The Maravijaya Buddha statue is symbolically associated with the number nine – the talisman of Myanmar military. The name Maravijaya means “to conquer Mara [dangers].” In February 2022, Min Aung ...

Each year after the harvest season, the Ananda Pagoda Festival brings a thrum of activity to the ancient ruins of Bagan—the Ananda Temple. It's one of the biggest festivals in Bagan that symbolizes ...

Phaung Daw Oo Pagoda Festival 2024 in Myanmar. One of the most famous festivals in the Shan State is the Phaung Daw Oo pagoda festival, which is celebrated for 18 days. Dates: October 4–29, 2024. ...

Myanmar’s economy is headed for its worst performance since the pandemic as the strife-torn country reels from the impact of ...

The 20-meter Maitreya Buddha statue, made of reinforced concrete, was completed in 2010. The statue has earned international acclaim for its scale and serene design. The 20-meter-tall Maitreya Buddha ...

Yangon - Myanmar's former religion minister was jailed for 13 years on Friday, after he was convicted of using state funds to build a pagoda in his family name, and of sedition. Local reports said the ...

Myanmar's economy is set to shrink 2.5 percent in the 2025/26 financial year, largely as a result of March's devastating ...

YANGON: Myanmar will hold a traditional boxing competition at the Theinbyu Stadium in Yangon on June 22 to mark the International Olympic Day, an official from the Myanmar Lethwei Federation said ...

On a deeply emotional and spiritually charged day, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha arrived at Yen Tu Pagoda in Quang Ninh Province, Vietnam, ...

Looking for a chill weekend trip from Singapore? This 3D2N Da Nang itinerary mixes nature, culture, and cafés without ...