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Cultures of Myanmar
MYANMAROFFICIAL NAME: Union of MyanmarTOTAL AREA: 676,578 km²CAPITAL CITY: NaypyidawPOPULATION: 54 106 691 (est. 2016)ETHNIC GROUPS: 135 (8 major)
LOCATION OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is situated in Southeast Asia and is
bordered on the north and northeast by China, on the east and southeast by Laos and Thailand, on the south by the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal and on the west by Bangladesh
and India.
THE 3 MYANMAR NATIONAL FLAGS
2010 - Present1974 - 20101948 - 1974
2 Major Influences to Myanmar’s CultureThe Mon People –
The British –
One of the earliest people to reside in Southeast Asia, also responsible for spreading Theravada Buddhism in Indochina, and being the basis of Myanmar Culture today.
The British brought Christianity and reformed the Education System of Myanmar.
ReligionBuddhism – 87.9% Christianity – 6.2%Islam – 4.3%Hinduism – 0.5%Various – 1.1%(source : http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-myanmar-burma.html)
FoodShort DescriptionMyanmar Cuisine is characterized by extensive use of seafood and is majorly influenced by it’s bordering countries and religions.
Eating CustomsTraditionally, Burmese eat their food on a low table, while sitting on a bamboo mat, Out of respect, the eldest diners are always served first before the rest join in; even when the elders are absent, the first morsel of rice from the pot is scooped and put aside as an act of respect to one's parents, a custom known as u cha.
Food
Thoke Madalay Meeshay
National Costume
The Burmese longyi or Indian lungi is a single piece of cylindrical cloth widely worn in Myanmar, it is approximately 2 meters long and 80 centimeters wide.
LONGYI
Traditional Festivals
Kason Bo tree Watering Festival
Thingyan Water Festival
The 10 Myanmar Arts1. Blacksmith 6. Stone Carving2. Woodcarving 7. Turnery3. Goldsmith 8. Painting4. Stucco Relief 9. Lacquerware5. Masonry 10. Bronze Casting
LanguageMyanmar’s national language is officially known in English as Myanmar Language, but is usually called Burmese Language by most people.Myanmar’s alphabet and speech are based heavily off the Mon People’s language.
Traditional Instruments
Kyee Naung Waing
(Brass Gongs-Circle)
Warlekkoke(Bamboo Clappers)
THE END
Quiz
Hello
Hello
1. What language was Burmese language heavily influenced by?
2. Give the 2 Major Influences of Myanmar.
3. Write 1 festival which was mentioned in this presentation.
4. What is Myanmar’s National Costume called?
5. Draw the flag of Myanmar from 1948-1974 :3
Answers1. The Mon People’s Language2. The Mon People and The British3. Kason Bo tree watering festival or Thingyan Water
Festival4. Longyi5.
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