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SWESONEYangon Airways In-fl ight Magazine Your Complimentary CopyOctober - January 2006

Thadingyut at the Shwe Dagon Pagodayangon airways

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OUR THREE MAIN NATIONAL CAUSES Non-disintegration of the Union................... Our cause Non-disintegration of national solidarity ...... Our cause Perpetuation of national sovereignty........... Our cause

PEOPLEÊS DESIRE• Oppose those relying on external elements, acting as stooges, holding negative views• Oppose those trying to jeopardize stability of the State and progress of the nation• Oppose foreign nations interfering in internal affairs of the State• Crush all internal and external destructive elements as the common enemy

FOUR POLITICAL OBJECTIVES• Stability of the State, community peace and tranqulity, prevalence of law and order• National reconciliation• Emergence of a new enduring State Constitution• Building of a new modern developed nation in accord with the new State Constitution

FOUR ECONOMIC OBJECTIVES• Development of agriculture as the base and all-round development of other sectors of the economy as well• Proper evolution of the market-oriented economic system• Development of the economy inviting participation in terms of technical know-how and investment from sources inside the country and abroad• The initiative to shape the national economy must be kept in the hands of the State and the national peoples

FOUR SOCIAL OBJECTIVES• Uplift of the morale and morality of the entire nation• Uplift of national prestige and integrity and preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character• Uplift of dynamism of patriotic spirit• Uplift of health, fitness and education standards of the entire nation

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cover storyThadingyut at Shwedagon Pagodaphoto fromAung Aung (Toe)All information correct at time of printingPrinted by Siri KhittrA publication

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TIN SOEManaging Director

Yangon Airways

As one of the main domestic airlines of the Union of Myanmar, Yangon Airways has proudly been carrying out air transportation of pas-senger to full satisfaction of its customers for more than nine years. During these nine years of service, Yangon Airways has safely and reliably conveyed more than 1.9 million passengers to their destinations, using the latest and most modern French-made ATR 72 (Turbo prop air-craft) which has ushered in a new era in the field of civil air transportation dominated by Jet liners. Especially, Yangon Airways has always fulfilled the wishes of Tour-ists who would like to study MyanmarÊs ancient architecture and tradition-al culture as well as enjoy the beauty of natural scenery at such places as Bagan, which is the most interesting ancient cultural sight, Mandalay which was the capital of MyanmarÊs last Kingdom, Kyaington which is situated around the ranges of mountains where one can feel the sweet and fresh scent of nature, Inle lake, the only place in the world where one can see and wonder the nativesÊ way of rowing the boats with paddles manipulat-ing with the legs and Ngapali Beach where one can enjoy breathing the salty scent of Ocean, sun-bathing lying on the silvery sand while drinking sweet fresh coconut milk. Myanmar is a land where Myanmar Buddhist culture has flourished and it is full of pagodas and buildings such as caves hermitages, monaster-ies, shrines and rest-houses as well as various aspects of the beauty of nature. Moreover, Myanmar peopleÊs simplicity, friendliness, politeness and hospitality are the charms that instill in the touristÊs minds the ardent wish to visit Myanmar again. Yangon Airways gives top priority to ensuring safety and security of its aircraft and passengers. Its employees, in full accord with MyanmarÊs cultural ethics, place serving the passengers as their topmost responsibility and they will continue to strive to satisfy the wishes of the passengers on every trip so that they may want to travel with Yangon Airways. We thank you very much for having travelled with us and we are sure that you will get the same joyful feelings when you travel around Myanmar with us once again.

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Corporate Identitylephants, in Myanmar history and civilization, are significant creatures in helping society with strong and loyal service.

They are hardwork-ing and their loyalty to their masters is as outstanding as their mighty strength. In our history, the el-ephants are noble ani-mals which played an important role in the development of vari-ous Myanmar king-doms. They served as the royal carriages for all our famous kings. Their service in the armed forces, and the production and trans-portation industries is also significant in the development of the nation. Sin Phyu (the White Elephant) is very rare and Myanmar

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Corporate Profileangon Airways was established in October 1996 as a do-mestic airline in a joint venture between Myanma Airways, the state-owned national airline and Krong-Sombat Co. of

Thailand. In October 1997, MHE-Mayflower Co. acquired Krong-SombatÊs shares in Yangon Airways and since then the airline has evolved into a principal domestic airline operating scheduled and charter services from Yangon to 13 prime commercial and tourist destinations in Myanmar.

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angon Airways adopts a pro-gressive ap-

proach for upgrading service and perfor-mance. Maintaining our fleet to the highest standards of opera-tional readiness, safety and reliability is always high on the agenda of Yangon Airways. We

strongly believe that by taking a greater sense of responsibility in serving our passengers, we will earn their trust and confidence.

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“Our mission is to continuously strive to improve and expand; to offer our customers safety, reliability, and

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kings took great pride in possessing Sin Phyu Taw (the Royal White Elephant) as their royal insignia. They used them as their personal mount for royal ceremonial occasions and tours. Yangon Airways, with the spirit and power of the Sin Phyu Taw enhanced by a pair of wings, will bring the service and faithfulness of the legendary Sin Phyu Taw Pyan(the Flying Royal White Elephant) into Myanmar skies to serve all our valued passengers.

The Fleetangon Airways operates new ATR 72-210s powered by Pratt & Whitney PW-127 engines and fitted with state-of-the-art avionics

system. The aircraft have an impressive exterior and ap-pealing interior, a highly efficient per-formance and ex-tra quiet operating conditions. They are configured to carry 70 passengers with 30-inch seat pitch. Yangon AirwaysÊ air-craft are maintained to the highest stan-dards of airworthi-ness requirements.

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The Peopleangon Airways employs highly qualified flight and cabin crew as well as ground service and maintenance staff. Yangon Air-waysÊ employees are thoroughly trained, both in-house and

abroad, prior to active duty. Yangon Airways pilots constantly keep up their level of competency with simulator and flight training under the super-vision of qualified flight instructors. Engineers also update their knowledge and expertise by attending training courses, technical seminars and operatorsÊ conferences. Training programmes for in-flight staff are designed to meet the objectives of our service policy. Our skilled in-flight

staff with their charming person-alities, courteous attitudes and tra-ditional Myanmar hospitality, will make your jour-ney a most joyful experience.

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Our Shared Visionangon Airways believes that efficient communication is an essential component of the modern world environment. Better transportation will bring about the smoother flow

of traffic and will contribute to the development of the economic and social well-being of the society in which we live. We shall serve our society and be worthy of earning fair rewards from it.

