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I recently watched the Documentary about one of Myanmar's artist, "A Sketch Of Wathone". 'A Sketch of Wathone', a film directed by Burmese director Kyi Phyu Shin which profiled Wathone's life, won a National Geographic award for best feature-length film.

From the withdrawal of his charmingly idiosyncratic home, Wathone - one of Myanmar's best-known painters - shares his thoughts about his life, art, and family. Wathone spent most of his life painting and lived plainly and modestly, agreeing to his colleagues.

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Firstly, he explicate about his name "Wathone" means "The Earth", he likes this name because he thinks "We're all part of the earth, no matter how rich or poor you are, you'll end up in the earth, as a corpse or ashes. He want to paint all the world's creatures. Money doesn't matter to him, he want to do what he love. He think many citizen have to do things to survive, but their hearts aren't in it, he doesn't like this kind of living. "He explains about his life partner, they has been married for 40 years, his wife is from village, she can contempt her life as well. Their children are all turned out well. So he pleased the whole his life and his house even though they are not too rich. He never beat his children but he was beaten by his parents. He doesn't like that kind of manner.

I read the news of his death, after the documentary has finished, so sad to hear. But I will always admire and remember him.

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The World's Five Worst Olympic Countries

1. Cuba- Drugs & Scandals

Unfortunately, Cuba is already a bad dream in the Olympic Movement. Why? Since 1964, Cuba has produced athletes with a huge superiority complicated and strong anti-American feeling. They have showed this anti-Olympic feeling many times. Angel Volodia Matos Fuentes, a Cuban taekwondo athlete, is the only athlete in the Olympic history that has hit a referee. This sportsman kicked a referee in the face after he lost a match at the 2008 Olympics. "We didn't expect anyone like what you have witnessed to occur. I'm at a loss for words. This is an insult to the Olympic vision, an insult to the spirit of taekwondo and, in my opinion, an insult to mankind", said Yang Jin-suk (World Taekwondo Federation secretary). Angel won a gold medal at the Summer Olympic Games in 2000.

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In Atlanta in 1996, the Cuban's women's volleyball team quarreled with the Brazilian team during the semi-finals. This is why Regla Radameris Torres Herrera, who has received some offers to become a top fashion model in Italy, was suspended and could not play for some months. Cuban players of women's volleyball are predominant for their aggressiveness against rivals.

Cuba's Javier Sotomayor Sanabria will be remembered as one of the worst examples in the world sports community. In 1988, Prensa Latina -Cuban news agency- announced that in its yearly poll of sportswriters Javier Sotomayor was named "Cuban Athlete of the Year". He beat out Felix Savon (boxing), Jorge Fis (Judo), and Ana Fidelia Quirot (track & field). Javier, known as "Soto", was one of the most victorious athletes in the history of the Cuban Revolution.

On September 8, 1988, Javier -whose country had boycotted the Summer Olympics in 1988- set a world narrative in the high jump. A year later he set another world narrative (2.45 m / 8' 1/2"). Under the direction of Jose Godoy, a Soviet-educated professor, he won practically all his competitions in the 1990s.

In 2001, Javier Sotomayor, in one of a series of exhibitions tournaments, tested inescapable for a muscle-building steroid. "The decision to let him compete again is like a hit in my face", said Arne Ljungqvist (vice president of the Iaaf).Two years ago, Javier also had tested inescapable for drugs at the 1999 Pan American Games in Winnipeg (Canada). However, he had been exonerated by the Cuban Olympic Committee. Furthermore, Fidel Castro Ruz -Cuba's dictator- denied that Javier had taken cocaine. In an narrative in Granma (Communist party daily), Javier said " I'm innocent. I have only seen that substance in the movies. I´m the victim of maneuver, a dirty trick".

Unlike Ben Johnson and Linford Christie, Javier received a special treatment by the Iaaf. He was banned by the Iaaf for only 11 months. Thanks to this, Javier Sotomayor could compete at the 2000 Olympics, where he won a silver medal. Three European countries, Norway, Finland and Denmark, criticized this controversial decision. "If you test inescapable and get suspended, you shouldn't get a reduced sentence just because you're a predominant track athlete", said Patrick Sjoberg, a former world narrative possessor in men's high jump.

2. Myanmar- Sports & Dictatorships

Olympic sport can unify a country like Myanmar -an Asian country which has many ethnic conflicts. However, it -pop. 52 million- has one of the world's worst Olympic teams. In the last fifty years, three dictatorships have destroyed the Olympic spirit in this land of friendly people. For unknown reasons, Myanmar did not compete at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Canada. In 1980, Sue Khin terminated in 47th place in the marathon at the Moscow Summer Games. Four years later, Myanmar -it officially changed its name from Burma in 1989- sent 1 athlete (boxer) to Los Angeles (Usa). In 1996, Myanmar was represented by only 3 athletes (athletics and shooting).

