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Paungde Buddha Tooth Relic Festival #MyanmarFestivals

Paungde Buddha Tooth Relic Festival normally takes place outside of Pyay in Paungde on the full moon day of Tawthalin (this year it was 01 October 2020).

[Yangon] Drugstores for delivery

Check the list of drugstores that deliver to your doorstep in Yangon.

Myths & Superstitions of Myanmar

As a person raised in a Myanmar home, I've heard my fair share of superstitions. Here I explore more common superstitions of Myanmar and the reasons behind. Still, a belief may vary from place to place.

Manuha Pagoda Festival in Bagan #MyanmarFestivals

The Manuha Pagoda Festival is held in Bagan for three days starting from one day before Full Moon Day of Tawtalin, 30th of September in 2020, when Monks gather to receive food offerings in big alms bowls while Colourful paper-maché figures wander around the city in a parade.

Swedish Design with IKEA delivered to your home

With COVID-19 a Bangkok visit is out of the question. Imagine my surprise when I found a quick and easy way to order and get it delivered to home.

Online Festivals to keep the traditions alive

Last month several famous traditional festivals in Myanmar were unfortunately cancelled due to Covid-19. The Taungbyone Nat festival near Mandalay and the Lawkananda festival in Bagan were two of the more recent ones cancelled. To keep the tradition, the spirit and the fun of these festivals alive, MYANMORE is together with Exploration Travel creating "online festivals” with a short story about each festival, pictures from previous years and inviting people to add pictures, stories and memories of the festival.

Ka Gee: Art in the ink

With the needle as a paint brush and skin as a canvas, he creates something magical It was raining when we arrived at Ka Gee’s...

Get Electronics At Your Doorstep – Shopping Online

During recent years, several companies have been trying to take charge of the development of online shopping in Myanmar and it has reached a point where online shopping platforms in Myanmar are becoming used by citizens regularly. Here is our take on some of the more popular ones: