MINGALABA
MYANMAR
FACES
OF BURMA
'Mingalaba'
means good morning or hello. Disregarding how mispronounced the word
is by visitors it always puts a huge smile on the faces of the people
of Myanmar. It is not enough to call Burmese people friendly. They
are kind, warmhearted and smiling in spite of the poverty and
hardship surrounding them.
Burmese
people exert happiness and welcome visitors. Their smiling faces are
painted with thanakha, a paste that acts as sunscreen. It is also the
cheapest in the world beauty product and natural moisturizer.
So
“when in Rome” as the saying goes ….. it is a must to try
thanakha and see the results of its application. Not many visitors
actually try the product. However, all local ladies wear it quite
naturally. Thanakha face is definitely one of the faces of Burma. In
fact it is the most popular and ever present face.
Burmese
people often wear the tribal wear. Shan State has a strong identity
and the head dress is quite elaborate.
While
the ever present monks use the simple dress code. The people of
Myanmar are generous. Monks always fill up their bowls with donations
and food disregarding how poor the givers are. Tasty mohinga soup is
a favorite breakfast fare.
The
nation so diverse, a conglomerate of different states and tribes live
in harmony many could envy. A Burmese friend is a friend forever.
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