Young Dani warrior
Traditional wooden puppet
U Bein bridge
Novice monk in the late afternoon sun
U Bein Bridge was named after the mayor of Amarapura, after King Bodawpaya moved his capital there. It was built in 1849 from old planks and timber posts salvaged from the former capital.
The colorful Thanboddhay Paya, 20 kilometers south of Monywa bursts with pink, yellow, orange and blue colors, and is adorned by more than half a million buddha images.
Burmese translation of Buddhist scriptures.
Close to 90% of the Burmese population is buddhist, and the monks are seen as the nation's only civil institution.
Shwezigon Paya
The Ananda Temple was built n the 12th century during the reign of King Kyanzittha. It is one of four surviving temples in Bagan. It was named after Buddha's first cousin and most devout disciple.
Built in the 13th century by King Htilominlo, the temple has a three story terraced design. Inside are four buddhas, each one facing a cardinal direction.
Peasant coming back from the fields. As much as 65% of the Burmese population is employed in the agriculture sector. Burma produces enough food to feed its entire population. However, in the absence of purchasing power, many people go hungry.
Burma is ethnically diverse. The government recognises 135 distinct ethnic groups. The Bamar are the main ethnic group making 70% of the population.
In Buddhism, a novice monk is known as a samanera. It literally means 'small samana', or small renunciate, where 'small' has the meaning of boy or girl.
The Intha people or 'sons of the lake' live on and around Inle Lake. They are largely self-sufficient farmers and fishermen.
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