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10 Myanmar Traditional Arts There are 10 Myanmar traditional arts which are metaphorically called “Ten Flowers”. Panbe ( the art of blacksmith ) Panbu ( the art of sculpture ) Pantain ( the art of gold and silver smith ) Pantin( the art of bronze casting ) Pantaut ( the art of making floral designs […]
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Myanmar mosaic art was off to a good start by the time of the Bagan period. as scholars and researchers. now testify. Historians also agree. This noble art is seen mainly on royal and religious items and buildings. But sometimes mosaic is also used in artifacts and household objects of the common lay people to […]
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Myanmar Lacquerware has a long tradition and the art of Lacquerware had existed mainly at Bagan. central part of Myanmar in 11th to 13th century A.D. Lacquer in Myanmar is called “Thitsi” meaning the sap of a Thitsi Tree (Melanhorrea Usitata) which is native to Southeast Asia. In China and Japan the tree from which […]
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The (NYMPHAECEAE) is a family of water plants which includes the water lilies. the sacred lotus (Nelumbo). and the spectacular Queen Victoria water lily (victoria amagorica). It is a family of 8 genera and about 90 species in fresh waters throughout most of the world. Where there are ponds. lakes and streams. water lilies will […]
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Methods used by gem cutters have hardly changed in hundreds of years. but in Myanmar. the development of the gem industry means there are now more companies exporting expertly cut gems out of the country. The lapidary (someone who is skilled in cutting and polishing jewel and valuable stones) has become all – important be […]
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In Myanmar. gold-leaves are widely sold at the famous pagodas to gild the Buddha image or stupa with gold-leaf. This is the Myanmar tradition for meritorious deeds. These gold-leaves are originally make in Mandalay. Mandalay’s gold-leaf makers are concentrated in the south-east of the city. near the intersection of 36th and 78th Sts. Sheets of […]
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A pagoda. in Southeast Asia. is cone-shaped monumental structure built in memory of Buddha. But in the Far East. a pagoda is a tower like. multistoried structure of stone. brick. or wood. usually associated with a Buddhist temple complex. The pagoda derives from the stupa of ancient India. which was a dome-shaped commemorative monument. usually […]
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Taung Byone festival. it is usually held during the month of August.The Nats are believed to be super natural powerful beings. stated between the gods and the spiritual beings. There are 37 Nats (spirits) in Myanmar cultural belief. They are 1. Thagya (Indra or Sakra) 2. MahaGiri (Lord of the great mountain) 3. Hnamadawgyi (Great […]
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The man-lion mythical creature best known in Myanmar is the manussiha. its name is a blend of two Pali words. the first manussa. meaning a human being. and the second siha. a lion. It can be found at each of the four corners of some stupas. a human head and torso on top of the […]
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You are welcome to Mandalay to enjoy many architectural marvels and artistic wonders of which the largest stone Buddha Image is the one that deserves special mention. Officially named “Mahasakyamarajina” (The Great Conqueror of Mara and who was of Sakya race) but commonly called “Kyauk Taw Gyi” (The Great Stone Royal) the largest stone Buddha […]
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