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After World War II, Burmese cinema continued to address political themes.Many of the films produced in the early Cold War era had a strong propaganda element to them. The film Palè Myetyay (Tear of Pearl), produced in the wake of the Kuomintang invasion of Burma in the 1950s, highlighted the importance of the armed forces or Tatmadaw to the country.
The makuṭa (Sanskrit: मुकुट), variously known in several languages as makuta, mahkota, magaik, mokot, mongkut or chada (see § Etymology and origins below), is a type of headdress used as crowns in the Southeast Asian monarchies of today's Cambodia and Thailand, and historically in Indonesia (Java, Sumatra, and Bali), Malaysia, Sri Lanka, Laos and Myanmar.
A list of films produced in Myanmar (Burma). Film production began in Burma in the 1910s and has produced many motion pictures, although many films have been lost or concealed for political reasons. Film production began in Burma in the 1910s and has produced many motion pictures, although many films have been lost or concealed for political ...
In 2015, the museums of Myanmar joined the International Council of Museums (ICOM) for wider international cooperation. [8] In order to meet international standards of skills training and development for staff in museums to protect, safeguard and share the country's unique cultural heritage, the National Museum has also cooperated with the ...
A Maid of Mandalay (1913) - short movie based on Rudyard Kipling’s famous ballad ‘Mandalay’, filmed on location and starring Maurice Costello and Clara Kimball-Young; The Road to Mandalay (1926) [1] Mandalay (1934) – The Irrawaddy River is portrayed by the Sacramento Delta in California [1] The Girl from Mandalay (1936) [1] Burma Convoy ...
The regalia, Royal Utensils, and the Royal Eight Weapons of Sovereignty comprise a total of 28 items. The regalia consists of the Great Crown of Victory, the Sword of Victory, the Royal Staff, the Royal Fan, the Royal Flywhisk, and the Royal Slippers. The collection also includes the 545.65 carat Golden Jubilee Diamond. [10]
During the Konbaung dynasty, Mindon Min, the second to last King of Burma, established the Royal Mint in Mandalay (Central Burma). The dies were made in Paris. The dies were made in Paris. Silver coins were minted in denominations of 1 pe, 1 mu (2 pe), 1 mat (4 pe), 5 mu (8 pe) and 1 kyat, with gold 1 pe and 1 mu.
Love and Liquor premiered at the Royal Cinema in Yangon on 13 October 1920, a day since commemorated as Myanmar Movie Day. [ 2 ] [ 3 ] The film proved a major success, despite its poor quality due to a fixed camera position and inadequate film accessories.