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Donald Trump vs. Kamala Harris | U.S Presidential Debate
During the initial presidential debate, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump had a major confrontation, with Harris skillfully forcing Trump to defend himself for the entire 1 hour and 45 minutes. Harris, who is the vice president, came into the debate with a well-defined plan to unsettle Trump, and she carried it out with accuracy. She…
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Burma’s Unique “Hsaing Waing”
The topic of the Burmese culture would be incomplete without mentioning the music of the Burmese Orchestra. Also known as the Hsiang Waing, this traditional mix of indigenous instruments is known for its vibrant and distinctive sounds rich in cultural heritage. The orchestra arose many years ago as an unusual but unique branch of Southeast…
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Timeless Devotion: The Majestic History of Mya Thein Tan Pagoda
Timeless Devotion: The Majestic History of Mya Thein Tan Pagoda The Mya Thein Tan Pagoda, located in the ancient royal city of Mingun, Myanmar, is one of the country’s most iconic and visually stunning religious monuments. Built in 1816 by King Bagyidaw, the pagoda has a rich history that intertwines with the royal traditions of…
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A Father’s Love Amid Myanmar’s Flooding Crisis
Floods and landslides in Myanmar triggered by last week’s Typhoon Yagi and seasonal monsoon rains, which typically runs from May to October have been particularly severe this year, across Myanmar have killed 226 people with 77 missing, the Myanmar Alin newspaper reported on Tuesday (September 17, 2024). It has also been reported by media that…
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Influence of Buddhism in Myanmar
Introduction For decades, Buddhism has played a major role in shaping culture, society, and education. Buddhism is the world’s fourth-largest religion with 520 million followers, Buddhism in Myanmar is a dominant religion with about 90% of its population. Background Buddhism was introduced around the 3rd century BCE by Hinayana. The Began Empire is known as…
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Four Eye-Opening Facts About Marco Polo
Perhaps Marco Polo was the most influential traveler in history. After all, it was he who had journeyed through the waters of the Mediterranean and Black Seas, ventured into the endless Gobi Desert and became a close advisor for an emperor ruling in a strange foreign land unfamiliar to most Europeans at that time. But…
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Student Essay:Trip to Nyaung Oo Phee
Nyaung Oo Phee Island, nestled on the Andaman Sea’s west coast, is a dreamy paradise with fairytale-like features. The crystal clear water, the gentle sand, and the rejuvenating breeze envelop the island. The minute I stepped onto the island, I could feel the sand gently kissing my feet and the breeze taking me into…
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The Increase of social media influencers and content creators in Myanmar
During the past few years since COVID-19 began, the rise of social media influencers and content creators has become a significant trend in Myanmar, fueled by the increased accessibility of the internet and mobile phones. With huge social networking platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, and YouTube available, people are joining and using those applications daily,…
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