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highest possible service at lowest possible cost; and to generate necessary profi t for development of our company. ”7

angon Airways embraces the Myanmar philosophy that oneÊs kindness and affection will be reflected to oneself. Sincerity, politeness and honesty are unique attributes of

the Myanmar people. Passengers are the most important persons for us. We are for the passengers and we will give them the most courteous treatment. We are sensitive to the feelings and needs of our pas-sengers. We are proud of our airline and expect our passengers will also take pride in travelling with Yangon Airways.

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shopping guidem y a n m a r

shopping guide

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Something Myanmar , something exquisite, something ever-lasting

Figurines Exquisite fi gurines depicting daily life in Myanmar have be-come popular with both locals, who love to have them in their homes, and tourists who love to take them home as souvenirs. The fi gurines depict scenes such as monks taking their lessons, Padaung villagers carrying out their daily routine or a Myanmar wedding couple at their reception. Art and Deco’s exclusive and authentic fi gurines are created in the store’s own workshop, providing employment for about 120 young orphan girls.

Jewellery Myanmar is rich in precious stones like our famous rubies and the people have not only a love for jewellery, but also a love for shopping in the many fashionable and modern gem stores found around Yangon. New technology has created many exciting advances in the gem industry and these are refl ected in leading jewellery shops such as Myanmar VES that showcase both classic and elegant, and simple and modern gems.

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Lacquer wareIf there is no lacquer-ware in your home after your return from your trip to Myanmar

then, sorry, your visit to our country was incomplete. Myanmar lac-quer ware is internationally recognized mainly for its de-

tailed hand-painted designs. The workmanship mostly comes from the middle Myanmar region, especially in

and around ancient Bagan. Royal Image presents a range of both decorative and useable lacquer-ware with eye-catching designs. Most items are small so there’s no problem taking them with you when you fl y home.

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Cook bookMyanmar cuisine is unique with its very own taste and cooking style. This is especially true when it comes to salads, and all the secrets of our cuisine are revealed in the book, An Introduction to Myanmar Cuisine. This handsomely produced tome features 101 recipes illustrated with rich colour photos. It introduces authentic Myanmar soups, curries and sal- ads and features easy-to-follow, accurate recipes. It also includes a comprehensive introduction to all the ingredients. The author, Ma Thanegi, is one of Myanmar’s few professional English-language writers. She is the author of sev-eral books, some published inter- nationally, and her articles have appeared in every leading publica- tion in Myanmar. Her fi rst cook book lives up to her reputation as a fi rst class writer.

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Mother of pearl accessories Myanmar women and accessories are in-separable. These lovely gentle women always adorn themselves with beautiful accessories made from beads, fresh-water pearls or semi-precious stones, and it’s not sur-prising that accessory shops can be found throughout Myan-mar. The latest trend is mother of pearl accessories, and one of Yangon’s best selections is available at Nandawun, a one stop souvenir shop.

Cotton clothes Western women are enthralled with exotic Myanmar silk, but our cot-

tons are now also coming to the fore. The artistic design and embroidery on the garments showcased in Forever Cotton Clothes have helped make cotton the new casual fashion statement throughout the Golden Land. The eye-catching casual cotton clothes are decorated with beads, jade buttons, shells and stones and the designs are not mass produced, assuring individuality. Yet the prices are more reasonable than mass-produced items in neighbouring countries.

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Silk longyis The wearing of fi ne high standard silk longyis ( a kind of wraparound sarong-like dress) defi nes Myanmar women, and maintains a national cultural identity that is slowly disappear-ing in other parts of the world in the wake of globalization. Be-cause silk longyis are designed and detailed by hand in colours that are simply divine, each garment is always guaranteed to

be exclusive. The traditional culture of wearing expensive silk longyis to important

events is still proudly preserved by Myan-

mar women of all ages, even

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MANDALAYBy Thet Tin

c a p i t a l o f t h e l a s t d y n a s t y

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T he second-last king of the Kon-

baung dynasty, which was first es-

tablished in 1752, was King Min-

don, great-great grandson of the founder

King Alaungpaya, who united the country

into the Third Myanmar Empire. His pre-

decessor and elder brother King Bagan

was ruling from the capital of Amarapura,

when he lost the southern lands of Myan-

mar to the British after the second Anglo-

Burmese war of 1852. By the next year,

Mindon had taken over the throne, keep-

ing his incompetent brother and deposed

king in luxurious confinement. By 1859, he

had decided to shift the capital to a large

area of scrubland at the foot of Mandalay

Hill. The official name of the new capital

was „Yadanabon‰ but most call it Mandalay

after the famous hill overlooking the city, a

green crest rising out of the flat plains on

the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River.

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Another famous site that existed

before the founding of the capital is the

Mahamuni Pagoda, enshrined with a 13ft

high effigy of Buddha cast in bronze. The

Mahamuni image is second only to the

Shwe Dagon Pagoda in importance as a pil-

grimage site for Buddhists. It has so often

been gilded that the torso has lot all its

proportions with only the face remaining

unchanged. Every morning at dawn a mys-

tical ceremony of washing the face takes

place, attended by hundreds of devotees.

King Mindon built a great many

monasteries and pagodas. He was the pa-

tron of the Fifth Buddhist Synod a position

which he held from 1860 to 1868. After

this great event, he erected 729 marble

slabs incised with the entire Buddhist text,

each slab in its own pavilion, at the Kutho-

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daw Pagoda which became known as the

largest book in the world. Another of his

merits is the Atumashi Monastery, a great

monument to Buddhism that was also de-

stroyed by the bombs of WWII but was

rebuilt. It once enshrined a huge Buddha

image made of lacquer, together with King

MindonÊs clothes. A huge solitaire set in the

forehead, was stolen when the British took

over the whole of Myanmar in 1885, during

the futile rule of his son King Thibaw.

His beautiful palace was de-

stroyed during World War II, after being

used as offices and social clubs by the Brit-

ish but a replica has been built in its place.

The only pavilion saved, was one where

King Mindon lived and passed away, which

was taken apart and rebuilt outside of the

palace walls and donated to a monastery.

Today, this Golden Palace Monastery has

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lost its thickly crusted exterior gilt of gold

to the elements, but the carvings and the

thick layers of gold within the interior walls

and ceilings remain as they had been at the

great kingÊs passing.

The ancient capital, now a busy

trade centre is surrounded by places of se-

renity such as Inwa an old capital now shel-

tering beautiful ruined pagodas and grace-

ful Buddha images almost hidden in thick

toddy palm groves. Still encircled in part by

old city walls, Inwa is now a fertile farmland

as it is bordered on three sides by two riv-

ers and a canal. Another Charming place is

the mile long U-Bein bridge. It spans the

Taung Thaman Lake in the old capital, Ama-

rapura and is constructed entirely of teak.

