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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 […]

Travel

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 […]

Bars & Restaurants

Ginki Bars & Restaurants

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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 […]

Festivals

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 […]

Festivals

Thingyan in Tagu

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Thingyan Festival is Myanmar new year festival. It is held in the month of Tagu (in March and April on the Gregorian calendar), which is the first month of Myanmar Calendar. Thingyan has been celebrated […]