At the 2006 Asian Games in Qatar, Myanmar terminated 27th in the unofficial team standings (behind China, Bahrain, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Jordan, Lebanon, etc). In an interview, Khin Maung Lwin, secretary of the Myanmese Olympic Committee, said "Our Noc has worked in close collaboration with the respective national sports federations to make all the needful preparations for participation in Doha 2006. We have excellent the athletes who showed their best form and achieved top results from that 23rd Sea Games for the 15th Asian Games Doha 2006. As a founding member of the Asian Games Federation in 1949 and the Olympic Council of Asia, we believe the Asian Games is a very foremost tool for the development of the youth of Asia and for the promotion of international respect, friendly and goodwill..."

3. Albania - Enver Hoxha's Legacy

What is the presuppose why Albania does not furnish world-class athletes? Albania is familiar for its indifference to sports. It is one of the few European countries that have not Olympic champions. Albania was one of the most unsuccessful countries at the 2008 Summer Olympics in the People's Republic of China.

Like Mao Tse-tung (Chinese dictator, 1949-1976) and Pol Pot (Cambodian tyrant, 1975-1979), Enver Hoxha did not retain friendly relations with the International Olympic Committee. From 1950 to 1985, Enver Hoxha -one of the bloodiest dictators of the 20th century- gained a reputation as an anti-Olympic leader in the world. during his Maoist dictatorship, Albania boycotted seven Olympic Games (Rome '60, Tokyo '64, Mexico City '68, Montreal '76, Moscow '80, Los Angeles '84, Seoul '88), seven Mediterranean Games (Beirut '59, Naples '63, Tunis '67, Izmir '71, Algiers '75, Split '79, Casablanca '83) and other international events (Winter Games, World University Games, World championships, European tournaments). In 1985, two weightlifters had defected to Yugoslavia (currently Serbia).

Since 1991, the new government does not have interest in sports and recreation. This European nation is losing its best athletes, who are selecting to live abroad, and not returning to Albania. Many Greeks athletes have Albanian descent: Leonidas Sampani (weightlifting), Sawa Lika (track and field), Pyrro Dimas (weightlifting / Olympic champion, 1992, 1996, 2000), Mirela Manjani (athletics). At the World Championships in 2003, Mirela won a gold medal. Albania has been a member of the International Olympic Committee (Ioc) since 1959.

4.Taiwan is not Ethiopia

Who was the last world-class athlete of Taiwan? Her name: Chi Cheng (1959-1972). This Olympic ambassador has been called "the Eastern Flying antelope". At the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City, in October, she, who studied and trained in California, won a bronze medal in the 80 meter low hurdles. Two years later, she broken the world records in the 100m (11,00 seconds) and 200m (22,44 seconds) in July 1970, but she failed in the Olympic Games in 1972. Unexpectedly, she had an injury. Chi Cheng was the popular to win the gold medal in the 200m. To get ready for the Munich Games, she competed in Asia, Europe and the United States. In 1972, she announced that she was retiring from athletics. In 1971, she was elected "World Athlete of the Year" by the connected Press. In this election, she beat Edson Arantes do Nascimento, one of the most athletes of all time. Since 1972, Taiwan continues to celebrate Chi Cheng's world records.

Unfortunately, Taiwan can not furnish world-class athletes.

This Asian country -also known as Roc, Chinese Taipei, Republic of China on Taiwan or Free China- has 10,000 stadiums, 1,850 swimming pools, 1,420 tennis courts, 14,252 sports parks, more than 762 gymnasiums, nearly 9,100 basketball and handball courts, and 87 cycling tracks. With more than double the funds of Jamaica, Ethiopia and North Korea, Taiwan only has won two gold medals (1960-2008). At the 1996 Games, Chinese-Taipei sent 71 athletes and won one silver medal (tennis table).

They have not learnt the palpate of South Korea, whose athletes have won 85 gold medals-its best unconventional diplomacy in the world. A good example for a country which does not have full polite relations with 180 nations. Chinese Taipei -one of the developing world's most victorious democracies- is only recognized by 23 countries: Belize, Burkina Faso, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Gambia, Guatemala, Holy See, Haiti, Honduras, Kiribati, Marshall Islands, Nauru, Nicaragua, Palau, Panama, Paraguay, Saint Kitts & Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent & the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Sao Tome & Principe, Swaziland, Tuvalu.

5. Iceland- A country without Olympic Champions

Iceland - a nation in the North Atlantic near the Arctic Circle- has never won an Olympic medal in the Winter Games. It is one of the oldest Olympic countries in the world (Ioc member since 1921). Ranked by the United Nations as one of the richest countries in the world, Iceland has some sports facilities- indoor stadiums, winter Olympic arenas, sports parks and swimming pools. Many habitancy can not believe that one of the richest nations in Europe can not win a winter Olympic medal. Unlike Iceland, Liechtenstein -an area the size of District of Columbia- has won two Olympic titles and 58 World championships. Iceland -it is slightly larger than South Korea- took part in 15 editions of the Winter Games between 1948 and 2006. Glíma, a customary wrestling, is the national sport of Iceland.

