Aivin: Student class reporting

1. Cultures of Myanmar

2. MYANMAR
OFFICIAL NAME: Union of Myanmar
TOTAL AREA: 676,578 km²
CAPITAL CITY: Naypyidaw
POPULATION: 54 106 691 (est. 2016)
ETHNIC GROUPS: 135 (8 major)

3. LOCATION OF MYANMAR
Myanmar is situated in
Southeast Asia and is bordered
on the north and northeast by
China, on the east and
southeast by Laos and Thailand,
on the south by the Andaman
Sea and the Bay of Bengal and
on the west by Bangladesh and
India.

4. THE 3 MYANMAR NATIONAL FLAGS
2010 - Present1974 - 20101948 - 1974

5. 2 Major Influences to Myanmar’s Culture
The Mon People –
The British –
One of the earliest people to reside in Southeast Asia,
also responsible for spreading Theravada Buddhism in
Indochina, and being the basis of Myanmar Culture
today.
The British brought Christianity and reformed
the Education System of Myanmar.

6. Religion
Buddhism – 87.9%
Christianity – 6.2%
Islam – 4.3%
Hinduism – 0.5%
Various – 1.1%
(source : http://www.worldatlas.com/articles/religious-beliefs-in-myanmar-burma.html)

7. Food
Short Description
Myanmar Cuisine is characterized by
extensive use of seafood and is
majorly influenced by it’s bordering
countries and religions.
Eating Customs
Traditionally, Burmese eat their food
on a low table, while sitting on a
bamboo mat, Out of respect, the
eldest diners are always served first
before the rest join in; even when the
elders are absent, the first morsel of
rice from the pot is scooped and put
aside as an act of respect to one's
parents, a custom known as u cha.

8. Food
Thoke Madalay Meeshay

9. National Costume
The Burmese longyi or
Indian lungi is a single
piece of cylindrical cloth
widely worn in Myanmar,
it is approximately 2
meters long and 80
centimeters wide.
LONGYI

10. Traditional Festivals
Kason Bo tree Watering Festival Thingyan Water Festival

11. The 10 Myanmar Arts
1. Blacksmith 6. Stone Carving
2. Woodcarving 7. Turnery
3. Goldsmith 8. Painting
4. Stucco Relief 9. Lacquerware
5. Masonry 10. Bronze Casting

12. Language
Myanmar’s national language is
officially known in English as
Myanmar Language, but is usually
called Burmese Language by most
people.
Myanmar’s alphabet and speech are
based heavily off the Mon People’s
language.

13. Traditional Instruments
Kyee Naung Waing
(Brass Gongs-Circle)
Warlekkoke
(Bamboo Clappers)

14. THE END

15. Quiz
1. What language was Burmese
language heavily influenced by?
2. Give the 2 Major Influences of
Myanmar.
3. Write 1 festival which was
mentioned in this presentation.
4. What is Myanmar’s National
Costume called?
5. Draw the flag of Myanmar from
1948-1974 :3

16. Answers
1. The Mon People’s Language
2. The Mon People and The British
3. Kason Bo tree watering festival or Thingyan Water Festival
4. Longyi
5.