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    The document provides details about 10 traditional Burmese art forms: 1) Panbe is the art of blacksmithing using iron and specialized tools 2) Panbu involves woodcarving and sculpture related to Buddhism 3) Pantain is goldsmithing and silversmithing to make jewelry 4) Pantin creates metal utensils from copper, bronze or brass 5) Pantut uses stucco to create floral designs and figures 6) Panyan is brick laying and masonry seen in Bagan period pagodas 7) Pantamault sculpts decorative stone statues of Buddha and animals 8) Panpoot turns wood using a lathe to

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    MYANMAR’S 10 FLOWERS

    1. PANBE – Art of the Blacksmith.


    The art of forging iron in a furnace and using specialized tools for creating
    various items from it.

    2. PANBU – Art of making designs in wood


    A branch of sculpture wherein figures and designs are made using wood and
    ivory, related to Buddhism.

    3. PANTAIN – Art of goldsmith and silversmith


    Making jewelry and ornaments from gold and silver. Myanmar is known for
    its excellent workmanship in this area.

    4. PANTIN - Art of making utensils from metals


    The art of taking metals such as copper, bronze or brass and making usable
    utensils from them. Gong and bells used in pagodas and made in this style are popular
    souvenirs for tourists.

    5. PANTUT – Art of creating and designing figures from Stucco


    A Pantut artisan uses Stucco to create floral designs and impressive figures
    such as dragons and lions. Me Nu’s brick monastery at Inwa is an example of Pantut
    workmanship.
    6. PANYAN – Art of brick laying and masonry
    The stone pagodas from the Bagan period are an example of Myanmar’s amazing
    Panyan works.

    7. PANTAMAULT – Art of decorative stone sculpting


    The art of making beautiful sculptures from stone. Traditionally Patamault
    artisans in Myanmar will make statues of Buddha, pillars, flagpoles, tables and animals like
    elephants and deer.

    8. PANPOOT – Art of turning wood in Lathe


    This art involves crafting wooden utensils by turning wood in lathe, e.g umbrella
    shafts, table legs and bed legs.

    9. PANCHI – Art of painting


    Myanmar’s traditional and unique style of painting. The Konbaung period produced
    the most paintings in this style.

    10. PANYUN – Art of making lacquerware


    Making lacquerware using wood, bamboo and a special kind of varnish to
    produce beautiful and decorative designs which are derived from stories about the life of the
    Buddha.
    BUDDHIST TERMS IN ENGLISH
    • PAY OBEISANCE / PAY HOMAGE
    - To show or express great respect to someone else.
    Example: He went to the pagoda to pay homage/obeisance to the Buddha.

    • SHRINE
    - A holy or sacred site where Gods, spirits or similar figures are
    worshipped or honoured.
    Example: Buddhists take incense and flowers to put on the shrine at the
    pagoda.
    • STUPA
    A small mound or dome
    usually containing a shrine to
    the Buddha.
    Example: There are many Stupas
    at Shwedagon Pagoda.

    • RELIC
    A religiously significant remain or artifact.
    Example: The Buddha’s hair at Shwedagon Pagoda is an important Buddhist relic.
    •NATS (SPIRITS)
    Taung Pyone Festival is the most
    famous festival of nats celebrated
    anaually in July & August.

    • NOVICE (Shinbyu)/MONASTIC ORDINATION


    A person who has entered a religious order & is
    under probation, before taking a vow.
    Between the age of 10-16, most young Burmese
    men and somg young women (Nuns) become
    Buddhist novices and go to live in monasteries.
    • ENLIGHTENMENT
    - The knowledge or wisdom of a Buddha.
    According to Buddhist tradition, he obtained his
    enlightenment in Bodh Gaya.

    • NIRVANA
    -A state of freedom from all sufferings.
    Nirvana is the goal of the Buddhists’ path.

    • DHARMA
    -The teaching of Buddhism taught by Buddha
    The Buddha’s sermons and teachings point towards the true
    nature of the universe.
    • ABBOT
    -The monk who is in charge/the head of the monastery
    Every monastery has its own abbot.

    • GAUNG OHN YITE (PILLOW FIGHT)


    -No specific rules for that game. two players, usually male,
    sit facing each other on a horizontal bamboo trunk, each
    armed with a pillow. the one being knocked out by his or
    her opponent from the lubricated bamboo trunk is the loser.
    • CHINLONE
    - Also known as “cane ball” has been an important role
    play over 1500 years, created as means of entertaining
    Burmese royalty. Normally made from handwoven ratten
    which sounds like a basket when hit.

    • KITTY CARD CARROM (ZEH DAUK KHONE)


    - Includes arrom board and pucks (numbered), deck of
    cards, origin from Indian , carrom – like billiards but
    played with small discs on a polished wooden table – is a
    common sight in bazaars throughout southeast asia and in
    myanmar’s teashops.
     
    • Lun Swe Pwe (tug of war)
    - a game that needed unity, strength, teamwork and
    determination for victory. Traditionally the game
    has been played to call the rains when there is drought since the
    ancient times.

    • Htoke See Toe


    - started over hundred years ago. Myanmar played this game
    earlier than Thailand. There are rules for the game. A team for
    the game with seven lines was formed with a coach and 10
    players (three of whom are substitutes). Plays should be stable
    and should not show any nerves in a Htoke See Toe game.
    Quickness and fitness are needed,
    • MOHINGA
    -Prepared with chickpea, duck egg and gourd fritter and
    smells fishy aroma.

    • FISHPASTE
    -Pungent paste made of either fish or shrimp by
    fermenting fish or shrimp that is salted and ground then
    sun dried.

    • MOTE LIN MA YAR


    -Lin ma yar means a couple: husband & wife. Very
    common snack in Myanmar, made of two spherical pieces.
    A similar snack eaten in Thailand is called Khanom Khrok.
    • DEEP FRIED STUFFS
    -They are very fond by locals. Most of them are samosa,
    spring rolls, pretzels, savory fritters, bread-fried,
    bayarkyaw, banana, potatoes in crispy fried garnishes.
    Usually served with a sour and sweet dip made from
    taramine.

    • MOTE LONE YAY PAW


    -Means “rice balls on the water”. Made by boiling up rice
    balls dough which pop up on top of boiling water. Stuffed
    with chili inside for fun during Thingyan Festival.
    • RICE CONGEE
    -A type of rice porridge or gruel.

    • JAGGERY (Palm Sugar)


    -Coarse dark brown sugar made by evaporation of the sap
    of palm trees.

    • STREET PANCAKES (Bain Mote)


    -Glutinous rice flour pancakew topped with white poppy
    seeds, silver almonds and fresh coconut slices. They are
    chewy, fluffy, crispy, nutty and light at the same time.
    THANK YOU EVERYONE!

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