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1976 - "Castro defends fighter facing ban", The Miami Herald, August 26 2008
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--------"La silenciosa caída del deporte cubano" (The silent fall of the Cuban sport ). Lima, 5 de septiembre del 2005
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------"Derecho al deporte", Cuba Internacional, Habana, julio de 1976
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United States Foreign procedure - Why North Korea But Not Myanmar?

The United States has been at the forefront of moves to weaken the North Korean government. It has forwarded and popular ,favorite United Nations safety Council resolutions that inflict a truckload of sanctions against what they call a "rogue state". However, a similar dictatorship exists in Myanmar (Burma) and yet nothing much has been done on it. Why is this so?

First, let us discuss the geopolitical aspect. The United States, geographically, is nearer to the Korean Peninsula and the Japanese Archipelago. At a time of war, it can directly send military from home to these places. Sites like Camp Humphreys in Anjung-ri and Pyongtaek, South Korea and the Kadena Air Base in Okinawa Japan, are directly have direct sea routes to the United States waters.

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On the other hand, Myanmar is more complicated. Going there would mean going through numerous national boundaries of Taiwan, Indonesia, Malaysia, India, Thailand and many more. At a time of war, this can prove to be too dangerous for Us forces, as they will be subjected to much hostility in the process. Thus, protecting East Asia is more useful to the Us than protecting Myanmar.

Second, East Asia has a bigger and richer economy compared to Myanmar, which virtually has none. Protecting the stability of East Asia will be economically more useful to the United States as it will ensure the continuity of active trade with the Us. Most of those that surround Myanmar, on the other hand, are still developing, compared to electronics giants South Korea and Japan.

Furthermore, the United States has military deployed in many other places in the world. It is also fighting simultaneous wars in Afghanistan and Iraq. Adding Myanmar to the list will mean further budget deficits, something that is very difficult to defend in congress. If Myanmar is included in the picture, Us military will be spread too thinly, something that is a no-no when it comes to accepted warfare. In short, there is very tiny economic incentive to help Myanmar, compared to helping South Korea.

In short, politically and economically, Myanmar for the United States is not too interesting.

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Ruby - Burning the Eternal Flame

Known to be the sticker of eternal love, the fiery and emotional ruby is normally presented as a gift for couples celebrating their 15th and 40th wedding anniversary. Although rubies come in distinct shades of red - from orange-red, pinkish, to purple-red - the most considerable form come in a deep red shade.

Common Locations of Rubies

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Mining for rubies started some 2,500 years ago, and to this date, ruby mining is still being undertaken in some parts of Asia such as Thailand and Burma, Australia, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and the United States. But Burma, now known as Myanmar, is the most customary source of fine rubies. Studies have shown that ruby mining in Burma could be traced way back into the Stone Age and Bronze Age, as proven by tools found in the Mogok mining area. Thailand, on the other hand, is carefully today as the most important trading town in the world when it comes to ruby trading. There have also been discoveries of rubies in some areas in Vietnam and most recently in Madagascar.

Myths and Rubies

In the aged Sanskrit language, ruby is called ratnaraj translated as "king of gemstones." aged Hindus believe that it is the "Lord of all Gems."

Also known as the birthstone of those born in the month of July, and in some studies those under the zodiac Capricorn; ruby is not only regarded as a sticker of eternal love.

Out of the many myths and legends surrounding its brilliance, the one that stuck the most to lovers of this persisting gemstone is the one that said one should always be appreciative of rubies because they become lackluster when neglected, overlooked or unloved. In a word, you personify its symbolism, and its point is revered in your association with it.

Sovereigns or crowned heads turned to rubies for help in predicting and consequently preventing impending danger. Royalties kept rubies in their possession to protect them against vulnerability. They believed that the stone turns dark in color when imminent danger is at hand and returns to its original shade when the threat is gone.

It is likewise believed that any one who wears ruby as jewelry is given good health, wealth, wisdom, and luck in love and can live peacefully among his enemies. This is probably one of the reasons why this gemstone has been regarded as one of the most cherished gems in history. Even today, rubies are viewed as more precious and rare than diamonds.

Its potential eternal flame, its brilliance, the way the shade of red is refracted on each facet of the stone, giving a distinct red every time you turn it towards the sun, and the rich legend surrounding it; these are only some of the finest qualities of ruby that make it precious and rare. This is why some true-blue romantics prefer it over diamonds. Diamonds may be a girl's best friend, and yes, they may spell forever, but forever does not cross over to eternity. A ruby's eternal flame does.

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Let Wei, The Most Brutal Form Of Combat, Is Back!

