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Statues of independence hero Aung San are quietly disappearing across Myanmar in a contest over his legacy as father of both the nation and of detained democracy figurehead Aung San Suu Kyi. Aung San ...
News Myanmar » Yangon » Culture: Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile
YANGON, Myanmar — Supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, but a celebration Wednesday feted something almost all find worthy: the use of thanakha, ...
News Myanmar » Yangon » Culture: Japanese song contest lifts spirits at a dark time in Myanmar
Despite an ongoing civil war and political instability, young Japanophiles of Myanmar sang their hearts out at Utacon 2025, a Japanese-music singing competition held here on March 2.
News Myanmar » Yangon » Culture: Chinese culinary expertise shared in Myanmar to elevate tourism
YANGON — More than 40 trainees gathered closely around a cooking station, watching attentively as a Chinese culinary instructor demonstrated the preparation of authentic Chinese cuisine during a hands ...
News Myanmar » Yangon » Culture: Chinese culinary training enhances skills of Myanmar hospitality workers
Locals learn Chinese culinary skills during a five-day Chinese culinary training program at the Center for Tourism Development in Yangon, Myanmar, July 6, 2026. (Photo: Xinhua) Locals learn Chinese ...