]

Destinations

Myeik

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Myeik (Mergui) is situated in the souther region of Myanmar, lying in the Adaman Sea. It is a busy port town and centre for the fishing, pearls, rice, dried fish and bird’s nests. The Myeik […]

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Destination Myanmar

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An insignificant number of international tourists visited Myanmar in 2017. To be exact, it stands at 3,440,000 according to the data compiled by the ASEAN Skyline. This does not come as a surprise to many […]

Handicrafts

Rattan (Cane and Caneware)

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Cane (Calamus species) known in Myanmar as Kyein is found throughout the country in the moist forests of the plains and lower hills.  Several species are erect, but the most useful kinds climb and scramble […]

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Traditions

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 […]

Arts & Culture

Nagas

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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 […]

Media

Myanmar Newspapers

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

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Bringing travel agents to Myanmar

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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 […]

Festivals

Tazaungdaing Festival

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The Tazaungdaing Festival (also known as the Festival of Lights), held on the full moon day of Tazaungmone, the eighth month of the Myanmar calendar, is celebrated as a national holiday in Myanmar and marks […]

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