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Bagan is an ancient city and a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar. From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Pagan Kingdom, the first kingdom that unified the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom's height between the 11th and 13th centuries, 4,446 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of 2,217 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day. Wikipedia
People praying in the compound of Shwedagon Paya (temple).
Manussiha (man lion) is a mythical creature that guards Buddha and Buddhist architecture. It is usually placed at the four corners of stupas. It is called Burmese sphinx by some.
It is a tradition in Myanmar to pour water on Buddha statues.
Bagan (formerly Pagan) is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Myanmar . From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom's height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day.
Donating money in the Mandalay style.
She applies Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic of Myanmar, to her cheek.
This is Yangon's most famous landmark . The 99 meter high pagoda with a diamond studded spire has a mystical atmosphere when lit up by spotlights .
These special umbrellas are handmade which adds to their extraordinary beauty. This one was used as a decoration in a small restaurant in the north.
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Burma, Bagan, Sunset, 2014
Last time we saw the Sunrise over Bagan, here's another shot during sunset. Magical...
Early morning on U-Bein bridge in Mandalay. MyanmarU Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2-kilometre bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world
'Yoke the' is the Burmese name for marionette puppetry that originated in the late 1700s. There are 21 character figures, each employing 18 wires controlled by the one puppeteer. Puppets for sale on the streets of Mandalay, Myanmar.
The Sun U Ponnya Shin Pagoda lies atop a ridge some 12 km (7.5 mi.) southwest of Mandalay, in the Sagaing Hills, Sagaing, Sagaing Region, Myanmar. In this view looking south-southeast from the pagoda, the Irrawaddy River is seen beyond the golden stupa in the foreground. The line of stupas on the right lie in the Mandalay Region, along the true left bank of the river.
Shan State - Nyaungshwe - Fishermen @ Lake Inle
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Chin-State - Mrauk-U - Lay Myo River - Spider-web tattooed woman - Chin tribe
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Tattooing in Burma was a widespread custom practiced by various ethnic groups, including the Chin, Bamar, Shan, and Karen, until the 20th century.
Tattooing was a distinguishing cultural marker.
Southern Chin women were also tattooed on their faces with closely set lines using blue pigments, ostensibly to discourage them from being kidnapped by invaders. Chin women were typically tattooed between the ages of 15 and 20. The practice has quickly disappeared, as it was banned in the 1960s by Burma's socialist regime and it was discouraged by Christian missionaries.
Preparazione di una risaia
Come accade per tutte le specie coltivate sin dall’antichità , è difficile precisare l’esatta zona di provenienza del riso quasi certamente originario dell’Estremo Oriente, dove ancora oggi vivono due tipi di riso selvatico.
Le prime notizie certe sulla coltivazione del riso risalgono al 2800 a.C. Recenti scoperte archeologiche hanno stabilito che anche sulle assolate colline della penisola indocinese questa attività era in atto nello stesso periodo, grazie alla realizzazione dei famosi terrazzati che rappresentano una delle più geniali e pittoresche soluzioni inventate dall’uomo per vincere i dislivelli naturali.