Myanmar

Culture

The culture of Myanmar is an mixture of centuries of Chinese, Indian, and Thai influences. This is reflected in its language, cuisine, and music. The arts have historically been influenced by Theravada Buddhism, as well as literature. However, in modern times, the culture of Myanmar has increasingly become westernized; this is most apparent in urban areas. Many, both women and men wear a sarong called longyi.

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See Burmese Martial Arts

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See also:

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• Literature of Myanmar
• Music of Myanmar
• Cuisine of Myanmar