It has been in existence for over 200 years

and is the longest teak span in the world.

Amarapura is also the centre of traditional

crafts where carvers, casters and weav-

ers have their ateliers. Silk woven with a

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hundred or more shuttles is one famous product of this region,

the requisite formal wear for society women. By now MandalayÊs

suburbs had spread out so quickly that Amarapura became part of

Mandalay.

Sagaing across the Ayeyarwaddy River was once a capital

city, but now it is a religious sanctuary with hundreds of monaster-

ies and nunneries, most of them in stunning colonial architecture.

Beyond Sagaing is the immense Mingun Pagoda, left only one-third

finished in 1819 at a staggering height of 162 feet. The biggest

ringing and uncracked hanging bell in the world weighing 90 tones,

which was cast for the Mingun Pagoda platform, remains intact to

this day.

The unfinished pagoda and the completed bell were to be

placed in one site, as planned by King Bodawpaya, King MindonÊs

great-grandfather, but the immensity of the project was found to

be too much and when King Bodawpaya passed away in 1819, his

heirs decided not to complete it.

Mandalay as the old capital does not stand alone: the old

cities of Inwa, Sagaing and Amarapura lend their glory, added by

the charm of lovely Mingun, incomplete but awesome.

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By Theingi Myo

OW and where can you relax in Yangon, the capital of Myanmar, after a long days work, a tedious journey, a vigorous weekend of recreational activities or perhaps you might just want an evening out with friends

and colleagues to have a cozy chat about your travel experiences an talk about old times or current affairs. There are numerous places.

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So, how about relaxing around hotelsÊ bars? Hotel Nikko Royal Lake along the shore of Royal Lake (Kandawgyi Lake) offers Maymyo Bar, a prime venue for a re-laxing evening with friends or colleagues. For leisure, private multi-language karaoke, a modern designed dance floor and at-tractive dancers are available at the Lobby Bar which is open from 7:00 P.M until 1:30 A.M. Another venue where you can dis-cuss or chat is the Dagon Bar at the Sum-mit Parkview Hotel. The Dagon Bar with a live music band is renowned as a preferred choice among evening leisure communi-ties. You can be a dancing queen or king if you wish to, on the spacious dancing floor which is open from late evening until mid-night. Not too far from the Summit Parkview hotel is the Savoy Hotel where you can enjoy authentic German cuisine and beverages at the CaptainÊs Bar while sipping German beer. On Wednesday, the

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place is especially crowded with western expatriate community talking, dining and enjoying German food and beverages dur-ing happy hours. For those who prefer an Irish style setting, Paddy OÊ MalleyÊs, an Irish Pub at Sedona HotelÊs basement is a popu-lar venue. Normally, the pub is lively and crowded with a live Philipino band. It offers a 50% discount on food & beverages during the happy hour of 6:00 P.M and 9:00 P.M. As it is an Irish pub, it is the only venue where you would have a chance to enjoy, spe-cial foods on special days like St. Patricks Day. The Kandawgyi Palace has its Disco Pub and The Grand Plaza Park, the Music Club with a big square bar with a band. For downtown entertainment, the Traders Ho-tel has a Gallery Bar with a live music band. The Bar actually has different themes on different days of the week, but ThursdayÊs Blues Night is famous in Yangon for expa-triates and the local community. If you have any desire to socialize in Yangon, it is the place you should pop into. On ThursdayÊs nights, you can enjoy live entertainment

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and a complimentary snack buffet during the happy hour of 5: 00 P.M and 9:00 P.M and you can also enjoy a 50% discount on all standard beverages. Yangonites and local expatriates normally gather at the Strand Grill and Bar of a 100-years-old at the Strand Hotel. The Strand Grill has one of the most elegant dining rooms, endorsed with a classical gui-taristÊs entertainment. You can have a chat with friends or sip drinks choosing from a wide range of drinks offered at the Bar under a charming atmosphere. A two-piece jazz duo performs every Friday. Apart from hotelsÊ outgoing ven-ues, where else you can go for late night entertainment or more private enjoyment. A bar near the top of 50th Street is an American country style, 50th Street Bar & Grill which opens all day until midnight and is a renowned place for going out to. There you can try your skill at darts while sip-ping drinks with your friends, or talk about your workplace or any other topic of your choice. The restaurant furnished in Ameri-

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can country style with red brick walls and a big wooden wheel offers two-storeys of seating accommodation. Mr. Guitar, a simi-lar popular place with locals and foreigners, is open from 7P.M to midnight featuring unplugged music and an outside courtyard, so that you can have a cosy conversation. Frenz Restaurant situated at Pearl Condominium is also another good place for evening leisure. At this restaurant, you can order various dishes for dinner or sup-per or sample different kinds of beverages. The restaurant also has live musical enter-tainment.

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For something quite different, why not embark on a Riverine cruise along YangonÊs Hlaing river, soaking up the pan-oramic views of the lush green city with the mighty Shwe Dagon Pagoda dominating the sky line in the distance. You can while the time away , sipping drinks and nibbling snacks or if you prefer why not head for the Karaoke lounge. Myat Thandar Riverine cruises openate in the evenings of Sat, Sun and public holidays commencing at 6:00 pm during the open season.

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ThadingyutBy May Tin Min

f e s t i v a l o f l i g h t sThadingyut

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ctober is the time when the people of Myanmar celebrate with joy and

lights: the Full Moon of October or the month of Thadingyut according to the local lunar calendar, marks the end of three months of Bud-dhist Lent when weddings, fairs and festivals are not permitted. This festival marks the time when Buddha descended to earth from Ta-warain-tha Heaven where for three Lenten months he had been preaching to the Celestial Being who in the previous human life was his mother, Queen Maya, who had died giving birth to the baby Prince Siddhattha who would become the Buddha Gautama. To greet His re-turn after the three months, celes-tials and humans lit the way from the heavens to earth, celebrating joyously to see Him again.

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This event is celebrated annually by the Buddhists of Myanmar

who light oil lamps, candles and incense at pagodas and decorate their

houses and gardens with colourful paper lanterns. The celebrations take

place over three nights, i.e., the night before the full moon day, the night of

the full moon, and the night after.