Let Wei, also known as Burmese boxing or Myanma traditional boxing, is a violent martial art recently "discovered" by muay thai fanatics. Sharing a base past with muay boran and pradal serey, Let Wei was practiced by Burmese warriors since the 12th century but not much was known about it until a few years ago. Myanmar's past fifty years of self-seclusion kept this antique native form of combat hidden away from the attention of martial arts practitioners. It evolved from battlefields to matches held in round sand pits while temples' fairs or foremost events patronized by Burmese kings, similarly to those organized in old Siam.

Every fight used to be "to the end", with no time limit, often ending with one winner and an unconscious loser. Boxers were specifically trained to endure pain and to keep on attacking even after being repeatedly knocked down and revived while the match. Head-butts, gouging and biting were also allowed. Therefore, many fights resulted in the death of one contender.

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Let Wei, also known as Burmese boxing or Myanma traditional boxing, is a violent martial art recently "discovered" by muay thai fanatics. Sharing a base past with muay boran and praadal serey, Let Wei was practiced by Burmese warriors since the 12th century but not much was known about it until a few years ago. Myanmar's past fifty years of self-seclusion kept this antique native form of combat hidden away from the attention of martial arts practitioners. It evolved from battlefields to matches held in round sand pits while temples' fairs or foremost events patronized by Burmese kings, similarly to those organized in old Siam. The preponderant Nai Kanomthom's story comes from those times. More recently (beginning of 20th century), rudimentary wooden rings were erected on temple or royal palace's grounds.

Every fight used to be "to the end", with no time limit, often ending with one winner and an unconscious loser. Boxers were specifically trained to endure pain and to keep on attacking even after being repeatedly knocked down and revived while the match. Head-butts, gouging and biting were also allowed. Therefore, many fights resulted in the death of one contender.

The Myanma traditional Boxing, founded in 1996 with government hold to promote Let Wei as a native sport, like the Thais did with muay thai, has defined the rules, the categories and the techniques allowed in the ring. Nowadays fights have 5 rounds of 3 minutes each on allowable rings. Boxers still fight without gloves, using only cotton or elastic hand bands. Rules are now roughly similar to muay thai but still permit the use of head butts, wrestling and marvelous take-downs. It is also allowed to attack an opponent when falling down (this used to be allowed in muay thai, too). Elbows and knees are the weapons of option for all fighters, used with full force without any protection. I personally saw a few teeth fly out of a guy's mouth in Yangon after a marvelous reverse-elbow hit him. Amazingly, the referee allowed him to continue the fight even though he was bleeding profusely, could barely stand and was visibly spaced-out by the blow.

From a spectator's point of view, Let Wei is fast, messy and brutally violent. Often both fighters attack simultaneously, hitting each other with marvelous combinations of punches, elbows and kicks; the focus doesn't seem to be on defending themselves against the opponents' marvelous blows but rather on attacking, all the time.

Let Wei fights are not "clean", in terms of techniques, but appear a lot more tantalizing than the majority of Lumpini's muay thai fights, which in comparison appear static, roughly dull. In a Let Wei fight you'll see plenty of jump-flying knees, pull downs and all sort of tricks tantalizing elbows. And all those vicious muay boran moves not allowed anymore in Thailand. Unfortunately, the fights can only be viewed in Yangon on weekends and while festivities upcountry. It's not easy to move nearby Myanmar (compared to Thailand) and such events are not tourist-oriented like in Bangkok.

A gorgeous opportunity to see something very similar to Burmese boxing falls every year in April, while the Songkran festivities shared by all Buddhist countries in South East Asia. In the Thai town of Mae Sot, on a ring near the border, Burmese fighters meet their Siamese counterparts for a ancient-style (no gloves, old rules) boxing competition. The rivalry between the two old foes becomes alive every year and it's boosted by the great estimate of betting going on nearby the ring. This event is recaptured in the Thai movie "Ong Bak" (2004), a Thai-made budget movie which generated great interest and demand for muay boran.

Even though there are well known Let Wei champions actively fighting in Myanmar, due to the brutality of obvious techniques and Myanmar's government voyage restrictions on its citizens, they aren't allow to compete neither in Thailand nor in any place else covering their country.

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Thailand as a Tour Destination

Thinking of Thailand as a tour destination? Think exotic, oriental, majestic and more!

Thailand's boundaries stretch to neighboring regions of Laos, Myanmar, Cambodia, Malaysia, the Gulf of Thailand and the Indian Ocean. The thoughprovoking Eastern city of Thailand offers gigantic scope for sea, air and road travel, dependent on a tourist's budget. Its four main regions, namely North, Central Plain or the Chao Phraya River Basin, North East (Korat Plateau) and South Peninsula live up to the true meaning of 'thai,' easily meaning free and denoting the same in its multicultural diversity that happily coexists with its diverse inhabitants.

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Agriculturally rich, with paddy fields dotted scenery that make room for patrimony palaces and celebrated temples alike, modern Thailand comes as a pleasant surprise for the global traveler: natural attractiveness of many beaches and islands, innumerable shopping bargains and vibrant festivities of carnivals and shopping centers that offer wide range in local foods and connoisseur cuisine, exotic hill - tribe villages and old ruins all conduce to Thailand's cosmopolitan air as a tour destination.

