The Traditions of Myanmar, Asia
Myanmar, also known as Burma, is a southeast Asian nation with a population of about 48 million. The people are collectively referred to as Burmese, though the country is home to 135 ethnic groups, including Chinese, Indian and Bengali.
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Buddhist temples and pagodas are found throughout Myanmar. The cultural traditions of Myanmar are heavily influenced by the Buddhist religion, which is the majority faith of the nation. About 89% of the people in Myanmar follow Theravada Buddhism, with minority Christian, Muslim and animist followers.
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Cultural traditions, such as the marionette theater, religious dance drama performances and holiday celebrations are similar to those of neighboring southeast Asian countries such as Thailand. Though their traditions share artistic aesthetics, Burmese dance and theater is distinct from those of its neighbors.
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Author George Orwell spent some time in the 1920s in Burma as a soldier. He went on to write the novel "Burmese Days" about a British soldier's perception of Burma's cultural traditions and the country's experience with British colonialism.
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- Photo Credit Sailing at Sunset Along Yangon River image by Chica Naranja from Fotolia.com Recueillement dans une pagode de Bagan image by pasblanc from Fotolia.com
