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When a massive earthquake hit Myanmar last month, centuries of sacred history tumbled down -- towering Buddha idols, ...
PEKON, Myanmar — A charred Myanmar hillside is wreathed by flames, spewing ochre smoke that smothers out sunlight in an apocalyptic scene. But the villagers who set it ablaze dance below in a ceremony ...
A man stands near burning paddy stubble during a slash-and-burn farming festival on the border of Karen state and southern Shan state in Myanmar - Copyright AFP STR A ...
A charred Myanmar hillside is wreathed by flames, spewing ochre smoke that smothers out sunlight in an apocalyptic scene. But the villagers who set it ablaze dance below in a ceremony celebrating ...
Myanmar’s traditional new year celebration, known as Thingyan, takes place over four-to-five days each April, marking the shift from the old year to the new, according to the lunisolar calendar. At ...
The mayor also said she doesn’t think Utah leaders could have done anything else to keep the festival anchored here. Worel said she was proud of the collaboration among Park City, Salt Lake City ...
The Myanmar junta has not confirmed the meeting. The ongoing water festival of "Thingyan" in Myanmar usually marks the country's new year. It is a ritual of water splashing, symbolizing cleansing and ...
The 25-year-old Lake Oswego native used the impressive stage production to premiere his unreleased song "The Bell," which he had teased on social media ahead of his first-ever Coachella appearance.
From the ancient temples of Bagan to the peaceful waters of Inle Lake, Myanmar offers a breathtaking array of historical sites and scenic vistas. Explore the golden Shwedagon Pagoda, walk through ...
The 16th annual Earth Day Festival in Lake Cliff Park is a free, family event highlighted by environmentally sustainable businesses, live music and dance shows and food vendors. The five-hour ...