Cuisine
This national dish of Myanmar is typically served as a hearty breakfast.
Mohinga
This Burmese politician who served as State Counsellor of Myanmar and Minister of Foreign Affairs was sentenced to 23 years in prison after being convicted of illegally importing and possessing walkie-talkies.
Aung San Suu Kyi
This mountain has the highest elevation in Burma, standing at 19,295 feet. It is the highest in Southeast Asia, found in northern Myanmar state of Kachin in the Greater Himalayan Mountain range.
Hkakabo Razi
This is the name for the Burmese water festival that marks the start of new year's.
Thingyan
This cold sweet drink made with vermicelli originated in Persia but is a common, popular dessert in Myanmar.
Falooda
An elaborate pattern worn on women's longyis (a sheet of cloth worn around the waist) of interlocking loops.
Chaik (အချိတ်)
In this year, Burma was renamed to Myanmar after ruling junta brutally suppressed a pro-democracy uprising.
1989
This unique wooden bridge is located in Amarapura and is the longest teak bridge in the world measuring 1.2 km crossing Taungthaman Lake.
U Bein Bridge
This public holiday is celebrated on the first full moon day of the Burmese calendar month of Tabaung.
Maka Bucha
This dish is also known as Burmese falafel, a popular street snack made primarily with yellow lentils.
Pyaa Kyaw
How many languages are spoken in Burma approximately?
Around 100
This person was the last known monarch in Burma during the Konbaung dynasty.
Thibaw Min
This location has a golden boulder and is the third most important pilgrimage site for the Buddhists in Burma after Mahamani Pagoda and Shwedagon Pagoda.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
This holiday takes place annually on March 2nd, honoring the contribution of agriculture and farming in Myanmar.
Farmers Day/Peasants Day
This dish is made from chickpea flour and is served as a warm, creamy soup that is popular for breakfast in Shan State.
Tofu Nway
This nut, officially known as areca catechu, is commonly chewed on in Burma for its warming, stimulating properties.
Betel nut
This dish is a gourd cut into finger sized pieces dipped into batter and golden fried, served with chuttney.
Buthi-Kyaw
Art in Myanmar draws its inspiration from nature, mythology, and the divine. In Myanmar, the 10 most well-known types of traditional art are known as The Ten Flowers of Art, or?
Pan Se Myo