Shwedagon
by shiran_d
Experiencing the Shwedagon at sunset is the most special part of a visit to Rangoon. Walking around the base of the majestic Shwedagon, which is surrounded by 64 smaller pagodas and numerous temples and pavillions, is awe-inspiring. As you stroll the grounds of the compound, the warm evening air is sweet with the perfume of incense and flowers offered by the faithful, and the sound of the voices of young Buddhist nuns chanting prayers in the ancient Pali language mingles with the shimmering melodies of the countless small brass bells that adorn the pagodas and the penetrating low tomes of larger bells weighing several thousand pounds and housed in ornate pavillions as they are struck three times by the faithful, symbolic of the Three Gems of Buddhism: refuge in The Buddha, refuge in the teachings of The Buddha, and refuge in the monks (Boda, Dharma, Sanga). The images and sensations remain long after you've left and become fond memories. The Shwedagon amazing temple complex
Keep in mind that you are in a...
by gabriellefox
Keep in mind that you are in a developing country which has been beset with a series of economic and political crisis in recent history.
Much of the town has been rebuilt after the Second World War but roads and buildings have again fallen into disrepair since the 60s. The Pavement cafes and food stalls are indicative of the modern Burmese way of life. Young couples stop in to get breakfast before work and occaisionally families sit and dine out together. Mostly though these cafes are frequented by men, it is like their social club.
Narrow, Busy, Fun Streets
by herzog63
While wandering the areas of Central Yangon I experienced the life of these narrow busy streets. I enjoyed the excitement that went on there. The architecture was so different than I expected it to be. Most of the streets were half filled up with parked cars that left only one lane for cars to drive on.
Pour your Buddha !
by vodolaz
There are eight days of burmese week `cos Wednesday divides on two parts in noon owing to Buddha was born in Wednesday. The little statuettes of Buddha symbolize each week`s day and are situated around all pagodas. If you were born in Monday , for example , you had to find your statuette of Buddha and pour water on his head , also you can buy some religious souvenires on entrance and then place them to him . Then Buddha give you good luck and happiness. It`s much better to do it if today is the day of week when you were born...
But how can you find your day of a week , if all the inscriptions are in Burmese ?
You can try to learn Burmese , ha-ha ..!
OK , I`ll show you the easier way , just say ` spasibo ` !
The point is that every day of a week has his own animal just like a symbol .
Monday - Tiger
Tuesday - Lion
Wednesday AM - Elephant with tusks
Wednesday PM - Elephant without tusks
Thursday - Little Mouse
Friday - Big Mouse
Saturday - Big Snake Naga
Sunday - Karudo Bird
So if you don`t see any inscriptions in English , or in your native language ( ha-ha ! ) , you just had to find statuette of your animal near the Buddha`s statuette , and then be sure that it is your day of a week... Pour Buddha !
I told this for what ? Just say ` spasibo ! `
Thank you for your attention !
Ladies with sunscreen
by vickss
Almost every female you find in Yangon will have a white or yellowish patch on her face. I am not sure if they do it all through the year but I guess it is used as a sunscreen during during the summer months.
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STREET FOOD AND RESTAURANT
NOTHING WASTED HERE..
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