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02.24.08Cinema halls in Yangon (Rangoon)Compared to other capital cities of South East Asia, Yangon has fewer cinema halls. And most of them are quite old, dating back to as far as the colonial period. There are about six or seven cinema halls in downtown Yangon which show Hollywood, Bollywood (Indian movies) and local movies. They usually play four shows a day. In Myanmar, the cinema halls are single theatre types, usually having two levels of seating. On first level, there are usually three or four classes with the front seats being the cheapest. Level two is upper class or first class, and the most expensive. ...
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02.10.08Yaw FestivalI was visiting a small remote town (actually a large village) in Yaw region. It was Laungshae, a very ancient town in Myanmar, and situated in Saw township. I saw these local people on a religious procession on a Buddhist holy day. Related posts:Mindat – a Southern Chin Town If you ever want to visit Chin Hills, Mindat is... Shin Pyu Shin Pyu is an essential and integral part in a... Yaw Region – A Place famous for witchcraft Yaw region, a region comprises of Gantgaw, Hteeling and Saw... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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02.09.08Chin HillsHere is a group of local people in a small town in Chin State of Myanmar (Burma) pulling a cow to the market. This is a large mountain found abundant in Chin Hills. They are bringing this cow to the butcher. Related posts:Hakha, The Capital of Chin Hills Hakha, the capital of Chin State, is situated in... Mindat – a Southern Chin Town If you ever want to visit Chin Hills, Mindat is... Memorial stones from Chin Hills If you travel in Chin Hills, you will see many... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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02.03.08Chin National Day on 20 FebruaryJust a quick reminder. Chin National Day is on 20 February, and there will be a big official celebration in Hakha, the capital of Chin State, Myanmar. There will be Chin traditional costume shows, Chin traditional dances and Chin traditional wrestling. Interested visitors should plan their visit in advanced as there is only one guest house in Hakha. Related posts:Chin National Day Chin National Day 2007 was held at U Wumthu... Chin National Day 2007 This is another video of Chin National Day Hakha 2007.... Chin National Day 2007, Hakha This is another video of Chin National Day 2007, Hakha,... Related posts brought ...
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01.08.08Payae Facial TattooPeople in Chin Hills used to have the custom of tattooing (Payae) the face of the women. Nobody is really sure how the custom became established, but a legend was that hundreds of years ago, Burmese kings and nobles used to come to Chin Hills and hunt for the beautiful Chin girls, as the fame of their beauty reached the court of Burma. To avoid their women being captured by the Burmese, they had no way but to destroy this beauty. This they done by tattooing the face of young girls.Although nobody could authenticate the validity of this story, ...
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01.08.08Season’s Bakery in YangonIf you want to buy good quality bread and cake in Yangon at a reasonable price, go no further than Season's Bakery. Opened together with every City Mart supermarkets, the bakery has a wide selection of bread and cake. The quality of food is very good, and the price quite reasonable. Particular outlet I would like to mention is the one at the Yankin Center. It is the only Season's Bakery outlet in Yangon that has a cafe. You sit can enjoy bread, bakery and cakes with a cup of cappuccino. Pizza at the Yankin Center outlet is quite delicious ...
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12.03.07MindatHere is a video I took in Mindat, a town in southern Chin State, Myanmar, Burma. Related posts:Mindat – a Southern Chin Town If you ever want to visit Chin Hills, Mindat is... How to go to Mindat? If you are interested in going to Mindat, here is... Chin National Day 2007 This is another video of Chin National Day Hakha 2007.... Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.
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07.17.07Teashops in MyanmarTeashops are important and integral part of life in Myanmar. As a foreigner who first arrives to Myanmar, you will be surprised to see so many teashops in Yangon and everywhere in Myanmar. They are everywhere in every street. And there are always customers in every teashop. Nowhere in South-East Asia would you find such a large number of teashop. When I was young, there were not as many teashops as now. And the attitude of our parents was that “sitting at a teashop” is a waste of time. We, me and my friends, were always told not to sit ...
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07.17.07A visit to a PagodaWhen visiting Myanmar, visiting a pagoda will be an integral part of your visit as there are hundreds of ancient pagodas in Myanmar, and the best way to observe Myanmar arts. Here are a few tips for you. Always wear proper clothes that are not revealing. Avoid wearing shorts, miniskirts, and sleeveless shirts/T-shirts. The clothes should cover your body properly. Always remove both your Shoes & Socks, not only your shoes. You should walk on the pagoda with your bare foot. And take them off as soon as you enter the compound of the pagoda, ...
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07.17.07A visit to a Myanmar HouseIf you are a foreigner, especially outside of South East Asia region, here are a few guidelines for you to pay attention to when visiting a Burmese friend at his home. It is not necessary to call your host in advance before visiting him. However, it is a polite manner to let him know of your visit in advance. It is a custom to remove your shoes before entering a Burmese home. Most of the Burmese houses have wooden floor which is meticulously cleaned, swept and polished. Even if the floor is a concrete one, it is always polite to ...
