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Bars & Restaurants

Ginki Bars & Restaurants

FOR SALE: ginkikids.com, ginkibar.com Contact: admin@aboutmyanmar.com It all began in 1998 on Kanbaw Za street in Yangon, Myanmar. Ginki Kids first established its roots as a bar with Chinese influenced menu. After its first renovation […]

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 […]

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Inle Lake

Inle Lake, Myanmar’s second-largest freshwater lake, is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and Ramsar site nestled in the Shan Highlands. Renowned for its serene beauty and unique ecosystem, it spans 116 km² at an elevation of […]

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 […]