National traditions of Myanmar-Burma. Habits, mentality and the way of living
The history of Myanmar started several thousand years ago. The country was colonized by the British in the 19th century. The country had another name, Burma, at that time. Myanmar remained a colony for many decades. Burmese people managed to drive the British out in the 30s of the 20th century, but soon the country already suffered from the Japanese invasion. The occupation by Japan didn’t last long, and the Burmese became an absolutely free nation in 1948. After that, the military government ruled the country for decades, but those events are in the past now. Nowadays, the country has changed its official name to the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, and it is open to tourists.
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These traditional areas of different ethnic groups are reflected in the official division of the country into seven national states and seven regions. These states are named after the nations that inhabit them – Chin, Mon, Shan. Every ethnic group consists of numerous smaller sub-groups. Each ethnic group has a different development level and maintains its traditions and usual lifestyle. Due to this fact, groups that are aware of the latest developments of humanity peacefully coexist with people who do not use cell phones and don’t even know about the borders of the country that they live in. The latter is particularly true about small ethnic groups that live in the mountain region. They can freely cross the border between Myanmar and Thailand or Laos and do not pay much attention to the rules and permissions of people from the flatland.
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Locals have much respect for astrology. They use it to select names and the best time for different events, both on individual and country level. For example, when the country got its independence and changed its name from Burma to Myanmar, it was also decided to change the capital from Yangon to Naypyitaw. It was astrologists who selected the best time to change the capital.
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Endless diligence is the major trait of the national character. Despite a simple and modest lifestyle, it is safe to call Myanmar people happy. They know how to smile in a trouble-free way. Smile is usually the first thing that European tourists mention when they describe locals. Kind and cheerful smiles create a festive atmosphere and this is how Myanmar leaves a trace in memories of all guests as a wonderful and authentic country.
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Cathedrals and basilicas in Myanmar-Burma
♥ Holy Family Cathedral, Mawlamyine. On the map Photos
♥ St. Peter’s Cathedral, Pathein. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Yangon. On the map Photos
♥ St. Paul’s Cathedral, Pyay. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Taungoo. On the map Photos
♥ Christ the King Cathedral, Loikaw. On the map Photos
♥ St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Taunggyi. On the map Photos
♥ Holy Family Cathedral, Mawlamyine. On the map Photos
♥ St. Peter’s Cathedral, Pathein. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Yangon. On the map Photos
♥ St. Paul’s Cathedral, Pyay. On the map Photos
♥ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Taungoo. On the map Photos
♥ Christ the King Cathedral, Loikaw. On the map Photos
♥ St. Joseph’s Cathedral, Taunggyi. On the map Photos
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