#Shwedagon Pagoda

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Shwedagon pagoda, Rangoon/Myanmar

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Shwedagon Pagoda, east gate west of the Royal Lake Yangon, Myanmar, BURMA

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Shwedagon Pagoda, Yangon, Myanmar

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Discovering the Mystique of Myanmar: A Journey from Yangon to Bagan

If you’re looking for an exotic adventure in Southeast Asia, Myanmar—particularly the striking cities of Yangon and Bagan—will take you on a journey through ancient temples, rich culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the vibrant streets of Yangon to the temple-dotted plains of Bagan, my trip was nothing short of extraordinary. Here’s a detailed look into my experiences. Day 1: Immersing in…

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Tuesday Time Lapse - Setting Moon - Watching the moon fall through the sky down towards the Shwedagon pagoda.

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This grand structure photographed by Klier is the Shwedagon Pagoda, a golden 326-foot-tall Buddhist pagoda.

The Shwedagon Pagoda is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar, believed to contain relics of the four previous Buddhas of the present Kalpa.

Klier captured the landscape of Rangoon in this photo from circa 1900. Rangoon is the largest city in Burma and a mix of British colonial architecture — modern high-rises and gilded Buddhist pagodas define its skyline.

Buddhist monks and Buddhism were a major theme in Klier’s photo series. Here, young Buddhists learn the peaceful ways of their faith while paying their respects to the older monks.

Burma under British rule — Vintage photographs from Myanmar’s days as a British colony

Burma, which became Myanmar in 1989, was a British colony from 1824-1948 when it was made independent.

Images taken by German photographer Adolphe Philip Klier in around 1900 look at Burmese life under Britain.

They show average Burmese citizens going about their daily life as well as the influences of British life.

By Danyal Hussain

Daily Mail online - 3 Jun 2019

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Candle Light at Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar

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Pratu Journal, Vol. 2 (2023)

A new volume of the Pratu Journal has been publisehd, and the papers can be acessed here.

A new volume of the Pratu Journal has been publisehd, and the papers can be acessed here. This volume’s contents include: Recursion, Remembering and Re-telling Time in the Stupas of Pagan [ပုဂံဘုရားပုထိုးများအကြောင်း ထပ်တလဲလဲ အဓိပ္ပါယ်ဖွင့်ဆိုခြင်း၊ အမှတ်ရခြင်းနှင့် အချိန်အား ပြန်ပြောင်းပြောဆိုခြင်း] by Miriam Yeo Sze En Pemulangan Benda Cagar Budaya dan Identitas Nasional pada Era Pascakolonial…

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Waiting for that #2023 #countdown with the view of #Shwedagon #Pagoda. #fireworks, maybe? Or…some notable bang worth to welcome the #newyear? 🤷🏻‍♂️ May 2023 bring the best for the people of #Myanmar/#Burma. (at Yangon) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cm1e-e5ymxe/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

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I can’t help but notice the stark difference from 2019 Tiff vs now its almost like I’m looking at a completely different Cait. Even during Belfast era she wasnt this light and carefree, for obvious reasons ofc. But just looking at everything we’re seeing and getting lately just seeing her happy and joyful is such a breath of fresh air and I’m sure she feels the same too. Hopefully this is the start of both of them finally letting those shackles fall off. They both deserve to be relaxed and carefree🥹

Dear Carefree Anon,

Amen to all of the above. And fingers crossed, since for some reason I think they will come clean. The tricky part is the 'when'.

I have also noticed people already mourning the end of OL and dreading the moment 'we won't see them together anymore'. As if. As if we saw them that often at all, heh: SC together and organically so, in the wild, has always been a welcome & unexpected bonus, not a rule of thumb. For (unfortunately) obvious reasons.

Also, I should remind the Dirge Droners OL will probably 'end' during the second half of 2025. Being understood that a wrap-up movie/movies is still possible. Something I am not very fond of, to be honest, but *** might want to milk that lucrative sacred cow to oblivion, after all.

