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Downtown flats opposite Bogyoke Market, Yangon, Yangon Division

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Golden Temple inside Shwedagon Pagoda in Sunset Twilight. Yangon, Myanmar

Illuminated golden Buddhist Temple inside the famous buddhist Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon at Sunset. Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar, Southeast Asia

[allthegeopolitics]

Military-run Myanmar holds election that critics decry as facade to prop up junta | CBC News

Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar's first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its m

Voters went to the polls Sunday for the initial phase of Myanmar's first general election in five years, held under the supervision of its military government while a civil war rages throughout much of the country.

Critics charge that the election is designed to add a facade of legitimacy to military rule, which began after the army ousted the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi in February 2021. Her party won a landslide victory in the 2020 election but was blocked from taking office for a second term.

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my views in myanmar

[not-your-asian-fantasy]

🇲🇲| National costume of Miss Universe Yangon East.

Kinnari, a Buddhist and Hindu mythological creature, in Burmese art ✨

Kinnara and Kinnari are mythological beings in Southeast Asian culture, particularly within Burmese arts and traditions. These celestial beings, often depicted as half-human, half-bird creatures, embody beauty, love, and artistic grace. They are significant in various forms of Burmese art, including painting, sculpture, lacquerware, and literature.

Kinnara and Kinnari originate from ancient Hindu and Buddhist mythology. In these traditions, they are known as celestial musicians and dancers, residing in the mythical Himavanta forest. In Buddhist mythology and Hindu mythology, a kinnara is a paradigmatic lover, a celestial musician, half-human and half-horse or half-bird. Their character is clarified in the Adi parva of the Mahabharata.

There are three distinct types of Kinnara in Burmese tradition:

▪️ Bird Kinnara: These are the most commonly depicted in art, characterized by their bird-like features such as wings.

▪️ Human Kinnara: These Kinnara are portrayed with human features, often adorned in traditional clothing ornaments.

▪️ Deva Kinnara: Representing the highest form, Deva Kinnara are depicted with elaborate ornaments, reflecting their celestial nature.

Kinnara and Kinnari are prominent figures in Burmese arts, depicted in various art including painting, sculpture, and lacquerware.

Photo credit: TK

Miss Universe Yangon East, Zin Moe Pyae

[fandoomed-len]

I need y'all to watch this palestinian guy spending his ramadan in downtown yangon because (1) I don't think people outside Yangon knows how Muslims live here and (2) people think we're so poor we don't know what a proper shopping mall is based on the comments. Also he was here about three to four months before so it's extremely up-to-date plus he's very kind and respectful so I wanna shout him out.

This and this right here.

[bewarethecheese]

Inside the #temple complex of #ShwedagonPagoda in #Yangon, #Myanmar. A daily photo from my archives. bewarethecheese.com #photography #travel #asia #southeastasia

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Burmese Khao Suey (Curried Noodles From Myanmar) | Vegan Khow Suey