Local Culture & Travel
Local Culture & Travel
Inwa or Ava, the old city displaying floral arabesques, carvings, and ornamentation from ancient architecture
15/09/19
Inwa or Ava, an ancient imperial capital from the 14thto the 19th century, dates back more than 400 years. According to historical records, 31 Myanmar kings ruled Inwa in succession. The ancient capital was, unfortunately, destroyed by a series of major earthquakes in March, 1839.
Taung Min Gyi Buddha Statue in Amarapura
14/09/19
AFTER arriving at the Taung Tha Man Lake in Amarapura, first of all we went straight to the Monastery Campus in which Taung Min Gyi Buddha Statue is located, prior to heading for U Pein Bridge.
Old City of MraukU aims for World Heritage status
12/09/19
Old city of Mrauk U set a distinct example for culture and a long history of Rakhine State. King Saw Mon established the royal City of MraukU with a time span of 354 years from 1430 to 1787 with 49 successive monarchs.
Spectators throng to see traditional boat-rowing race in Meiktila
10/09/19
A Myanmar traditional boat-rowing competition was flagged off at 10 am on 9 September in Meiktila Town as part of the 136th Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Buddha Pujaniya Festival, and attracted huge crowds from nearby towns and villages and visitors from across the country
Wooden Ornamental Backdrops of Thrones of Myanmar Artistic Handiwork
07/09/19
“ DAGE” defined in Myanmar Dictionary as the backdrop of a throne is Myanmar traditional artistic handiwork of wood carving and decorative work of floral arabesque in relief with stucco.
Zalon Taung elephant camp opens in Bamauk Township
02/09/19
The Zalon Taung elephant camp was opened yesterday at Bamauk Township in Katha District of Sagaing Region.
Four graves at foot of Shwedagon Pagoda
31/08/19
IT was assumed that Shwedagon Pagoda which has been a symbol of Yangon City was built more than 2,600 years ago. In fact, Shwedagon is an ancient building in Buddhism as well as a magnificent religious gold monument.
Thais visit Myanmar on their own motorcars
26/08/19
The Ministry of Hotels and Tourism has been planning travel itinerary for international visitors to tour Myanmar conveniently with the aim of boosting tourism industry.
Over 25,000 tourists entered Myanmar via Tachilek in week ended 22 Aug
24/08/19
MYANMAR welcomed 25,676 tourists through the Tachilek border gate between 16 August and 22 August, with most visitors entering the country from Thailand, according to official data.
