Culture of Myanmar
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The culture of Myanmar has been heavily influenced by Buddhism. Owing to its history, Burmese culture has significant influence over neighboring countries such as Laos, Siam, Assam in India, and Xishu
A wide range of Burmese lacquerware from Bagan
Sculpture of Thagyamin nat
Sculpture of Myanmar mythical lion
A theatrical performance of the Mon dance
Bamar people
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The Bamar people are a Sino-Tibetan-speaking ethnic group native to Myanmar. With an estimated population of around 35 million people, they are the largest ethnic group in Myanmar, accounting for 68.7
A Bamar couple in the 1890s
The extent of the 11th century Pagan Empire under Anawrahta
Wet rice cultivation is closely associated with the Bamar.
Old Bagan