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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.
Women wear a striped sarong, which they tuck in on the left side. [1] [2] [3] Women also wear long-sleeved blouses, and sometimes wear a sarong over or under the blouse. There is not much difference in clothing between girls and married women. [1] [2] [3] Girls from the Bamon Khunjao group wear a pale pink sarong called pumngou phanek for ...
The culture of Myanmar (Burma) (Burmese: မြန်မာ့ယဉ်ကျေးမှု; MLCTS: /mianma yinykye:hmu/) has been heavily influenced by Buddhism. Owing to its history, Burmese culture has significant influence over neighboring countries such as Laos, Siam, Assam and Xishuangbanna regions in China.
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 ...
Karen traditional musical instruments on display at the National Museum of Myanmar in Naypyidaw. The sae klee dance or bamboo dance is a traditional Karen performance held during celebrations such as Christmas and New Year's. Performers are typically divided into two groups.
A man wearing a gaung baung in the traditional Shan style. The design of the modern Burmese gaung baung emerged in the mid-20th century and is called maung kyetthayay (မောင့်ကျက်သရေ). [1] It is a ready-made gaung baung made of cloth wrapped in a rattan frame and can be worn like a hat is worn.
Bollywood actress Sushmita Sen, wearing traditional Meitei clothes, walked as a fashion showstopper for Manipuri designer Robert Naorem at the Sangai Festival 2022. [15] [16] [17] Besides, in several other occasions, she is known for wearing traditional Meitei women's dressings, like Phanek and Innaphi. [18] [19] [20]
The Chin people who flee from Burma usually enter the United States directly from Thailand, Malaysia, and India. For most leaving Burma, the trip is illegal, dangerous, and expensive. Many of those who have little money fled through boats, cars, or walk. Other who have more money went through airplanes. [69]