Myanmar/ Burmese Literature ENGLISH 8

• Myanmar, located in South East Asia, is known as "The Golden Land" and "Union of Myanmar"
• The colors of the Myanmar flag symbolize:

  • Yellow: Solidarity
  • Green: Peace, tranquility, and greenery
  • Red: Courage and determination
  • White-star: Significance of the union in the country
• Capital of Myanmar: Naypyidaw (Royal Palace City)
• Former capital of Myanmar: Yangon (Formerly known as Rangoon)
• Former name of Myanmar: Burma
• Currency of Myanmar: Kyat
• Main religion in Myanmar: Buddhism
• Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar, formerly known as Rangoon
• Traditional Burmese dishes:

  • Mohinga: Burmese noodle fish soup
  • Buthi Kyaw: Gourd Fritter
  • Thoke: Burmese Salad
• Rice is the most important crop in Myanmar
• Literary works in Myanmar include:

  • Pjo: Poems based on Jataka tales
  • Mawgun: Historical verses
  • Eigyin: Lullabies for Royalty
  • Linka: Religious Poems
  • The Count of Monte Cristo: Adaptation of Alexandre Dumas
  • Mariratanapun: Collection of traditions
  • Hattipalapyo: Poem of life in Buddha
  • Kyauksa: Literature written on stones
  • Quoc am: Modern Literature
  • Tale of Kieu: First Novel in English
  • Han Viet: Chinese Vietnamese literature
• Famous personalities from Myanmar:

  • Aung San Suu Kyi: Burmese Politician; Nobel Peace Prize Laureate
  • Dr. Htin Aung: Dramatist and Folktale writer
  • U Zhan Kaw: Poet and short story writer
• National sport of Myanmar: Chinlone
• National costume of Myanmar: Longyi