| Last additions - Burma / Myanmar |
The witchAn actress dressed similar to a witch during the last perform of the day that was a stunning performance of a traditional story which received a long applause from the crowd outside the house.Nov 25, 2007
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The ShepperdOne of the actors dressed like a shepperd and with a traditional make-up during the last perform of the day that was a stunning performance of a traditional story which received a long applause from the crowd outside the house.Nov 25, 2007
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The Pink OneOne of the more versatile actors performing and singing during the birthay celebration.Nov 25, 2007
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Fascinated...During the perform, and especially at evening when more people came to watch it, children were without any doubt the more fascinated ones. Probably the first time in their lives that they've seen this traditional show.Nov 25, 2007
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Undefined...The costume, the position, the performance... it was quite difficult to define it with his make-up and pink costume.Nov 25, 2007
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A MusicianOne of the musicians playing some traditional music instruments during the birthday celebration.Nov 25, 2007
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Feel the music!All performances, based on traditional songs and music, also needs a great singer.Nov 25, 2007
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Nat StatueOne of the several Nat's statues located over the offerings during the birthday celebration.Nov 25, 2007
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What a woman!Without any doubt, the star of the birthday celebration! A really old woman participating wiht an incredible energy who performed several dancings. Of course in this case, alcohol was an energy source and really helpful for her.Nov 25, 2007
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The OfferingsLooking at these tables it may seem that this is a rich family celebration, but it isn't.For this day all the family members participate and help to make of it a really special celebration.
These are the food, drinks and alcohol offerings used during the performance, and over this, the nat staues to who are offered.Nov 25, 2007
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Make-up TimeBehind the small and improvized stage, the actors prepare their costumes and make-up for the next perform.Nov 25, 2007
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PerformingOne of the actors, dressed and maked-up for this performance.Nov 25, 2007
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Time for food!The perform, based on beliefs and traditions of Myanmar rural life is based in dancings and rituals with money, foods, fruits and of course, alcohol!Nov 25, 2007
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The Main protagonistCelebrating a 80th birthday in Myanmar is without any doubt a very special day, but having the energy of this old man to participate and dance in his celebration; is even more surprising!Nov 25, 2007
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The audienceIt was just a family party with some related guests, but outside and also watching the perfomance, lot of people of town came to enjoy it.Nov 25, 2007
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Ready to Perform!During this three-day celebration, even some family members joined the performing group and participated in the dancing actuations.Nov 25, 2007
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Dancing in CelebrationOne of the actors performing during the whole-day celebration.Nov 25, 2007
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Beautiful SmileTravelling in Myanmar is a very fascinating and beautiful experience, because aside nicer places, the best of all is their people who always has a smile ready for you, a really sincere smile.Nov 22, 2007
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Foggy MorningAfter a few hours of sunlight the fog starts to dissapear over the Ayeyarwaddy river in Sinpo, then is time for the tropical view fo the area surroundings.Nov 22, 2007
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Ayeyarwaddy RiverEarly morning the fog is usually covering the river, but just after a few time the sunlight make it dissapear and the river surrounded by mountains appear in the south of Sinpo.Nov 22, 2007
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Logistics in MyanmarEarly morning, really early morning, the calm dissapear of streets in town, and people start their working day going to the field, market or like this boy, transporting some water pots to the market.Nov 22, 2007
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Traditional Water PotsLike in every town of Myanmar, In Sinpo there is a typical market, and in this part of the country is common to find these colorful and traditional water pots.Nov 22, 2007
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River BoatLocal boat travelling between villages along the Ayeyarwaddy river.Nov 22, 2007
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River SunriseRiver Landscape in Sinpo is really beautiful because here it changes totally from vast plains to mountains, the town is just at the beginning of this mountain range.Nov 22, 2007
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Guesthouse in LontonView of the entrance of the first and original Guteshouse in Lonton, Indawgyi lakeNov 21, 2007
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Road CemeteryAlong the road heading to Putao north of Myitkyna there are some old cemeteries, of local christian people and 2nd world-war fighters.Nov 20, 2007
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River RoadsAround Myitson, and like in other places in the country, rivers become roads and these dissapear due to difficult terrain...Nov 20, 2007
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Searching for GoldLocal woman working to find gold near Myitson in the starting point of Ayeyarwaddy river.Nov 20, 2007
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Gold searchersIt seemed impossible at first sight, but it was true... here in Myitson during dry season local people still search for gold in a traditional way.Nov 20, 2007
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Formation of Ayeyarwaddy RiverConvergence of rivers Malhika and Mayhka in Myitson, north of Myitkyna, forming the main river of the country, the Ayeyarwaddy.Nov 20, 2007
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Green SellerA woman selling products from their family field in Myitkhyna evening market.Nov 20, 2007
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Vegetables SellersSome of the several sellers in the evening market in the main streets of Myitkyna.Nov 20, 2007
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