Get Amazed By Medieval Culture And Tradition Of Myanmar

Get Amazed By Medieval Culture And Tradition Of Myanmar Anyone who loves traveling knows the importance of learning a few things about the place beforehand. You can travel without acknowledging the culture and traditions of the country but once you know it, your entire journey can be more whimsical and laid back.

Myanmar is a Southeast Asian country of 135 ethnic troops with their own dialects and languages like other asian countries such as India, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Laos. There are overwhelming ancient pagodas like Golden Pagoda, Shwedagon Pagoda, and 2000 monuments to witness in this fascinating country. The more you explore Myanmar, the more you get awestruck! This does not end here, the traditions and customs of the country can literally blow your mind. Keep reading!

If you are planning for the ​Myanmar tour​, you cannot do without knowing the inside story of how people live there? What are the customs of marriage?

Which religion and customs do they follow?

Without further ado let’s get started by understanding Myanmar from the closest with the lens of its traditions and customs.

Family System in Myanmar

The women in Myanmar is given a high level of respect. However, like many Asian countries, Myanmar has been a male-dominated country for decades.

But in modern Myanmar society, women are not suppressed and actively take part in every decision of the family. Also, women are playing a key role in Myanmar politics and other flourishing fields.

There are no rules here when comes to family life as men also cook and take care of the children, women earn money for the family. It depends upon a lady’s personal choice whether she wants to work in the field or want to handle the house-hold work.

Family life plays a major role in the culture and heritage of Myanmar. People happily live with each other in the villages with their relatives and neighbors.

Religious and Traditional Beliefs of Myanmar

Theravada Buddhism is a conservative branch of religion which is followed by 90% of the population in Myanmar. Theravada Buddhism and Burmese language both were developed and grew in the year 1044 during the kingdom of Pagan.

The locals in Myanmar regularly visit the temple and pagoda and pray to various images and shrines of Buddha. The country has adopted modernity but the Buddhist way of life is still ingrained in the lifestyle of people.

You will be surprised by observing thousands of golden pagodas in Myanmar.

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is also one of the most engaging religious places you cannot miss! The religious places in Myanmar are not just famous for its development but it is also popular due to its cleanliness. There are some strict dress codes that you must follow while visiting these temples.

The second-largest religious groups in Myanmar are Christians and Protestantism is famous amongst them. Portuguese missionaries imparted

Catholicism in the 18th century and it was then developed under the British rule. Islam is also followed by a large percentage of people in Rakhine state.

Cuisine of Myanmar

The food routine of Myanmar is similar to its neighboring countries. They mainly take two meals a day, one at 9 am and another at 5 pm. The snack lunch is also included in a day’s time. They include fish, shrimp, vegetables with rice for their meal. The interesting fact is that native people do not use chopsticks but use their hands to eat rice.

Fish and rice play a vital role in their platter. It is also served in local streets and the majority of the meals are served with fish sauce. Other popular cuisines include noodles and curry, it is almost eaten in every house-hold.

Do Not Ask Women About Marriage and Family

As 30 percent of women in Myanmar do not get married, they do not like anyone asking about children, marriages, and family. Therefore when you visit Myanmar, make sure that you talk to women with the utmost respect and do not make any vague comments to them.

Festivals in Myanmar

One of the greatest festivals in Myanmar is Thingyan. The whole country celebrates this festival with love and unity. Amazingly, this is the New Year of Myanmar where the entire country takes part in the water fight. Anyone who has experienced Songkran in Thailand would very well know about this festival.

The people here follow the Buddist practices and make offerings during the first day of the celebrations. It is not an end and followed by four days of drinking, partying and spraying water at each other. This festival is also similar to the Holi festival in India.

Phaung Daw U is another wonderful festival that happens at Inle Lake. There are four large golden images of Buddha around the lake. People come from different regions to pray and respect to the Lord.

Known as the festival of lights Thadingyut begins soon after Phaung Daw U. The locals light the candle to rejoice the return of Buddha back to the earth.

If you are a festival person, you will surely love this country for variant festivals and traditions.

Let’s Visit this Epic Place!

If you are living in a western country, you might get a cultural shock with lots of rules and regulations which are attached to this country but when you will actually visit the place, you will embrace the beauty of these customs.

Asian countries are full of colors, customs, traditionally beautiful dress, folk dances, and songs, same is Myanmar. This nation knows how to preserve the rich culture and heritage and at the same time knows what needs to be changed with changing time- progressive and working women.

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