Arts & Culture

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 […]

Culture

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 […]

Handicrafts

Rattan (Cane and Caneware)

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 […]