27 Jan - 7 Feb 2000
MYANMAR

The following series of photo exhibits gives you a general idea on the various aspects of the country and its people. You will notice that all the pictures look dark and perhaps a little gloomy. These pictures are specially selected instead of  the more colourful and better slides to bring across one point: behind the amicable and innocuous faces, colourful culture and beauty, many are still living in the shadows of  poverty, hardship and bleak political situation.

 

 

Education

Primary education is often offered free of charge, usually by monasteries. There is a shortaqge of trained teachers and many students drop out as they proceed higher. Universities have been closed by the government since 1996 for fear of organised protests and riots by the students. 


EF 17-35L, VS100

 

 

Bagan

The vast plain is thickly studded with thousands pagodas of all sizes and shapes. Eroded by time and weather, most of the carvings and artwork on the exterior are now gone. What's left are the skeleton of red bricks. The wondrous sight is the most spectacular in Myanmar and among the best in South East Asia.


EF 70-200L, Velvia

 

 

Inle Lake

Fishermen carry the unique conical trap on their flat bottomed-boats to fish. While standing at the stern, they wrapped one leg round the oars to row their boats.

EF 17-35mmL, VS100

 

 

Agriculture

Bestowed with good climate and soil, agriculture remains to be its base of economy, producing mainly rice and timber. Forest has been cleared by cutting and burning at such a fast rate leading to deforestation.

EF 28-105mm, Sensia II

 

 

Transportation

Horse and bullock carts are common sights in villages and small towns. Public buses are often fully loaded with people. Confusing it may be but both left and right-hand-drive vehicles are driven on the road.

EF 70-200L, Provia
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