At famous pagodas such as the Shwedagon of Yangon, the Ma-

hamuni of Mandalay, and Kyaikhtiyo the Golden Rock, literally thousands

of candles are lit. Light represents the intellect in Buddhist lore, so the lit

candles symbolise the gratitude of the worshippers for the BuddhaÊs wis-

dom and his teachings that showed them the way to salvation and peace.

People dressed in their best attire come in crowds to the pagodas

to join in various religious associations who offer „Ninety Nine Thousand

Lights‰ in a night; these are candles, or small terra-cotta cups with candles

, or filled with oil, and twisted cotton used as wicks. Thousands would be

set up on the platform. In the early morning, fruits and cakes will be placed

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in long rows, as offering for the Dawn Meal.

After some hours these will be distributed

to the poor.

In some places, new alms bowls

filled with food are donated to thousand of

monks. For all who come, a free feed called

a ÂZatu-dithaÊ of sweet drinks or snacks are

offered.

Street fairs, in both, cities and vil-

lages, are celebrated over the three days.

Girls and boys who had been saving up

these past three months come out wear-

ing brand new clothes, to stroll the streets

which are closed to traffic and lined with

shops. Children run around laughing hap-

pily waving sparklers and older kids set

off small fireworks. Pavement vendors sell

snacks such as the „Yei Moun,‰ a tissue

thin pancake filled with beans and corian-

der; „Moun Lei Bwei‰, a fairly large crinkly,

crispy round snack made from glutinous

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rice. It has a delicate flavour; „Kauk Hnyin

Kyi Dauk‰, segments of hollow bamboo

filled with sticky-rice and water and cooked

on embers, and „Husband-and-wife‰ cakes,

which are two round halves that make one.

Other stalls selling deep fried gourd, ba-

nanas, and vegetables or noodle shops line

the pavements, emitting enticing aromas.

Housewives look for bargains among the

piles of small pots and pans selling Âany two

for KS. 1000Ê, and children flock to pave-

ment toyshops offering the same deal. Bal-

loons, paper masks, toys and pretty orna-

ments are hung on bamboo frames carried

by sellers who stroll through the crowds

peddling their wares.

For others who are more religious

and who do not enjoy crowds, this is the

time when they can enter meditation cen-

tres or stay at home quietly to observe the

nine or ten precepts of Buddhism, which

are stricter than the five they honour ev-

eryday. The basic five includes, not to kill,

steal, lie, drink intoxicants, or commit adul-

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tery. The higher precepts include the basic

five and in addition forbid eating solid food

or drinking liquids apart from water, fruit

juices, or soft drinks after 12 noon until

dawn of the next day. Enjoyment of per-

forming arts or wearing perfume or make-

up is also forbidden. These higher precepts

are those observed by monks and nuns on

a daily basis, as well as many other rules of

behaviour they must follow and obey.

During this festival, nothing is

more beautiful than to see lamps made of

coloured wax paper floated on streams and

lakes in the silence. The floating lamps twirl

gently as they are carried by the breeze and

the current. In their thousands, they make a

glorious sight never to be forgotten.

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S e a r c h i n g o u t M y a n m a r C u l t u r et h r o u g h

B R A S SB R A S SBy Theingi Myo

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The draft is stuck with the mixture ofcoal powder and horse’s excreta.

Wax is stuck on the surface

A mixture of mud, sand bran isstuck on the layer to avaid

the dripping of brass liquid inside.

The uncovered layer Brass.

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There is no doubt that Brass has been playing an important role in Myanmar’s culture as you can seen Brass Buddha statues

or bells or triangular brass gongs (Kji Si) in most cultural related places around the country.

Mostly, you will see triangular brass gongs (Kji Si) hanging under a Buddha Shrine or Golden or Bronze Buddha statue or where

you pay a visit to a Buddhist house. The Triangular brass gong is one of Myanmar’s traditional musical instruments and mostly struck for

delivering one’s merit for others or urging people to get involved in religious affairs. So, it is struck whenever saying prayers or during

the offering of food at altars near the Buddha or lighting oil lamps as offertory. You will see the person who holds the triangular brass

gong at the head of the queue of donations.

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Mixture of mud, sand and bran

Heated wax

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Generally, it they differ in size

ranging from 2 inches to 30 inches. Brass

gongs and the way of striking triangular

gongs are different from other kinds of in-

struments. They are struck from one edge

to another to produce a dulcifi ed tone.

Another musical instrument made

of brass, widely used in Myanmar culture,

is the bell, as it produces a more pleasant

sound than bells made from other materi-

als and it endures weather changes. Fur-

thermore, Buddha Statues are widely made

of brass.

In Myanmar, the method of mak-

ing materials made of brass is quite inter-

esting as it is more related to dexterity of

the maker. Normally, brass is heated and

put into a mould.

Before casting, a proportion sand,

mud and bran are mixed according to the

ratio and the mould is drafted and then,

the drafted mould is stuck with soil and

applied with a mixture of coal powder and

horse’s excreta.

On the surface, wax is stuck in

detail to get a required shape. The mixture

of mud, sand and bran is then stuck on the

layer to avoid the dripping of brass liquid

inside. While, sticking the mixture, two

holes, one for throwing brass liquid inside

and another one for the emission of gas is

prepared.

In the next step, the whole mould

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is burnt and waxes inside the mould melt and fl ow out via the exit hole. At the same

time, the brass liquid is poured into the mould and replaces the outgoing wax’s place. The

mould is, then, chilled out and the outer layer is uncovered. After that, the draft mould is

cast with bolt, fi le and sandpaper to get required shape.

Brass is a mixture of copper and zinc with a ratio of 54.1 per cent and 45.9 per

cent. The main ingredient, copper has been in existence in Myanmar for many years, but

used for normal accessories, not big ones.

Another alloy acquired by mixing copper and iron is bronze and it has been

used since many years ago. At that time, iron was not widely known to human society and

bronze became a necessity. In accordance with that, the bronze era was popular after

the stone era.

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SHWE U MIN P indaya Caves

landmark

By Douglas Long

T h e M a g i c a n d M y s t e r y o f

There are no familiar hills or trees, no stars in the sky, no buildings or other architecture with which to get your bearings.

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o enter a cave is to lose sight of

the geological, celestial, and cul-

tural waypoints that provide clues

as to where in the world you are. There

are no familiar hills or trees, no stars in

the sky, no buildings or other architecture

with which to get your bearings.

Maybe this is why caves have,

since time immemorial, been associated

with otherworldly creatures and experi-

ences. They are, according to countless

legends from different cultures across the

globe, the realm of dangerous monsters,

spooky oracles and eccentric hermits.

The Pindaya Caves, located in

a limestone ridge on a high plateau in

MyanmarÊs Shan State, are no exception.