Thailand as a tour destination: its many thoughprovoking activities and pleasures.
Buddhism is the main religion in Thailand with the King of Thailand revered as the supreme monarch and also the patron of all religions embraced by the people. Thus, Thailand has religious tolerance woven into its communal fabric and respects habitancy of all races. This multiculturalism makes Thailand a hot favorite as a tour destination for the global traveler with add-on visits to around cities like Singapore, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Butterworth and other major southern Thai towns being part of an avid tourist's list. Places of traveler interest in Thailand consist of Phuket, Koh Samui, Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Krabi, Pattaya, Hua Hin, Koh Chang and Koh Samet while provinces like Krabi, Koh Libong, Koh Hai provides great photographic memoirs of Thailand as a tour destination.

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Appealing, Aesthetic Asia

Asia is the world's largest and most sure continent. It consists of more than 50 countries with each country marked with its unique legacy and culture. Asia has more than just a range to offer when it comes to travel and adventure. A big hit with the Europeans, Asia is vast enough to even keep the native Asians exploring and wanting for more. You can never have enough of it!

The Asia Pacific includes countries like India, Brunei, Cambodia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand, South Korea, Philippines and Vietnam. India with its magnificent Himalayas, the beautiful and age old Palaces and Forts and rivers is a true blend of medieval beauty and rich heritage. India being a uncostly and affordable country, like most Asian countries, benefits from its huge tourism business with frequent visits from habitancy all over the world and while all seasons. Known for its history and myths, India leaves you spell-bound with its exciting charm. China and Japan are two other Asian countries whose intense histories are remarkable and impressionable. The Great Wall of China stands undeterred, stretching out for miles, and justifies the sublime saying "He who has not climbed the Great Wall is not a Real Man". Shanghai is the central hub for market trade and also holds the true blue Chinese spirit. The Forbidden City, the Bund, the Terra Cotta warriors and the Yellow Mountains leave you gasping.

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Experience a Spectrum of Colorful Countries

Singapore is an island country, encapsulating the entire world within its not so large landscape. With the spectacular Merlion in tow, this Lion City has all to keep one advent back for more! Countries like Thailand, Philippines and Indonesia boast about the vast beaches and other world class attractions. Bangkok, the largest urban area and city of Thailand is a major tourist getaway. Bangkok brags of some of the most visited historic venues such as the Grand Palace and the Wat Pho. Also, countries together with Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Myanmar offer sublime recreational centers for one and all. With each country boasting of its culture, each can be connected in some sure way, thereby keeping an midpoint tourist on his toes in any place he goes.

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Places to Visit in Yangon, Myanmar

Yangon, Myanmar may be the biggest and most populous city in Myanmar and employed being Burma's capital, together with the capital of Yangon division. It also holds the distinction of having the most range of colonial structures in Southeast Asia, although in comparison to most Southeast Asian Nations, Yangon still remains deeply underdeveloped.

In spite of this Yangon is a well-liked tourist draw, commonly generally because it is the key industrial hub of Myanmar. Site visitors will well like the evidence of British, Indian, Burmese and Chinese influences within the city's infrastructure and structures. The culture in the town and its history is even now clearly observed inside sights of its folks walking down modern roads wearing the accepted longyi and also within the colorful structures and street vendors.

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The many way to get into Yangon is through the Yangon international Airport, that is 30 minutes away from your town. The airport serves direct flights from cities like Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, Singapore, Kolkata, and Taipei to name a few. Tourists are advised to take a taxi through the airport on the city, since most taxi cabs accept fare in Us dollars. Taking the bus which sits face the concluding is normally a far more adventurous choice since the bus tends to get crowed quickly. Other options for obtaining into the city consist of by train, or by boat.

The vital attraction in Yangon may be the Shwedagon Pagoda or the Paya which sits on best of Singuttara Hill. The temple is open from 6 A.M to 10 P.M. And site visitors can get in by paying a fee of per individual. One more attraction is one more religious shrine known as the Sule Paya Pagoda which is located around the busiest intersection of the metropolis. There can be an Anglican Cathedral,the Holy Trinity Cathedral and also a Jewish Synagogue, the Musmeah Yeshua Synagogue located within the town. The city can also be home to assorted social nature parks, surrounded by them Mahabandoola organery and the Zooligical Gardens.

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About Indonesian Living Room Furniture & Dining Room Furniture Made of Teak

The Teak Wood Tree

Teak Wood is a very dense hardwood that has very high oil and wax content which makes it a convenient selection for both indoor and outdoor use. The wood is naturally defiant to rot or degradation caused by fungal decay. It contains an valuable oil that resists water and prevents the rusting of iron, while its heartwood is defiant to termites and other insects.

