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Historically, women in Myanmar (also known as Burma) have had a unique social status and esteemed women in Burmese society. According to the research done by Mya Sein, Burmese women "for centuries – even before recorded history " owned a "high measure of independence" and had retained their "legal and economic rights" despite the influences ...
This is an accepted version of this page This is the latest accepted revision, reviewed on 10 October 2024. Burmese politician and democracy activist (born 1945) In this Burmese name, the given name is Aung San Suu Kyi. There is no family name. Daw Aung San Suu Kyi အောင်ဆန်းစုကြည် Aung San Suu Kyi in 2019 State Counsellor of Myanmar In office 6 April 2016 – 1 ...
Through various exhibitions, an online presentation and a publication programme, MPA has become known since 2013 for spreading Myanmar's photographic heritage, both on a local and an international level. With a collection of more than 30.000 images and other related material, MPA has become the largest archive for Myanmar's photographic history.
Kayan people (Myanmar) The Kayan are a sub-group of Red Karen (Karenni people), Tibeto-Burman ethnic minority of Myanmar (Burma). The Kayan consists of the following groups: Kayan Lahwi (also called Padaung, ပဒေါင် [bədàʊɰ̃]), Kayan Ka Khaung (Gekho), Kayan Kadao, Kayan Lahta, Kayan Ka Ngan, Kayan Kakhi and, sometimes, Bwe ...
Thanaka. Thanaka (Burmese: သနပ်ခါး; MLCTS: sa.nap hka:; pronounced [θənəkʰá]) is a paste made from ground bark. It is a distinctive feature of the culture of Myanmar, seen commonly applied to the face and sometimes the arms of women and girls, and is used to a lesser extent also by men and boys. [1][2][3]
There is no family name. Khine Hnin Wai (Burmese: ခိုင်နှင်းဝေ; born on 14 March 1981) is a Burmese actress, philanthropist, and activist for victims of child rape. [1] She is considered one of the most successful actresses in Burmese cinema and is best known for her charitable work in Myanmar. She is the founder of the ...
Clothing in Myanmar varies depending on the ethnicity, geography, climate and cultural traditions of the people of each region of Myanmar (Burma). The most widely recognized Burmese national costume is the longyi , which is worn by both males and females nationwide.
Naw K'nyaw Paw with U.S. Secretary of State Michael R. Pompeo and First Lady of the United States Melania Trump. Naw K'nyaw Paw is a Karen peace activist who works for women's rights in Myanmar. [1] She is the General secretary of the Karen Women’s Organisation, and won an International Women of Courage Award in 2019. [2][3][4]