According to a story from long ago, seven

Shan princesses once entered the cave

complex to take refuge from a storm, only

to be caught in the web of a giant spider

that lived there. Their screams for help

were heard by a passing prince on a white

horse, who came to their rescue, defeated

the spider and set the girls free.

T

ThatÊs because the en-trance to the cave system is marked by the distinctly

Myanmar Shwe U MinPagoda (Golden CavePagoda), while beyond

that can be found a maze of more than 8000

Buddha images dating back hundreds of years.

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Although they share in the world-

wide tradition of inspiring folktales, the

Pindaya Caves are exceptional in another

respect: Once you are inside and have left

the surface world behind, there is no mis-

taking what country you are in. ThatÊs be-

cause the entrance to the cave system is

marked by the distinctly Myanmar Shwe U

Min Pagoda (Golden Cave Pagoda), while

beyond that can be found a maze of more

than 8000 Buddha images dating back hun-

dreds of years. It is an astounding sight that

has long beguiled Buddhist pilgrims and ca-

sual visitors alike.

When visiting Pindaya, the en-

chantment begins long before you reach

the caves themselves. The 45-kilometre

road from the charming colonial hill station

town of Kalaw passes through gently roll-

ing hills, fields cultivated to grow rice and

potatoes, and a series of villages peopled

by the Pa-O and Danu ethnic groups.

The town of Pindaya is worthy of

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replication on postcards throughout the

world, with its tranquil and picturesque

Boutaloke Lake nestled beneath a soaring

limestone ridge. The area is mostly populat-

ed by Burmese-speaking Taung-yo people,

whose handicraft specialties include terra-

cotta pottery, and Shan paper made from

mulberry bark and used to make colourful

parasols. A weekly market allows visitors

to experience the sights, sounds and tastes

of local culture.

Even greater insight into rural

Myanmar lifestyles can be gained by taking

advantage of PindayaÊs status as a popular

jumping-off point for long treks, which can

last anywhere from one to four days. Trek-

kers typically pass through nearby Danu,

Pa-O, Palaung and Taung-yo villages and

spend the night in remote monasteries.

The Pindaya Caves can be reached

from the town by foot, horse cart or hired

car. Once in the upper parking lot, the op-

tions are to walk up the 200-step covered

stairway to the entrance or, for a small fee,

take the lift. Before descending into the un-

derworld, it is worth spending a few min-

utes taking in the panoramic view across

The town of Pindaya is worthy of replication on post-cards throughout the world, with its tranquil and pic-turesque Boutaloke Lake nestled beneath a soaring

limestone ridge.

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the lake and the surrounding countryside.

The 15-metre-high Shwe U Min

Pagoda, just inside the cave complexÊs en-

trance, was built during the 12th century

by King Alaungsithu, a Burmese/Mon ruler

who was said to possess supernatural

powers. Since then it has drawn religious

pilgrims from far and wide. No one is quite

sure when the first Buddha images appeared

in the caves, but the initially small number

has been added to over the years by visi-

tors. There are now thousands – made of

various materials such as alabaster, teak,

marble, brick, cement and jade – that have

been arranged to create narrow, mazelike

pathways that beg to be explored.

The Buddha images, most of which

have now been painted gold, glint mysteri-

ously in the dim electric light, some clus-

tered in groups that reach to the ceiling on

stepped red pedestals, some tucked away

in secret, solitary corners. A few chambers

can only be reached on hands and knees,

and many pilgrims value these quiet niches

as prime environments for meditation and

devotion.

With shoes forbidden within the

underground complex, walking barefoot

The Buddha images, most of which have now been painted gold, glint mysteriously in the dim electric light, some clustered in groups that reach to the ceiling on stepped red pedestals, some tucked away in secret, solitary corners.

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on the cool and sometimes slippery stone

floor adds to the unique and adventurous

spirit of the cave exploring experience.

The mysteries only seem to mul-

tiply the deeper you delve into the com-

plex. There are the famous sweating Bud-

dhas, a series of jade images that are at all

times covered by condensation. Devotees

believe that people who rub the ÂsweatÊ

onto their own faces will be imbued with

good fortune and beauty, and will find that

their ailments are healed. There are rock

formations with evocative names like the

Weaving Loom of the Fairy Princesses,

while wooden mallets indicate the location

of stalactites that, if struck just right, make

a ÂgongÊ sound that resonates through the

subterranean chambers. The passageways

seem to go on forever, and indeed one leg-

end say that the caves extend all the way to

Bagan, some 200 kilometres away.

The fact is, the caves only reach

about 150 metres into the heart of the

Shan Plateau, but through travelling this

distance, visitors can begin to plumb the

infinite depths of Buddhism and Myanmar

culture.

The fact is, the caves only reach about 150 metres into the heart of the Shan Plateau, but

through traveling this distance, visitors can begin to plumb the infinite depths of Buddhism and

Myanmar culture.

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folk tale

Once upon a time, there was a man

who was afraid of his wife a lot. One day, his

son who was not pleased with his manner,

asked him why he was so affraid of his wife.

The father replied. “If you want to get an an-

swer for this question, take a herd of cows

and a team of horses owned by us along

with you and ask one house after another

whether there is a man who is not afraid of

his wife. If you fi nd one who is afraid of his

wife, give him a cow from our herd and if

you fi nd one who is not, give him a horse.

Then you will get the answer”. Then, the son set out to fi nd a man who was not afraid of his wife.

Whenever the son asked, he found only the men who were afraid of their wives. So he had to give them a

cow each and there was nothing left of the cows in the herd he had brought along with him. At last, he arrived at

the last house of the last village, the host was so hospitable that he treated him with great care and also ordered

his wife to serve the visitor with some eatable. Seeing that the host ordered his wife to do what he wanted her

to do, the son thought that that man was supposed, not to be afraid of his wife and he politely asked him to take

a horse which he liked from his team as a present. The man chose a very beautiful chestnut horse.

After saying good-bye to his host, the son set forth on his journey home. Not too long, after when he had

just arrived at the gate of the village, the host ran after him in a rush, with the horse given to him by the reins.

When the son asked him why, the man replied, “Oh! Young man, as my wife doesn’t like the chestnut coloured

horse, please give me the white one.”

(This story can be use an excuse of every man who is henpecked.)From - Ludu U Hla’s “ Myanmar Folk Tales ”

Translated by Nyi Sae Min

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After saying good-bye to his host, the son set forth on his journey home. Not too long, when he just arrived at the

gate of the village, the host ran after him in a rush, taking the horse given to him by the rein.

