INDEPENDENT BURMA
THE INDEPENDENT PERIOD OF BURMA *1948–1962 The first years of Burmese independence were marked by successive insurgencies by the Red Flag Communists led by…
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Koethaung Temple
The name means 90,000 and probably signified the number of Buddha images it was supposed to contain. It was built by King Min Taikkha,…
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Three famous pagodas adorn the Mawlamyine Ridge. The Kyaik-thanlan pagoda was erected in 875 A.D. during the reign of King Mutpi Raja. A hair…
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The Hinthagon Pagoda is located just behind the famous Shwemawdaw Pagoda of Bago. It has good views over Bago City from the hilltop. This…
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The hills have probably been occupied since the dawn of human habitation in Myanmar; to the south – west lies the Pon Daung Pon…
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The Bogyoke Aung San Museum is located on No 15, Bogyoke Museum Lane, Bahan Township, Yangon and established in 1962. The museum was the…
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The Kaungmudaw Pagoda is located about 10 km from Sagaing, Mandalay Division, which is not very far from Mandalay city. This is one of…
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The Mahagandhayon Monastery is located near the U Pein Bridge. This is the largest Buddhist monastery in Myanmar accommodating more than a thousand young…
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The Shwegugyi Pagoda was built by King Alaung Sithu during A.D 1131. This pagoda is located near the entrance of the Royal Palace therefore…
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The Sulamani Temple is located in Minnanthu region, in the center of Bagan. The temple was built by King Narapatisithu in 1183 AD. It…
Read storyTHE OVERVIEW OF MYANMAR
THE OVERVIEW OF MYANMAR Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is the Land of Human Origin. It is also recognized by the world as the…
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MYANMAR TRADITIONAL COSTUMES In Myanmar, there are about 135 ethnic groups. Among them, the major races are Bamar, Shan, Kayin, Chin, Kachin, Kayah, Mon…
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