[Horoscope Wheel on the ceiling of the Shwedagon Pagoda in Rangoon, Burma. Taken by me, in August 2010. Just because round and round it goes, where it stops, nobody knows.]

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SQA67ZGYUIOHG8Y76GTYBHU6gtsxybhaqvg7gtyhiug6rsghbhivgucydse5edrfvgufd6aftgsuybhbugatyuhujkFTD6RS4DFGD4RFTGYYUF6TGYBHJBFTDGVYBHUGYHJHUF3EWIEFWHUF8UE8734283838291HUDEHHOghiuefwqhoSHUEU0y789u8978HDE8y98U89y97tg9G9FG9G7G9F9GFUOHDOUFHOFIJOFIHOHOCFGUHQEWU9CJIJNDGT7PGWFIUGIYFEWCUICHUDUHOn November 7th 1862, Mirza Abu Zafar Siraj-ud-din Muhammad, known by his regnal title of Bahadur Shah II or his poetic title of Bahadur shah Zafar died of Natural causes at 5 AM in Yangon, Burma while in Exile. He was buried at 4 pm later that day near the Shwedagon Pagoda. Nobody showed up for his funeral. rip

Um...right.

Yo, are you good, anon?

I don't think they are...

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Day 8: Shin Sawbu!

Shin Sawbu was given the name Viharadevi, “Queen of the Monastary,” by her father, King Rahazadarit of Hanthawaddy Pegu, a kingdom in what is now Myanmar/Burma. It would prove an apt name. She was married to a royal cousin, with whom she had three children, but was widowed by twenty-five. After her father’s death, her brothers battled each other for the throne, one inviting the king of neighboring Ava to intervene. As part of the eventual peace settlement, Shin Sawbu was given to said king in marriage and forced to leave her children behind in Pegu. She was soon widowed again, and now trapped in a foreign kingdom. With the help of two sympathetic monks, she eventually mounted an escape, returning home in 1429.

By the 1450s, the royal house of Hanthawaddy was nearly extinct. Shin Sawbu’s son had briefly succeeded to the throne before being murdered by a cousin, who in turn had nearly all his surviving male relatives killed before being murdered himself. Shin Sawbu, last of the royal line, ascended to the throne of a kingdom in crisis.

She met that crisis boldly and well, ruling for seven years and becoming known as Binnya Thau, the “Old Queen.” For all that, however, a crown had never been her objective in life. In 1460, she declared one of the monks who had helped her escape Ava as her heir, marrying him to her younger daughter, and retreated to a quiet life of Buddhist devotion in Dagon. The sacred Shwedagon pagoda, which Shin Sawbu enlarged and beautified, still stands today.

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2022, Yangon, Myanmar: A Buddhist devotee prays next to statues during a visit to Shwedagon pagoda to mark the full moon of the Thadingyut festival.

Photograph: AFP/Getty Images

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Shwedagon pagoda interior, Burma

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Myanmar, a Southeast Asian gem, offers travelers an unparalleled adventure experience. With its stunning landscapes, rich culture, and welcoming locals, it’s the ideal destination for those seeking something off the beaten path. Don’t forget to start your journey in the bustling city of Yangon, where the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda gleams in the sunlight. From there, venture north to Bagan, an ancient city boasting thousands of pagodas and temples, perfect for a sunrise hot air balloon ride—a magical experience that captures the essence of Myanmar’s beauty.

For nature lovers, Inle Lake provides opportunities for trekking, cycling, and traditional boat tours. The lake's stilt villages and floating gardens offer a glimpse into the local way of life, while surrounding hills present fantastic trekking routes. Hike to remote villages and immerse yourself in Myanmar’s ethnic diversity, discovering unique customs and traditions.

The adventure continues in Hsipaw, a charming town in northern Myanmar. Renowned for its scenic hikes and waterfalls, it offers a raw, authentic look into rural life. For the more daring, the legendary Gokteik Viaduct, one of the world's highest railway bridges, is a thrilling train journey through Myanmar’s mountainous regions.

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