Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile
While supporters and opponents of Myanmar's military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, both sides can celebrate ...
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Myanmar's Cultural Emblem: Thanakha's UNESCO Journey
Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for ...
Third attempt to auction off the home of Myanmar’s ousted Aung San Suu Kyi fails to draw any bidders
A renewed attempt to auction off the family home of Myanmar’s imprisoned former leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been unsuccessful ...
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Myanmar welcomes Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar for peace and meditation
Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar's meditation session in Yangon received an overwhelming response, with over 1,500 attendees, ...
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Yangon Zoo, South-East Asia's oldest, marks its 119th anniversary
Two museums are located within the Yangon Zoo - the Natural Museum and the Elephant Museum. Myanmar has two other zoos - Naypyidaw Zoological Gardens in the new capital and the Yadanabon ...
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Yangon, an anxious, frenetic city where 'everything looks normal, but is abnormal'
the National League for Democracy (NLD) – conveniently took place during the Covid-19 pandemic. In the following weeks, Myanmar's youth, led by Yangon, rose in revolt. The military responded by ...