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)

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Quiz

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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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