Old City of MraukU aims for World Heritage status

Sep 12,2019
Old city of Mrauk U set a distinct example for culture and a long history of Rakhine State. King Saw Mon established the royal City of MraukU with a time span of 354 years from 1430 to 1787 with 49 successive monarchs.
Spectators throng to see traditional boat-rowing race in Meiktila
Sep 10
A Myanmar traditional boat-rowing competition was flagged off at 10 am on 9 September in Meiktila Town as part of the 136th Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Buddha Pujaniya Festival, and attracted huge crowds from nearby towns and villages and visitors from across the country
Monkey business: Vietnam macaque island draws tourists -- and criticism
Sep 09
Menacing macaques snatch bags of crisps, water bottles, cookies and crackers from uneasy tourists on Vietnam's Monkey Island, a popular attraction decried as cruel by activists calling for an end to animal tourism in Southeast Asia.
Wooden Ornamental Backdrops of Thrones of Myanmar Artistic Handiwork
Sep 07
“ DAGE” defined in Myanmar Dictionary as the backdrop of a throne is Myanmar traditional artistic handiwork of wood carving and decorative work of floral arabesque in relief with stucco.
Report crowns Vienna 'most liveable city' for second year
Sep 06
The Austrian capital Vienna has retained its ranking as the world's most liveable city, according to an annual report from the Economist.
Zalon Taung elephant camp opens in Bamauk Township
Sep 02
The Zalon Taung elephant camp was opened yesterday at Bamauk Township in Katha District of Sagaing Region.
Four  graves  at foot of Shwedagon Pagoda
Aug 31
IT was assumed that Shwedagon Pagoda which has been a symbol of Yangon City was built more than 2,600 years ago. In fact, Shwedagon is an ancient building in Buddhism as well as a magnificent religious gold monument.