Myanmar (Burma)

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Sacred python

Sacred python. Hmwe Paya (Snake pagoda). Paleik, near Mandalay.

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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).

Monk

A monk on the streets of Bhamo (Bamaw).

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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.

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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 girl

Tun Tun, an 11 year old Padaung (Kayan) girl in Nyaungshwe near Mandalay.

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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.

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Inle lake

Two fishermen on Inle lake early in the morning.

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Fisherman on Inle lake

The fishermen on Inle lake uses a special rowing technique.

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Fisherman on Inle lake

The fishermen on Inle lake uses a special rowing technique.

Fishermen on Inle lake

Two fishermen on Inle lake early in the morning.

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Fishermen on Inle lake

Three fishermen on Inle lake early in the morning.

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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).

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Shwezigon Paya

The Shwezigon Paya in Nyaung U (Bagan).

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Shwezigon Paya

The Shwezigon Paya in Nyaung U (Bagan).

The Ananda Pahto

The Ananda Pahto in Bagan.

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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).

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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).

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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.

Ox carts

People going to the fields near Bagan in ox carts.

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Lady with cheroot

A lady is smoking a cheroot, a Burmese cigar.

Monk in bagan

Often monks can be seen walking between the pagodas and monuments of Bagan.

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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.

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Inside Ananda Pahto

A large Buddha statue inside Ananda Pahto. A lady has a quite moment meditating and praying.

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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.

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Young nuns visiting Shwedagon

Young nuns visiting the Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon.

Shwedagon Paya

The Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) at night.

Buddha statues at Shwedagon

Buddha statues at Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) in Yangon.

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Evening in Mrauk U

People are walking home in the evening in Mrauk U.

Lady with tatoo

Many of the ladies in the Chin villages near Mrauk U have tattooed their faces.

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Young girl and her brother

A young girl and her brother in a Chin village near Mrauk U.

Lady with tatoo

Many of the ladies in the Chin villages near Mrauk U have tattooed their faces.

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Old pagodas at Mrauk U

Old pagodas at Mrauk U seen in the evening.

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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.

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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.

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