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The coarse Teak Wood Tree ("Tectona Grandis") is a tall tree which is widely cultivated in tropical areas (e.g. Indonesia, Myanmar, Thailand). Teak wood is slowly hard, de facto worked and processed and very durable; beams known to be over 1,000 years old are still functional. The tree sometimes grows to a height of 150 feet (46 meters), and the leaves often grow 2 feet (61 centimeters) long and 1 1/2 feet (46 centimeters) wide. They yield a purple dye and are also used for thatch and for wrapping material.

Trends in Teak Furniture Production

Teak is classic to all other woods and it is used for teak furniture manufacturing, flooring, shipbuilding and normal construction. Currently, there is a strong wave of appreciation for and desire to avow the natural attractiveness of the earth. When talking about furniture, teak seems to fit into this niche quite well as it brings nature into our houses in a useful and practical way.

Teak Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture or Rustic Furniture of highest capability surely is not easy to find, especially in Indonesia, inspecting the sheer whole of all teak factories there. But if the international buyer is persistent and keeps looking, he will (maybe) find reliable teak factories which are innovative and open to new styles and trends. One of these new styles and trends worth mentioning in teak furniture output is the "New Rustic Style", where the teak wood is being grind along the grains, to emerge a deeper cut of the grains, in which way the furniture will get a very natural, unique yet contemporary look.

Teak Rustic Furniture

When the manufacturing partner has been chosen, the buyer should insist that the factory is being repeatedly checked and branch to constant capability control. This will ensure and guarantee highest capability as well as first class products. Especially in terms of classic capability and excellent workmanship about Living Room Furniture, Dining Room Furniture and Rustic Furniture made of Teak, the author knows where to go.

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Far East Painting - Burmese contemporary Art

Burmese modern Art - The History

Burma (Myanmar), a Southeast Asian country, has been isolated from the rest of the world since 1988, due to its non-democratic military dictatorship. Similar to its political and economic isolation, modern Art in this region also does not have much western influence. Developing on its own terms, art in Burma reflects a fine equilibrium between modernity and the country's rich cultural heritage. The motifs and art theme in paintings are often linked to the deep-rooted Marxist and Buddhist beliefs in the country. The difficult socio-political situation in the country also has a considerable affect on its modern Art.

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Contemporary Art is not much experimental in Burma, with oil, poster color, crayons, and watercolor as the most beloved mediums for paintings. A characteristic highlight of art instruction in Burma is the law of apprenticeship, where-in students learn from their masters in workshops. The improvement in modern Art is exiguous to the two major cities of Rangoon (Yangon) and Mandalay. The State School of Fine Arts opened in Yangon and Mandalay, in 1952. They are the first formal art schools of the country. The National Museum of Myanmar, established in 1952, was first platform for aspiring artists to display the nation's art.

The Artworks & Artists

Artists U Ba Nyan and U Ngwe Gaing were the first ones to introduce Western Painting style in Burmese Art. U Lun Gywe (Yangon, 1930) is carefully the most living master of Burmese Paintings. His style of painting is close to Impressionism, with his beloved field being the charm of women. 'Dancer I & Ii' (2006), 'Bathing Beauties' (2007), 'Bathing Nymphs' (2007), and 'Nude series' (2005) are among his preeminent artworks. Aung Kyaw Htet's (Myaungmya, 1965) work mirrors basic values and rituals that encompass Buddhism and his rural upbringing. Unlike most Burmese artists, his paintings depict the faces of monks and nuns in detail, with a special series of monks in red robes. 'Four Monks in White' (2006), 'Portrait of a Monk in Red' (2008), 'Robing at Dawn I & Ii' (2009), 'Innocence & Faith' (2009), and 'A Walk in the Sun' (2009) are among his innumerable artworks.

Some other ace Burmese modern artists are Maung Di, Khin One, Khin Maung Yln, Kyi Twe, Nyunt Myat, San Myint, Paw Oo Thet, Win Pe (Mandalay), Po Po (born 1957), Mote Thone, Soe Naing, San Min, Min Wae, Wah Nu (born 1977), Mpp Ye Myint, San Naing, Paw Thame, Nyein Chan Su, The Maw Naing, Aung Myint, Aung Ko, Moe Satt, Mrat Lunn Htwann, and Nyan Lin Htet.

Conclusion

Despite the absence of affluent collectors, the close-knit modern artists group in Myanmar exhibits its works in the inexpressive galleries of Yangon and Mandalay with mountainous zeal. Insulated from the western world, the unique 'eastern-ness' of their art expression has shown charm in the group realities of its conservative society. Myanmar's cheaper has seen mountainous growth, since it became a member of Asean in 1997. With this awakening, Myanmar Modernism, in its former pictorial connotations, also gained recognition in international art circles. Art critics over the world think Myanmar modern Art, with its dedication to most base daily situation, enlightening and fresh, compared to the sophisticated Western Art forms.

