Golden Pagodas
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Myanmar (Burma)
On the way to Bhamo
On the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Passengers on the boat to Bhamo (Bamaw).
Boat captain
On the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. The boat to Bhamo (Bamaw).
Snacks for sale
By the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. The boat to Bhamo (Bamaw) has made a stop on the way.
Feeding the pidgeons
Furniture seller in Bhamo (Bamaw).
Refreshments for sale
The train from Myitkyina to Mandalay has made a short stop.
Boy and lady
A boy and a lady peeks out of a door at the Shwenandaw Kyaung Monastery in Mandalay.
Monks collecting alms
Monks collecting alms (food) in the morning in Mandalay. Collecting food offered by the community is a daily ritual in the life of a Buddhist monk.
Padaung women
It is not quite clear why the Padaung (Kayan) women started to wear brass coils around their neck. It has been suggested that the coils comes from a desire to look more attractive or maybe to protect from tiger bites.
Fisherman on Inle lake
The fishermen on Inle lake uses a special rowing technique.
Evening in Bagan
Some men relaxes by the fire in the evening. Bagan (Pagan).
The pagodas of Bagan
At Bagan (Pagan) around 2230 monuments are scattered on a large plain close to the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Many of them are pagodas or so called "stupas" (Buddhist religious structures) or "Payas". Most of them where built when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar (1044 to 1287).
The pagodas of Bagan
At Bagan (Pagan) around 2230 monuments are scattered on a large plain close to the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Many of them are pagodas or so called "stupas" (Buddhist religious structures) or "Payas". Most of them where built when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar (1044 to 1287).
Shwezigon Paya
The Shwezigon Paya in Nyaung U (Bagan).
The pagodas of Bagan
At Bagan (Pagan) around 2230 monuments are scattered on a large plain close to the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Many of them are pagodas or so called "stupas" (Buddhist religious structures) or "Payas". Most of them where built when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar (1044 to 1287).
The pagodas of Bagan
At Bagan (Pagan) around 2230 monuments are scattered on a large plain close to the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Many of them are pagodas or so called "stupas" (Buddhist religious structures) or "Payas". Most of them where built when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar (1044 to 1287).
The pagodas of Bagan
At Bagan (Pagan) around 2230 monuments are scattered on a large plain close to the Ayeyarwady (Irrawady) river. Many of them are pagodas or so called "stupas" (Buddhist religious structures) or "Payas". Most of them where built when Bagan was the capital of Myanmar (1044 to 1287).
Girl with tanaka
Thanaka (Tha Na Kha) is a paste made from ground bark mixed with water. It has a fragrant scent somewhat similar to sandalwood. In addition to the cosmetic function, thanaka also provides protection from the sun.
Lady with cheroot
A lady is smoking a cheroot, a Burmese cigar.
Ox carts in Bagan
People on the move in their ox carts.
Sunbeams in Nyaung U
Morning sunbeams in Nyaung U (Bagan).
Nuns collecting alms
Nuns collecting alms (food) in the morning in Nyaung U (Bagan). Collecting food offered by the community is a daily ritual in the life of a Buddhist nun.
Inside Ananda Pahto
A large Buddha statue inside Ananda Pahto. A lady has a quite moment meditating and praying.
Playing ball
Playing ball near the Ananda Pahto.
Meditating and praying
A nun and another lady are meditating and praying at Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon.
Young nuns visiting Shwedagon
Young nuns visiting the Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon.
Shwedagon Paya
The Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) at night.
Evening in Mrauk U
People are walking home in the evening in Mrauk U.
Young girl and her brother
A young girl and her brother in a Chin village near Mrauk U.
Sittwe market
Morning at the Sittwe market.
Sittwe shop
A small shop in Sittwe.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (also called also known as Golden Rock) in Kyaikto. The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is only 7.3 meters high, built on the top of a granite rock all covered with gold leaves. The rock is balancing on a very small area on the edge of the Mt. Kyaiktiyo cliff.
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda
Kyaiktiyo Pagoda (also called also known as Golden Rock) in Kyaikto. The Kyaiktiyo Pagoda is Buddhist pilgrimage site. It is only 7.3 meters high, built on the top of a granite rock all covered with gold leaves. The rock is balancing on a very small area on the edge of the Mt. Kyaiktiyo cliff.