YANGON, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar's traditional national sport, Chinlone (caneball), will be submitted for United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) intangible ...

Sean Turnell, author and longtime economic advisor to Myanmar's democratic government, was imprisoned for two years after the ...

The Irrawaddy looks at two key ethnic armies that are fighting to prop up the regime—one in southern Shan and the other in ...

An in-depth examination of traditional Samoan cultural concept Tofā Māmāo by Te Herenga Waka—Victoria University of ...

Nestled within Bangkok's bustling districts, Little Myanmar offers a vibrant enclave where Burmese traditions, cuisine and communities thrive, creating a distinct cultural tapestry ...

The India-Myanmar border is not only a frontier that New Delhi needs to secure, but is also a vital tool in India’s foreign ...

Young artists from the Mon ethnic group held a performance this Thursday to celebrate the 78th Mon National Day in the Burmese city of Yangon. The Mon are an ethnic group from Burma, primarily ...

Myanmar is applying to add thanakha to UNESCO's world Intangible Cultural Heritage list. The use of thanakha is believed to ...

The Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust (MCHT) organized a show this Wednesday in Rangoon as part of the movement to have the traditional Thanakha of Burma included in the list of the Intangible Cultural ...

Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the Mahakumbh has ignited a political firestorm, with opposition questioning its timing amid elections. While some see it as a dip of faith and a tribute to ...

From dragon dances to incense offerings, the festival is also a time to nurture centuries-old traditions -- though in this corner of the capital, they come with a high-tech twist. Billed as an "AI ...