Myanmar's first Thanakha performance competition highlights efforts for UNESCO recognition
Myanmar has held its first-ever performance competition of Thanakha in Yangon, bringing together men and women who proudly ...
Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on UN heritage list to boost cultural profile
Supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, but a celebration Wednesday ...
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Feature: Myanmar's 1st Thanakha performance competition highlights efforts for UNESCO recognition
May Thinn Kyi, 38, from the Myanmar Women Entrepreneurs' Association, highlighted the cultural significance of the event. "This competition reveals our heritage and showcases how Myanmar people love ...
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Timeline—One Year On: Key Developments in Junta’s Fast-Track Conscription
The law dates back to 1959, when it was created by General Ne Win, and was amended in November 2010 by then-dictator Than ...