Inwa or Ava, the old city displaying floral arabesques, carvings, and ornamentation from ancient architecture

Sep 15,2019
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
Sep 14
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
Sep 12
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
Sep 10
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
Monkey business: Vietnam macaque island draws tourists -- and criticism
Sep 09
Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam's Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia.
Wooden Ornamental Backdrops of Thrones of Myanmar Artistic Handiwork
Sep 07
“ 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.
Report crowns Vienna 'most liveable city' for second year
Sep 06
The Austrian capital Vienna has retained its ranking as the world's most liveable city, according to an annual report from the Economist.