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Job shop for Indians Abroad

The tradition of Indians crossing the boundaries to seek best opportunities and build a good occupation has become an ongoing trend. This growing trend is at last becoming a considerable idea for professionals, managerial personnel, and white collars in their way to seek fortunes.

The job store over the globe is growing at a very rapid pace and along with the ask of talented, skill, and superior personnel is also increasing. Every multinational is in hunt of the best human resource to beat the high-end competition prevailing in the market.

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Beyond the boundaries there are many countries that are popular job hunting grounds for Indians. It is believed that Dubai and Muscat are the most adored locations. Many skilled and talented professionals from the country voyage to these places in hunt of high-paying jobs. Apart from these Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Nigeria, Tanzania, Kenya, Myanmar, Jamaica, Singapore, and Vietnam are also fast emerging as hot destinations.

Each country over the globe has its own specialization in terms of job requirement and industry. Myanmar and Vietnam is generally attracting accounting professionals from the country. Apart from accounting, real estate, agro-based industries, and manufacturing facilities are also dominant there. Africa generally attracts professionals from sugar industry, textiles, and agro-based industries. Singapore and Malaysia look for talents in the field of banking, financial services, trading, and insurance sector. Each and every business in different locations has their own defined vacancies with clear set of requirements and job responsibilities.

Most of the employers overseas keep Indians professionals on covenant basis at about two to three years. However, there are companies that offer full time permanent jobs but even there professionals have to serve a probation duration of about three to six months.

They generally prefer bachelors but some do provide house chamber and the basic requirements. companies and multinationals in countries like Singapore and Malaysia attract Indian talents by providing them with comfortable housing and a luxurious lifestyle. These major attractions do take them beyond the boundaries but in return they are wholly squeezed by the employer.

People do earn a lot while working abroad but there are some setbacks that sometime takes all down the drain. Long working hours is a coarse question all Indians face in their overseas jobs. The companies there expect high levels of operation that is not potential all the times. If the predicted level is not maintained then 'hire and fire' is the only institution widely performed. Some even take the passport of the employees till the tenure of the covenant is over or when the worker leaves the office.

Apart from all these, returning to India becomes more difficult. After working for long overseas, it is no ifs ands or buts provocative and difficult to get into the right job with the right wage box in the country. There are few who even have to give a long break of about two to three years for settling down in India after returning.

Definitely there is a good fortune beyond the boundaries but where there are peaks there are valleys too.

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Karen of Thailand

Karen are one of the hill tribes living in Thailand and are found in the hilly terrains of Northern Thailand. This tribe also inhabits confident parts of Myanmar. The Karen citizen moved to Thailand in the 17th century. There are two main sub-groups in Karen, namely the Skaw and Pwo. There are approximately 280,000 Karen living in the hills of Thailand.

The Karen live in bamboo houses raised on stilts and beneath which they raise domestic animals like pigs, buffaloes and chickens. They custom swidden agriculture and irrigate paddy fields. All the house members of Karen live together under a particular roof. The parents with their unmarried as well as the married children may also live together. The hamlet clergyman is given the highest authority to run the hamlet along with the elders.

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The Karen women are noted for their skills in weaving. They wear clothes that are hand-woven on back strap looms. Each group has its own style of dressing. Unmarried girls wear loose white vee necked blouses while married women wear blouses and skirts in bold colors, ordinarily blue and red. The Karen men furnish musical instruments and tobacco pipes and sell them in the lowland towns.

Most of Karen citizen are animists who believe in supernatural elements. They achieve rituals to gods of land and water. They also believe that spirits live in rocks, tree, and mountains. The Karen try to live in harmony with nature and they believe that the guardian spirits help them in important harmonious lives.

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Places to See in Bodh Gaya

The Bodh Gaya, settled in the Indian state of Bihar is one of the beloved pilgrim destinations for Buddhists and tourists over the globe. It was the place where Gautama Siddhartha attained the enlightenment while meditating under the illustrious bodhi tree. The place is thronged by devotees of Lord Buddha arrival from assorted corners of the world especially from countries like Srilanka, Bhutan, Myanmar, Japan, China, Thailand and other South East Asian countries. The following are some entertaining places to see in Bodh Gaya.

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The Bodh Gaya is spotted with numerous temples and monasteries that exhibit architectural brilliance.

Great Buddha sculpture - The eighty feet long sculpture is regarded as one of the most entertaining sites of Both Gaya. The sculpture is built in the posture of 'dhyan mudra' or meditation on an inverted lotus. The raw materials used for building the sculpture are red granite and sand stone. The sculpture was built with the aid of Daijokyo Sect of Japan. Historical evidence says that it took colse to 7 years and involvement of approximately 12000 masons for the building of the statue. On November 18th 1989 the Dalai Lama sanctified the statue.

Mahabodhi Temple - Under the order of emperor Ashoka a shrine was built near the bodhi tree or the tree under which the Lord Buddha attained enlightenment. The pyramid shaped temple is built with architectural dexterity manifesting four towers settled at its four corners.

