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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.
Dagon 11191, Yangon Yangon Division, Myanmar: Type: Museum: Collection size: 4112: Visitors: 98,097(2017-2018) Owner: Ministry of Religious Affairs and Culture (Myanmar) Employees: overall 118 employees: Public transit access: Pegu Club Bus Stop (Bus No: YBS 21,39,65,etc) Website: asemus.museum /museum /national-museum-yangon
The Mon are regarded as a large exporter of Southeast Asian culture. [12] Historically, many cities in Myanmar, Thailand, and Laos today, including Yangon, Pathum Thani, Lamphun, Lampang and Vientiane were founded either by the Mon people or Mon rulers. Nowadays, the Mon are a major ethnic group in Myanmar and a minor ethnic group in Thailand. [6]
Note: This map is based on 1972 Burmese census. Other ethnic groups like Rakhine, Kayah, Pa’O and Shanni might not appear on this map because government merge sub ethnic groups into a large single ethnic group. (i.e. Kayah and Pa’O are Karen sub groups so government merge them into a one single ethnic identity.)
A Hindu procession in Yangon, Myanmar Shri Kali Temple in Yangon. Hinduism is the fourth-largest religion in Myanmar, being practised by 1.7% of the population of Myanmar, or about 890,000 people, in 2020. [22] and Hinduism was practised by 0.5% of the population in the year 2014. [4] [23] Most Hindus in Myanmar are Burmese Indians.
Myanmar is a sovereign state located in the Southeast Asian region. Myanmar is bordered by India and Bangladesh to its west, Thailand and Laos to its east and China to its north and northeast. Its capital city is Naypyidaw , and its largest city and former capital is Yangon (Rangoon). [ 2 ]
Shri Kali Temple, Burma, a Hindu temple with Dravidian architecture in Yangon. Burmese Indians are a group of people of Indian origin who live in Myanmar (Burma). The term 'Burmese Indian' refers to a broad range of people from South Asia, most notably from present-day countries such as India and Bangladesh.
Myanmar Motion Picture Museum. This is a list of museums in Myanmar (also known as Burma). For museums in Yangon, see List of museums in Yangon. Chin State Cultural Museum; Kachin State Cultural Museum; Kayah State Cultural Museum; Kayin State Cultural Museum; Mandalay Cultural Museum; Mon State Cultural Museum; Museum of Shan Sawbwa; National ...