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It is a direct offspring of the Indian game of chaturanga, which arrived in Myanmar in the 8th century thus it is part of the same family of games such as chess, and shogi. Sit is the modern Burmese word for "army" or "war"; the word sittuyin can be translated as "representation of the four characteristics of army"—chariot, elephant, cavalry ...
Phankhon (Burmese: ဖန်ခုန်တမ်း) is a traditional children's game in Myanmar. The game is played mostly by girls, though young boys will sometimes join in. [1] Phankhon requires two teams comprising four to five players. There is an offensive team and a defending team.
Pegu Club (Burmese: ပဲခူးကလပ်) is a recognized heritage site in Yangon, Myanmar, which was a Victorian-style Gentlemen's club founded in 1871 during the British colonization of Burma. The building was built in 1880 and finished in 1882. [1] Pegu Club used to be a place for British officials to spend their time for a drink or two.
Myanmar needed to focus on traditions that were unique to Burmese culture, free from any colonial influence. Chinlone fit this role perfectly, playing a key part in establishing Burmese nationalism. Myanmar began implementing physical education in schools, teaching children from a young age about traditional activities and sports like chinlone ...
Sittuyin (Burmese: စစ်တုရင်), also known as Burmese chess, is a strategy board game created in Myanmar.It is a direct offspring of the Indian game of chaturanga, which arrived in Myanmar in the 8th century thus it is part of the same family of games such as chess, and shogi.
Myanmar military begins basic training for draftees as resistance forces keep the pressure on By GRANT PECK Associated Press BANGKOK (AP) — Myanmar’s military has begun basic training at military bases and schools across the country for draftees called up under the country’s recently activated conscription law , state-run media reported ...
Part of a series on the Culture of Myanmar History Prehistory Waithali Kingdom Pyu city-states Thaton Kingdom Pagan Kingdom Launggyet Dynasty Myinsaing Kingdom Pinya Kingdom Sagaing Kingdom Kingdom of Ava Prome Kingdom Hanthawaddy Kingdom Kingdom of Mrauk U Toungoo dynasty First Toungoo Empire Restored Hanthawaddy Kingdom Konbaung dynasty Shan States Karenni States British rule Japanese ...
If a bowl of soup strikes you as the ultimate in comfort, you’ve got plenty of company. Here are 20 of the world’s best soups – from Mexico to Thailand – to fill stomach and soul.