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