Category: south east asia
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Sights and Sounds of Yangon – The Circular Railway
The Circular train is a remnant and a reminder of its colonial days. Yet, it continues to selflessly serve its citizens. Spanning 46 km and 39 stations, the Yangon circular rail forms a loop around Yangon. Built by the British, the 72-year-old commuter service network connects Yangon’s suburbs and satellite towns.
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Sights & Sounds of Yangon – 1
Rangoon was the earlier name for Yangon since independence from the British in 1948. Yangon became the closest pronunciation to its original Burmese (Myanmar) name.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Bagan, A Cultural Capital
#Bagan’s glories stretched from the 9th to the 13th century under the Pagan Kingdom. The Kingdom is largely credited for unifying the various regions that make up the modern day #Myanmar. During this period the Kingdom is said to have constructed over 10,000 religious monuments. Around 2000 of these temples remain.
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Innwa An Ancient capital
#Myanmar is a Gem of #Asia. In the process of its transition to a Democracy, Myanmar has opnened its doors to visitors from across the world. Myanmarese in collaboration with Global Travel companies are creating some very innovative travel experiences. <a href="”> Read More…
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Seeing Myanmar along the Ayeyarwady / Irrawady River – Glories of Mingun
Myanmar is a Theravada Buddhist country with over 90% of its population practicing the religion. Practitioners of the Theravada Buddhist school of thought claim to adhere most closely to the original doctrines and practices taught by the Buddha. Sri Lanka, Thailand, Cambodia and Laos are the other countries where the Theravada Buddhism prevails. In a…
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Welcome to Banteay Srei, #Cambodia
Banteay Srei was the only major temple at Angkor not built for the king. The temple’s original name was Tribhuvanamahesvara — “great lord of the threefold world” — named as usual after the central image (in this case a Shaivite linga). The modern name, Banteay Srei — “citadel of the women” or “citadel of beauty”…
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Mesmerizing #Cambodia – Valley of Thousand Lingas – Kbal Spean
On a trip to any country in South East Asia, it is a rarity to not come across a Hindu Temple – Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Burma, Vietnam and Cambodia, all of them have benefited from contacts which they have had with India over the centuries.
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