Dungeswari caves - The Dungneswari caves are at a length of about 12 kilometers from Both Gaya. The caves are mysterious in nature. They display paintings and stone carvings of Lord Buddha. The graphics painted in the caves inventory the life story of the great preacher. One of the caves has a sculpture of Buddha depicting the acetic life of the sage.

Bodhi Tree - Gautama Buddha learnt the true meaning of life and death while meditating under the bodhi tree. Though the traditional tree no more exists but the sapling of the traditional bodhi tree brought from Srilanka is settled in the place. Ages back, Ashoka's daughter Sanghamita had taken a sapling of the real tree to Srilanka and planted it in a place named Anuradhapura. The present bodhi tree is more than 122 years old and is still alive.

Bodhi Sarovar - The bodhi sarovar is the place where Buddha used to take bath before sitting for meditation. The pond is settled to the west of the bodhi temple.

Chankarmana - The place is settled toward the north of the bodhi temple. It was the place where lord was walking while pondering on the dilemma either to share the divine knowledge with the world or not.

There are several other places to see in Bodh Gaya. You are recommended to do explore on the assorted places of Gaya and plan your holiday trip accordingly.

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The Seasonal Festivals of Myanmar

Myanmar is rich with a magnificent history and culture. It is what makes the country renowned among other around countries. Apart from the wonders and charm of Myanmar, it is also rich in each year festivities. Throughout the year, Myanmar celebrates separate festivals. Having a list of these celebrations will help you settle when to visit Myanmar and know what festivities to expect in the country in separate months.

List of Myanmar Seasonal Festivities

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Manaw Festival - The Manaw Festival is renowned every 29th and 30th of January in the Kachin State. It is the Burmese celebration of the New Year. The festivity is congregated at the Myitkyina with all the Kachin clans, which are the Myanmar hill people. During the Manaw festival, the Kachin tribes wear traditional costumes and dance around the Manaw poles, similar to the totem poles of the North American Indians.

Ananda Pagoda Festival - This festivity is renowned every January, depending on the lunar calendar. The Ananda pagoda festival is a popular celebration in the country. Monks wait in line as they are offered alms such as bowls of crisps. There are also holiday outings and pilgrimages done around the country.

Naga New Year Festival - This is renowned in the Sagai division. It is one of the most lively and colorful ceremonies in Myanmar. Hundreds of habitancy from separate tribes wear their vibrant costumes and accomplish ritual dances in the streets. You can examine this festival every 12th to 16th of January.

Htamane Festival - The Htamane festival or sticky rice festival is renowned all over Myanmar During the months of February until March. This celebration is all about the harvest of sticky rice and sesame seeds. The countrymen will cook varieties of sticky rice dishes. The Myanmar sticky rice is found all over Southeast Asia, but it is ritually renowned in Myanmar and is determined a national holiday.

Mahamuni Pagoda Festival - This is an additional one Myanmar festival renowned During the month of February. During this festival, there are contests held on the pagoda platform. There is also a variety of incense sticks burned as an gift to the country's Buddha image. All these are held During a full moon.

Shwedagon Pagoda Festival - The Shwedagon festival is a traditional Buddhist pagoda festival. It is one of the most foremost festivities of pagoda in Myanmar, and is renowned every 21st of March.

Kakku Pagoda Festival - Every March or Tabaung of the year, on a full moon, Myanmar celebrates the Kakku Pagoda Festival. March is the last month of the Myanmar lunar calendar. It is a three-day festivity of fun, gossips and trade for the older locals. Young habitancy spend time with their friends and is also a time for them to fall in love. Thousands of habitancy dress in colorful traditional costumes as they give offerings before the dawn of the full moon.

Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival - This is one of the largest pagoda festivals in the Upper region of Myanmar. The Mann Shwe Sattaw is found on the river ridge of Ayeyawaddy in Magwe. This is renowned in the Magway group every 8th day of April.

Water Festival - This is the most popular and vibrant celebration in Myanmar. All the habitancy of Myanmar will abandon work During this day and stand still. They will all fetch in the separate pagodas of the country and give offerings to the monks while they play traditional games and joyfully celebrate in spirit. This opening is done every 12th to 17th day of April.

Taung Byone Festival (Nat Pwe) - During the month of August, the Myanmar habitancy celebrate the Taung byone festival where they commemorate the spirits. This celebration is derived from the Hindu Natta, who is their lord and savior.

Yadana Gu Festival - renowned every 24th to 30th of August, the Yadana Gu festival is the most pleasurable opening as habitancy row boats in honor of Mt. Popa.

Hot Air balloon Festival - This is a very lively celebration in Myanmar. Every 6th to 12th of November, habitancy fetch in Southern Shan State to present their unique and colorful hot air balloons. It is something to look forward to when you pay a visit to Myanmar in November.

These are all the seasonal Myanmar feasts. So what month are you going to visit this vibrant and lively country?

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