After working in the news industry for over 10 years, I am now writing articles related to Myanmar's socio-economic situation, cultural affairs, and environmental issues for Build Myanmar - Media.
While you might have seen massive hot air balloons before, the ones at the Taunggyi Tazaungdaing Festival are unlike any others you've encountered. There's something uniquely magical about watching these enormous illuminated balloons ascend into the sky on a cool night, accompanied by the rhythmic beats
Ko Zaw Min and his wife, who had settled in their small town, sold their 10 by 60-foot house with hopes of building a better future. Their plan was simple: combine the proceeds from the sale with their savings to buy a larger 20 by 60-foot plot. This was around
In the corridors of Rangoon University, a young man in simple canvas shoes and a pinni shirt was pursuing his second year of studies when his younger brother also gained admission to the university. Concerned about their family's financial situation, he made the selfless decision to leave his
In Myanmar's Buddhist culture, when it comes to making donations between monks and nuns, nuns have always been left behind - a deeply rooted practice in Myanmar's religious landscape. But that's not all.
Unlike monks, nuns cannot accept ready-made meals as alms. They also