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pickled tea leaf saladpickled tea leaf saladtraditional food

By Lu Thar Kyaw

Preparation:First clean the pickled tea leaves with

some water twice or trice and squeeze it to discard the bitter

juice. Then put the tea leaves on a plate and mix thoroughly

with peanut oil and fish sauce, and keep to one side. Peel, wash and slice garlic thinly. Then wash

and halve tomatoes before taking out seeds and slice thinly. Wash

cabbage before chopping very thinly. Remove stalks from chillies and wash

them.When the ingredients are ready, put the pickled tea leaves (la-phet), crispy friedlab-lab beans, some fish sauce, thinly sliced

tomatoes and cabbage and edible peanut oil on a wide plate and mix together properly. For those who

like a hot and sour taste squeeze drops of lime and thinly sliced fresh chillies when blending to make the salad. When taste of

the la-phet salad meets your requirement, prepare in a plate. After that sprinkle dried shrimps and garlic on the salad before putting green chillies. Now a plate of traditional

Myanmar pickled tea leaf salad is ready to be served.

ickled tea leaf (la-phet) salad is an exclusive snack of Myanmar nationals. Its taste is delicious and lingers in the mouth. Once you have tasted it you would

crave for more. It is an unforgettable snack for those who have had once.

P

Ingredients:Fine pickled tea leaves = 80 gFried lab-lab beans = 80 gFried garlic = 40 gFried peanut = 80 gRoasted sesame seeds = 40 gDried shrimps (not salted) = 40 gGarlic (large cloves) = 10 clovesFresh chillies = 10Tomatoes (moderate size) = 3Cabbage = 160 gMyanmar fish sauce (sweet) = small amountPure edible peanut oil = 80 g

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horoscope

HOROSCOPE

VIRGOAug 23 - Sep 22

Aims will succeed. Oversea sumnd journey is fore seen in the family.Other races will bring benefits. Ideas concerniong chang-esd will be realized successfully. Those who have been helped by you will be successfully. Business and wealth will increase. You will be helping others people rather than doing for your own affairs. Few people will undertand your genuine good will. Loss of money or properties in business will return. Dealings with new environ-ments will have to be made. Important matters should be done on Thursday, Friday or Thesday of the month.

ARIESMar 21 - Apr 19

Seemingly good but a bact morith. Obstacles every mat-ter. Good period for travel matters. Good fortune in travelling. Good results, such as successful aims and resolutions, are foreseen this month. Direct contact with far-off lands will result beneficially. Slight ill- bealth of elderly female family member is foreseen oc-casional loss of personal belongings. Although planned travel had to been can celled, impromptu one will have to be made. Change of housing and vehicles will occur in the family. Properties in the inner rooms at home must be kept neat and tidy to bring good fortune this month.

TAURUSApr 20 - May 20

Much as matters are done negleating own benefits and with genuine good will, stress and emotional care must be had in behavior and in outings. Matter should be done relging on given situations rather than on plans. Work not given priority to monwy will tum out to be advantageous. Long term investments should not be made, returns will be over due. Litter in front of the houese must be tidied away so to have good for tune and fulfill desires this month. Meat must be avoided. Emotional uposets are foreseen.

GEMINIMay 21 - June 20

Improvement in life can be found in competitive work. Aims and desires can be achieved using time systematically. New ideas should be used for improvement in life. No matter how smooth the matters run, you will have no desire to stay in your present work. Change is desired. Good change with improvement will be had. Help will be asked for and will hasve to be given. Mon-ey matters in business fully. Sound improvements in business will be made. Singing doauments and taking financial responsibility for others must be avoided. Chasnge aims will lead to improvements in life.

LEOJuly 23 - Aug 22

Aim will see success. Business and wealth will improve. New ideas will come into action. Novel matters will have to be handled with success. Talks on acconmodation will be successful. Using rising opporties thought to be loct will return. Success over others can be had due to intelluigence. Business aims will be suc-cessful. Overdue loans and prop[erties will be had. Other races and nationalities will be advantageous. Temporary separation with-beloved onas is foresseen. This will exceptionally heighten good forture and invite money-luck.

CANCERJune 21- July 22

Exceptional change and improvement will be made. Loss personal belongings will occur. You will be pickpocketed while travelling. Ill- health to an elderly famale is foreseen. Other races will be advantageous. Talks on housing and vahicle matters will be successful. Ninor accident to right leg will occur while out-ing. A friend will come and borrow money. Refuse, loss is foreseen. Verbal confrontations will occur. Dangers are in the anvironmant. Rivalries are in the surrounding. Expenses will be heavy. Opposing verbal statements will have to be spoken with friends and close one. Minor accident to right leg will occur while outing.

O C T O B E R 2 0 0 5 - J A N U A R Y 2 0 0 6

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HOROSCOPE

SAGITTARIUSNov 22 - Dec 21

Matters must be done according to whims and sudden desires. More success will be seen on workside than on money- side. What is thought of as unfeasible or unachievable by others will see success with you. I ll -health to an elderly family member is foreseen. Study in skill-wirk is favourable. Foreign languages can be studided. Emoticnal upsets due to pity and sympathy will occur. Another personÊs affairs will have to be given priority. Money mat-ters will systematically work out well.Slight ill health is foreseen. Life will improve.

PISCESFeb 19 - Mar 20

There will be good fortune in education. Destinet changes will take place. There will be important in life. In the realizations of aims, in lies of anotherÊs and, personal afficiency should be favoured. That practice will be different from the planned will be abserved. Ideas coming up this period are to be used practically to be used practically to result imporove-ment. Difficult problems will pacify. As presuppositions will turn to be aorrect, stocking goods and maney matters will rum well. Matters should be carried out from a novel point of view. Every matter done systematically will meet improvement.

SCORPIOOct 23 - Nov 21

Matters must be done personally as much as possible. For those running own enterprises, piercing through courses withought of and undone by others will result in improvements and success. Doing matters sentimentally rather than on ealcula-tions will bring success will be seen in the end. Those concerning education will see exceptional improvement and oucaess. Work and education will go hand in hand to improvement. Possessions will increase. Desires will be entirely fulifilled. Going abroad is for-essen in the family.

LIBRASep 23 - Oct 22

This period has directions for good fortune and improve-ments in life. Idesas and aims should be systemationally carried out. Own personal efficiancy must be applied in realizing aims and objectives. This is a suitable period to talk about money matters and old loans within the family. Blocked courses will reopen. Di-rect dealings with foreigners and other races will give success in business. Slight danger from dishonest persons will occur. Wealth will increase. Change of house and vechicles in the family can be systematically made loss of personal belongings can on sunday and friday this month.

