Chin's Culture,Ethnic Traditions,Local Lifestyles

Culture
Myanmar is one of the Southeast Asian Nations of 135 ethnic groups divided into eight major races: Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon, Rakhine, and Shan. Each has its own remarkably unique cultures, traditions along with ethnic languages.

Myanmar’s Cultural Patrimony: Thanaka

Culture
Indepth article about Myanmar's traditional "suncream" Thanaka

Myanmar Christmas Traditions - How We Celebrate

Learn about Christmas Traditions in Myanmar and how the people in the different regions celebrate during the festive season.

Boat Day Trip to Moscos Islands

The Moscos Islands are located in the Andaman Sea sea in front of Launglon Township, Dawei District, in the south-east of Myanmar. Is the best place for Snorkeling when you stay in Dawei, the Capital city of the Tanintharyi Region.

Must-try Traditional Food of Myanmar

If you are looking for a truly authentic taste of Myanmar traditional food, be sure to try Mohinga, tea leaf salad, Shan noodle, Burmese tea, and Mone Lone Yay Paw which are all described in this yummy article.

Five Unique and Trendy Local Clothing Brands in Myanmar

Five local brands in Myanmar that make unique and trendy clothes, along with information on how and why you should support local Myanmar clothing brands. 

Planetary Posts and Myanmar People Faith

The Myanmar astrology belief in the posts represents the planets. Each post represents a day in the week a person was born on. Each post has its name as well as age based upon where they stand around the pagoda. The posts are situated at every corner of the stupa and have mythological animals carved into them for good luck according to those who believe it will protect you during your journey through life!

The Magnificent Taunggyi Fire Balloon Festival

Myanmar people who are prosperous with diverse traditions and who are keen to have fun hold the respective festivals every month according to Myanmar Lunar Festival. So, 12 different festivals are mostly held on each full moon day with its own tradition and specification that some full moon days are even national holidays and some are not. Besides, some are held nationwide while some are held only in specific regions. Among those 12 festivals, Thazaungdine Fire Balloon festival which is held in 8th Myanmar lunar month called Thazaungmone is a famous and magnificent one.