With Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim and Christian communities and dozens of different ethnics, Myanmar offers travelers a rich tapestry of peoples and cultures to explore. It’s possible to plan a one-day itinerary that exposes you to food and traditions with origins…
Mandalay is one of those palace names that evokes a feeling of the exotic, even if many people are not sure exactly why. Some may know it from the work of famous writers, like George Orwell, who visited while living…
1. Myanmar has opened its doors to tourists In the past 5 decades, Myanmar almost closed against all forms of tourism. Coming to this country is almost impossible without permission. However, in the past two years, many new policies were…
Time: The fullmoon day of Tauaung (February to March) Location: Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon. Shwedagon Pagoda Festival, one of the significant festivals of Burmese, is held in Tauaung month-the last month in the Myanmar calendar, falls in February or March. Many…
Myanmar has now become the most famed destination to discover since its revolution and opening up in 2012. To have a full great experience in Myanmar, you should note the following tips! Mingalaba Myanmar It is called me-yan-mar, not my-an-mar…
Myanmar (so-called Burma) has opened its door to the outside world since 2012 and quickly become a fascinating destination because of not only its beautiful landscape but also smiling and genuine manners of the Burmese. Tourists are always warmly welcomed…
Myanmar Water Festival takes place each year from 13 to 17 of April towards to the end of hot and dry season with activities such as praying for peace in pagodas, bathing rituals for Buddha and then gathering in the…
A number of marvelous golden pagodas and numerous festivals held annually set Myanmar apart from other famous nations. Of all festivals in Myanmar, Mann Shwe Sattaw Pagoda Festival is likely one of the most well-known and significant Pagoda festivals in…
I had a chance to take part in this wonderful sticky rice festival last year. The people cook sticky rice to offer to the Budha in the morning of 15th day of the month. To prepare for the festival, the locals…
The Kachin Manaw festival, or manau pwe, is undoubtedly one of the country’s more spectacular displays of ethnic culture and solidarity. The annual festival, held at several sites in Kachin State in the days leading up to Kachin State Day…