CAPRICORNDec 22 - Jan 19

Expense will be heavy. Fuifful results of efforts made will be seen. This is the period you will be completing with yourself. Good name will be made from systematic work. Matters thought to go well will do so only after going slow. Aims can be achieved. Mental family health will be ill- starred. Matters concerning travel cannot be as successful as desired. Unfinished matters will termi-nate.

AQUARIUSJan 20 - Feb 18

This period will be ill- starred. There will be upsets. There will be fatigue mentally as well as bodily. Desired matters will be hard to pat into practice. There will be successive in termingle-ment and upsets in family and social welfares. Men of wonde ill of deeds in money matters will be encountered. There will be emo-tional upset due to another. There will be misfortune in the family. Only 60% of aim will go well. Good period for students. Success in competative work. In spite of difficulties and obstacles desires should be systematically worked out and furthered.

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General Sales Agents (GSA)

Golden Rock Travel (USA)610, South Farben Drive, Diamond Bar,

California 91765, USA.

Tel : 951-502 479, 709 402

Fax : 951-527 379

E-mail : [email protected]

World Air Corporation Ltd., (Japan)3rd Floor, Hakatae Kimae Dailchi Sermei Bldg.,

1-4-1, Hakatae Kimae, Hakata-Ku, Fukuoka,

812-0011, Japan.

Tel : 092-415-3233

Fax : 092-415-3255

E-mail : [email protected]

Myanmar Tourex (Hong Kong)Myanmar Tourex Travel Service Ltd.,

Room. 1001, 100/F Nan Fung Tower, 173 Des

Voeux Rd., Central , Hong Kong.

Tel : (852) 2541 0133 (2 Lines)

Fax : (852) 2541 4218

E-mail : [email protected]

Blue Jade Co., Ltd. (France)Blue Jade Sales Office Europe, 10, rue de Paix

Héron Building, 5th Floor.

75002 Paris - France

Tel : (331) 42 86 66 52

Fax : (331) 49 03 07 20

E-mail : [email protected]

Hsin Tai Travel & Tours Co.,Ltd. (Taiwan)6 F, No-39, Min Sheng E.Rd., Sec-1, Chungshan

District, Taipei City.

Tel : 886-2-2561-9099, 886-9-22774937

Fax : 886-2-2581-3821

E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

Passenger Sales Agents (PSA)

Korea Universal Co.,ltd. (Korea)8th Floor, Soonhwa Building, No.5-2, Soonhwa-

dong, Choong-Ku, Seoul, Korea. C.P.O Box

4331, Seoul, Korea.

Tel : (822) 755-5020, (822) 3706-3384

Fax : (882) 319-0888

E-mail : [email protected]

ECCR Co., Ltd. (Thailand)253 Tower . 10th Floor . 253 Sukhumvit Soi 21

(Asoke). Klongtoey Nua, Wattana . Bangkok

10110 . Thailand

Tel : (662) 664 0661 & 2

Fax : (662) 664 0663

VAT No. : 3031070295

E-mail : [email protected]

Sun Far Travel & Tours Co., Ltd.122-123-124-126, Ground Floor, 38th Street,

Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 243992-3, 380888, 701428

Fax : (+951) 254599, 246318

E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

Indochina Services Travel Ltd.,8(A), West May Kha Lane(2), Mayangon

Township, Yanogn, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 650982, 661724

Fax : (+951) 651002

Diethelm Travel Ltd.3rd Floor, The Dusit Inya Lake Resort,

Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 652898, 652905, 652906

Fax : (+951) 652899

E-mail : [email protected]

Columbus Travel & Tours586, Strand Road (Corner of 7th Street),

Lanmadaw Township. Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 229245

Fax : (+951) 222790

E-mail : [email protected]

Asian Trails Ltd.,73 Pyay Road, Dagon Township,

Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 211 212, 727 422, 223 262

Fax : (+951) 211 670

E-mail : [email protected]

Smart Way TravelRoom No.1208A, Yuzana Tower, Shwegondine

Street., Bahan Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 558288

Fax : (+951) 558299

Email : [email protected]

Diamond Luck Travels & Tours Co.,Ltd86, Konzaydan Street, Pabedan Township,

Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 252397, 254368, 254373

243767

Fax : (+951) 243767

E-mail : [email protected]

Than Than Travel Co.,Ltd.167/173, Seikkantha Yeikmon Bldg., Seikkantha St.,

Kyauktada Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : 386908, 240625, 377504, 4411112,

704190

Fax : (+951) 240625

E-mail : [email protected]

Seven Diamond65, Theinbyu Road(Lower Block), Botahtaung

Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 299040, 203398, 296573,

297154, 377853,

0980 22851, 09510 5590

Fax : (+951) 299040

E-mail : [email protected]

Nice Fare Travel Co., Ltd.No.33, Ground Floor, Chindwin Yeikthar, 38th

Street, Lower Block, Kyauktada Township,

Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 384273, 393048, 384274

4412578 (Hunt Line)

Fax : (+951) 384274

E-mail : [email protected]

[email protected]

EPG Travel702, 7th Floor, La Pyayt Wun Plaza, Dagon

Township, Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : (+951) 371 383-4, 371 935-6

Fax : (+951) 320835

E-mail : [email protected]

Myanmar Kipling22, Wingabar Road, Bahan Township

Yangon, Myanmar.

Tel : 546184, 546355, 710108

E-mail : [email protected]

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traval tips

WaterDonÊt drink the tap water. Make sure your

water is boiled, or better, buy it bottled.

Watch the ice cubes.

PolitessePolitesse in traditional countries like Myan-

mar, many people have had little to do with

vistors from more industrialised places. To

respect sensitivities, so as not to cause of-

fence, a few tips ;

FeetRemember to take off your shoes and

socks before you enter a temple, pagoda

or as a guest in a private house. Follow the

foot rule keep your feet on the ground.

Keep them off the tables and chairs and try

not to wave them around. Also try to re-

member not to point your feet directly at

anybody and try to walk around a person

rather than step over them. As a sign of

respect, the Myanmar will also try to avoid

stepping on a monkÊs shadow.

HandsAs in most Asian countries try to remem-

ber to use your right hand when giving and

receiving. Better still, the most gracious way

to give and receive, is to use both hands.

NamesPeople in Myanmar place an honorific in

front of names to show respect for age or

position.

EatingIn a Myanmar home people generally eat

around a low table, sitting on mats on the

floor. In restaurants, more conventional to

Westerners tables and chairs a re used.

