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Whereas other countries in the region have begun to lose touch with their roots, Myanmar (Burma) continues to practice and celebrate its ancient customs through a range of creative outlets. Heavily influenced by Buddhism, many of the crafts produced in Myanmar play a practical role in everyday life. Buddhism has great influence on daily life of the Myanmar. The people have preserved the traditions of close family ties, respect for the elders, reverence for Buddhism and simple native dress. Myanmars are contented and cheerful even in the face of adversities and known for their simple hospitality and friendliness.

Buddha Maravijaya pare, art shan, sec 18-19Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

Musée des Arts Asiatiques Guimet - Paris

Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

Museo d'Arte Orientale (Turin)

British Museum MGR Lyon

Metropolitan Museum

Metropolitan Museum

Reclining Buddha

Yangon Museum

Los Angeles County Museum of Art

Burmese Buddha Statue Thayo lacquer decoration

Nat spirit

Burmese wood carving Hintha and Nat

Burmese wood carving Hintha and Nat

Nat spirit

Nat spiritsSilver bowel Myanmar, mid-20th century

Hintha Burmese Mythological Bird

The Burmese mythological bird duck Hintha also known as Hamsa originated from where the Bago river once flowed strongly into the Yangon River and from there out to sea. At one time a huge area was mostly under water with only the tip of a hill rising out of the fast flowing river. The myth describes how a couple of Hintha birds or waterfowl with golden neck feathers, were seen resting on the tip of the hill by two Princes who later founded the kingdom. The dry space on top of the hill was so small that the female bird had to perch on the back of her gallant mate.

Hintha Burmese Mythological Bird

The beautiful bird duck Hintha remains a beloved symbol of the Mon people. The very spot is immortalised by a pagoda, the Hintha Gon Paya.

Victoria & Albert

Museum London

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

Hintha Bird-Shaped Betel Box

An example currently displayed in the British Museum

Museum Yangon

FOOD PLATTER COVER Lacquered wood, gilded with mirror inlay

Northern Illinois University

Silver Cigar Box with Elephant Battle Scenes

Antique Burmese bracelet

Antique Burmese gold ring

Yangon Museum

Hsun-ok (offering vessels)

Naga gong holder

Hsun-ok (offering vessel)

Hsun-ok (offering vessel)

Asian Art Museum in San Francisco

Burmese Teak-Wood Min Gyi Nat Spirit

Staatliches Museum für Völkerkunde München

Burmese 20th Century teak wood Nat spirit

Burmese 20th Century teak wood Nat spirit

Burmese Me Win Na Nat-Spirit

Burmese Me Win Na Nat-Spirit

Burmese Nat-Spirit

Burmese Nat-Spirit

Teak-wood Mandalay Buddha Statue

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Presentation: Sanda Foişoreanu www.slideshare.net/michaelasanda

Sound: Burmese circle drums virtuoso Pat Waing