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MYANMAR,burma , Mandalay-Sagaing- am Ayeyarwaddy-Fluss.
Der Irrawaddy, auch Irawadi (Birmanisch ဧရာဝတီ), neuere Transkription Ayeyarwady oder Ayeyarwaddy, ist ein 2170 Kilometer langer Strom in Südostasien.
Mandalay liegt am Irawadi-Fluss rund 716 Kilometer nördlich von Rangun. Mandalay wurde von König Mindon 1857 in freiem Gelände am Ufer des Irawadi errichtet, und zwar einer alten Prophezeiung Folge leistend, dass an dieser Stelle zum 2400. Jubiläum des buddhistischen Glaubens eine Stadt entstehen würde.
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.
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.
Bagan, Myanmar is well known for it's multitude of pagodas contrasting beneath the colorful hot air balloons. I was informed after arriving that the hot air balloons only run periodically from October.
Yangon - Shwedagon Pagoda - Following the line
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'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.
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. A covered stairway on the left leads the devout to the pagoda at right, located 0.4 km (0.25 mi.) north-northeast of the Sun U Ponnya Shin Pagoda.
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.
Mandalay - Amarapura - U-Bein Bridge
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U Bein Bridge is a crossing that spans the Taungthaman Lake near Amarapura in Myanmar. The 1.2 km bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.Construction began when the capital of Ava Kingdom moved to Amarapura, and the bridge is named after the mayor who had it built. It is used as an important passageway for the local people and has also become a tourist attraction and therefore a significant source of income for souvenir sellers.It is particularly busy during July and August when the lake is at its highest.
The bridge was built from wood reclaimed from the former royal palace in Inwa. It features 1,086 pillars that stretch out of the water, some of which have been replaced with concrete. Though the bridge largely remains intact, there are fears that an increasing number of the pillars are becoming dangerously decayed. Some have become entirely detached from their bases and only remain in place because of the lateral bars holding them together. Damage to these supports have been caused by flooding as well as a fish breeding program introduced into the lake which has caused the water to become stagnant. The Ministry of Culture’s Department of Archaeology, National Museum and Library plans to carry out repairs when plans for the work are finalised.
Rakhine State - Mrauk-U - Lay Myo River - 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.