Myanmar food is generally eaten with the

fingers. Western visitors are probably more

comfortable with spoon and fork, and this

is perfectly acceptable.

ClothingLight cotton clothing is most appropriate

especially for the long hot summer months.

No shorts, miniÊs or sleeveless shirts when

visiting religious sites. While the Myanmar

may make no demands, it is a mark of re-

spect to dress modestly and neatly.

AirportTax for departing international flights is

US$ 10, domestic flights are not taxed.

BankOpen from 10 am to 2 pm. Hotels can

change money for resident guests.

Credit CardVisa, Amex and Diners at major hotels and

shops

Electricity220V, 50 Hz, British 3 flat pin plugs

TelephonePhone intÊl dial 001

ShoppingNote that you are not allowed to export

antiques or religious items.

TaxiTo the airport from Yangon; take 45 min-

utes.

Watch the SunIn the plains around Bagan, the sun is fero-

cious and can be tiring. Follow the lead of

the Myanmar and visit in the early morning

and later in the afternoon, resting in your

hotel in the heat of the day. DonÊt forget

to drink plenty of water, use sunscreen a

nd bring a hat. Or buy a Myanmar cover

their faces with Thanaka? mozzies Bring

mosquito repellent and use it.

Male Female

Adlut U(Mr.) Daw(Mrs.)

Younger person Ko Ma

Teacher or Boss Saya Sayama

To a Monk you say Sayadaw (Venerable) or Kodaw

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mandalay & bagan guide map

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route mapyangon airways

route map

PUTAO

MYITKYINA

BHAMO

KALAY

LASHIO

KYAING TONG

TACHILEIK

DAWEI

MYEIK

KAWTHAUNG

HEHOBAGAN

SITTWAY

THANDWE

YANGON

MANDALAY

THAILAND

LAOS

CHINA

INDIA

BANGLADESH

MYANMAR

Current RoutesSchedule FlightCharter Fkight

route map

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Moon Soon Restaurant & Bar

Myanmar, Thai and Other Southeast Asian Cuisines85-87, Theinbyu Rd., Botahtaung

Tsp., Tel : (+95-1) 295224

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Head OfficeYangon

No.166, MMB TOWER, Level-5, Upper Pansodan Street, Minglar Taung Nyunt Township, Yangon.Tel : (+95-1) 383100 to 383 106, 383 127, 383 091 (Ext: 501, 502)

Fax : (+95-1) 383 217E-mail: [email protected]

[email protected]@mmb.com.mm

Website : www.yangonair.comAirport

Tel : (+95-1) 700359, 652533Fax : 652533

Domestic BranchesMandalay

SY Building, Room No.8, 78th Street, Between 29th & 30th Streets, Chan Aye Tha Zan Ward, Mandalay.Tel : (+95-2) 36012, 61513, 64554

AirportTel : (+95-2) 87575

Nyaung-UAnawyahta Road, Ward-4, Nyaung U.

Tel : 061-60475-6Heho

No.3, Min Road, Heho.Tel : (+95-81) 23995, 24641, Heho-66

TaunggyiMA, 134, Bogyoke Aung San Street, Taunggyi.

Tel : (+95-81) 23995, 24638, 24641Tachileik

No.1/155, Aung Chan Thar Apartments, Bogyoke Aung San Road, Sam Saing (Kha) Block, Tachileik.Tel : (+95-84) 51878

Mobile : 00666 922 8620Kyaing Tong

No. 36, Zaytangyi Road, Kyaing San Quarter, Kyaing Tong.Tel : (95-84) 22300

ThandweNo. 685, Airport Street, Ngapali.

Tel : (+95-43) 43066Sittway

No. 14(c), Main Road, Sittway.Tel : (+95-43) 24102

MyitkyinaNo. D/6, Soanprabon Street, Myitkyina,

Tel : (+95-74) 25498Dawei

No. 131-B, Zay Taung Street, Dawei.Tel : (+95-59) 22153

MyeikNo. 5/6, Kanpyar Street, Myeik.

Tel : (+95-59) 42064Kaw Thaung

No. 428, Bogyoke Street, Kaw Thaung.Tel : (+95-59) 51232

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schedule

DAYS DEPARTURE ARRIVAL FLT. NO. REMARKS

FROM YANGON (RGN) TO NYAUNG-U (NYU) Daily 06:15 07:35 HK - 909 Daily 06:30 07:50 HK - 917 1, 2 11:10 12:30 HK - 927 3, 5 11:00 12:20 HK - 929 3, 5 11:00 13:40 HK - 721 via HEH, MDL 1, 4, 6, 7 15:20 18:00 HK - 721 via HEH, MDL 1, 2 17:15 19:25 HK - 823 via MDL MANDALAY (MDL) Daily 06:15 08:20 HK - 917 via NYU Daily 06:30 08:35 HK - 909 via NYU 1 11:00 12:25 HK - 811 3, 5 11:00 12:55 HK - 721 via HEH 2, 4, 6, 7 11:00 12:55 HK - 727 via HEH 1, 4, 6, 7 15:20 17:15 HK - 721 via HEH 3, 5 15:30 17:25 HK - 711 via HEH 1, 2 17:15 18:40 HK - 823 3, 5 18:10 19:35 HK - 807 HEHO (HEH) Daily 06:30 09:20 HK - 917 via NYU,MDL 2, 4, 6, 7 11:00 12:10 HK - 727 1 11:00 13:10 HK - 811 via MDL 1, 2 11:00 13:20 HK - 927 via NYU 3, 5 11:00 13:10 HK - 929 via MDL 3, 5 11:00 12:10 HK - 721 vai NYU 1, 4, 6, 7 15:20 16:30 HK - 721 3, 5 15:30 16:40 HK - 711 TACHILEIK (THL) 2, 4, 6, 7 11:10 14:20 HK - 727 via HEH, MDL KYAING TONG (KET) 2, 4, 6, 7 11:00 15:00 HK - 727 via HEH, MDL,THL THANDWE (SNW) 4, 6, 7 11:00 12:00 HK - 511 3, 5 11:00 14:25 HK - 929 via NYU, HEH 1, 2 15:00 15:50 HK - 503 3, 5 15:45 16:35 HK - 503 SITTWAY (AKY) 4, 6, 7 11:00 13:00 HK - 511 via SNW

* 1=Mon, 2=Tue, 3=Wed, 4=Thu, 5=Fri, 6=Sat, 7=Sun

FLIGHT SCHEDULE OF YANGON AIRWAYS( 01ST NOVEMBER 2005 - 28TH FEBRUARY 2006 )

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