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The Rice Pounding Song
Myanmar/ Burmese Literature ENGLISH 8
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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
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