Myanmar

Background History of Traditional Costumes
Kachin men wear shirts, traditional jackets, sarong-like longyis or slacks. Kayah men wear white headdresses
and shirts with traditional jackets and trousers just past the knees. Kayin men wear their headdresses with
tassels hanging loose on the right side of the head. Chin men usually wear shirts and trousers but wrap
themselves with colourful blankets on special occasions. Mon men wear red checkered longyis, shirts without
collars and traditional jackets. Bamar men dress in longyis, shirts without collars and traditional jackets.
Rakhine men wear delicately woven longyis, shirts without collars and traditional jackets. Shan men dress in
shirts and traditional khaki jackets.
Kachin
Kachin men wear shirts, traditional jackets, sarong-like longyis or slacks. They also wear turbans or headdresses
with tassels, han ging loose one end on the right of their head. They keep a sword and a shoulder bag as an
ornament. Kachin women adorn themselves with hand-woven clothes with flowery and checkered designs. A
number of silver coins and studs are attached to their blouses.
Kayah
Kayah men wear white headdresses and shirts with traditional jackets and trousers just past the knees. Silver
daggers and stringed silver swords are carried on traditional occasions. Some Kayah women wear their hair in
high knots wrapped with red headdresses. Their sleeveless blouses are normally black, covering only one
shoulder. Red cloaks are worn over the blouses. Long white long shawls are tied around the waist with both
ends hanging loose in front. They usually wear red or black longyis.
Kayin
Kayin men wear their headdresses with tassels hanging loose on the right side of the head. They wear trousers,
longyis, shirts and tunics, which can be either pullover-type or jacket-type. Their longyis have horizontal stripes
with a parallel strip in the middle. Kayin women dress in long tunics and longyis, with headbands that have both
ends hanging in the front.
Chin
Chin men usually wear shirts and trousers but wrap themselves with colourful blankets on special occasions.
They wear headdresses with vertical black stripes. Chin women wear longyis long enough to cover their ankles,
and decorated with horizontal stripes, diamonds or flower designs. Their open-front blouses buttoned in the
centre, with short sleeves with checkered designs along the edge. They also wear a broad band of silver and
bronze wires around their waists. On festival days, they wear beautifully woven with silk blankets.
Mon
Mon men wear red checkered longyis, shirts without collars and traditional jackets. Mon women wrap their long
hair around a comb and wear longyis and open-fronted blouses that button in the centre.
Rakhine
Rakhine men wear delicately woven longyis, shirts without collars and traditional jackets. They also wear
ready-made turbans with the wing-cloth standing to the left. Rakhine women wear their hair in a variety of
styles. They wear front-opening blouses buttoned either in the centre or on the side. Their longyis are woven in
beautiful designs usually consisting of horizontal stripes. A shawl is wrapped across the body passing over the
left shoulder.
Shan
Shan men dress in shirts and traditional khaki jackets. Their baggy trousers are usually made of khaki. Every
Shan man wears a headdress. Shan women wear with longyis, blouses, an
PEOPLE AND SOCIETY
Myanmar has around a hundred different ethnic groups living here- quite a creditable number, considering that the
country isnt all that big. Around 65% of the population consists of ethnic Burmese, while the remaining 35% are tribal
and other ethnic groups are the Shan, the Karen, the Rakhine, the Chin, Kachin, and the Mon. In addition, there are
pockets of Chinese and Indian (Assamese) immigrants, many of whom have lived in Myanmar for generations, altogether.
Much of the countrys population is rural and is occupied in agricultural activities; many ethnic groups are still largely
untouched by Western civilisations and have rich cultural traditions because of the remoteness of the areas they inhabit.
Myanmars people speak Burmese and are amongst the friendliest and most accommodating in South East Asia, and most
would look upon the faux pas of an ignorant foreigner with a tolerant eye. However, that doesnt mean you can do just as
you please- it doesnt hurt to respect the sentiments of the people. Basically, mind your manners- pushing and shoving in
a crowded bus is all right, but yelling at people isnt. Keep your skimpy clothing well packed away, or flaunt it only on
beaches- mini skirts, shorts and tank tops are definitely not 'on, especially if youre visiting a place of worship. Shoes or
sandals should be taken off at temples or pagodas, and while youre in a religious place of any kind. You should make it a
point not to do anything that could be construed as offensive, such as talking loudly, or climbing onto a religious statue to
be photographed.
Jingle for Myanmar

I. If you want to enjoy
Come and join with me
That is what we think ooh.ohhh..
That is what we think ooh.ohhh..
II. Myanmar is so unique
People in there are sweet
That is what we Seeooh.oohh.
That is what we seeooh.oohh.
III. But I Can turn your eyes
In Myanmar thats full of lights
And I cant stop the music,in my mind
So you come, come,come with us
Chorus:Cause it starts with the M.M.M.M.M.M
And ends with the R.R.R.R.R.R.R.R
And we gonna go,go,go,go
In, Myanmar,In Myanmar
(Repeat Chorus 2x)

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