Travel Planning Guide for Myanmar: People, Culture and History

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Accommodations
- Accommodations in Myanmar
  One-click access to a wide variety of types of accommodations and booking sources in Myanmar, including: Ratings, Web, and Youth Hostels.
Air Travel
- Air Travel to Myanmar
  VeriNav simplifies the process of navigating the many ways in which air travel is sold today. Vendors listed here all offer airline tickets to Myanmar. Airline Sites, Discounters, Services for Air Travelers, and Web-Based Sellers are all provided for your ease and convenience.
Budget Travel
- Budget Travel to Myanmar
  
  Save on your next trip to Myanmar with VeriNav's Accommodations.
Business Travel
- Business Travel
Calendar of Events
- Myanmar Calendar of Events
  
  Public holidays and local celebrations for Myanmar. Choose the most festive time of year to visit, or avoid periods when businesses and visitor attractions are closed.
Cruises
- Cruises Calling on Myanmar
  Find the perfect cruise to Myanmar. VeriNav's Trip Planner makes it easy to find cruises calling on the destination of your choice. Compare Ocean Cruises offered by the most popular cruise lines. In many cases you can see the entire itinerary and all the sailing dates without searching any further.
Health and Fitness
- Replenish the spirit and join the many travelers who have embarked on a journey of well-being. VeriNav helps you locate the best in Myanmar.
Luxury Travel
- Luxury Travel to Myanmar
  For the ultimate in luxury and attentive service when traveling to Myanmar, consider the offerings in this category, which include Chartered Air, Luxury Cruises, and Luxury Tours.
Merchandise
- Travel Merchandise
  Great prices and convenient shopping for Luggage and Travel Gear
News
- Want to know what is happening in Myanmar? VeriNav draws on local, national and international sources to bring you up to speed.
People, Culture and History
- People, Culture and History of Myanmar
  
  Learn about the people of Myanmar and their culture and history.
Photos, Videos and Audio
- Photos, Videos and Audio of/about Myanmar
  
  For Purchase and Online
Places to Go
- Places to Go in Myanmar
  Resources for finding all the best places to visit in Myanmar : Visitor Attractions.
Planning Tools
- Planning Tools
  Essentials for planning any trip to Myanmar - whether business travel or vacation, include: Background Info, Currency, Entry Requirements, Health Issues, Holidays, Info Sources, Online Maps, Suggested Reading, and Weather
Services
- Services for Travellers to Myanmar
  Communications Services, Insurance, Services for Air Travelers, and Travel Documents
Specials
- Myanmar Travel Specials
  Take advantage of special savings. Current listings include Airfares.
Tour Packages
- Tour Packages for Myanmar
  VeriNav makes shopping for the right tour package easy, with many package types to choose from: Adventure, Escorted or Hosted, and Independent Packages. Many listings contain all the details you need to spot the right tour package for you. Save time before you examine the details with VeriNav's convenient summaries.
Transportation
- Myanmar Transportation
  Key information on Local Transportation.
Travel Writing
- Travel Writing about Myanmar
  
  Read articles, journals, essays and blogs by professional and amateur writers, natives of and visitors to Myanmar.
Vehicle Rentals
- Vehicle Rentals in Myanmar
  If it has wheels and you want to rent it in Myanmar, you'll find it in VeriNav: Car Rentals.
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Myanmar: People, Culture and History

Burmese New Year traditions

How they ring in the New Year in Myanmar, including songs and recipes.

Source: Miscellaneous sources

The culture of Myanmar

Topics examined include: Orientation, History and Ethnic Relations, Urbanism, Architecture and the Use of Space, Food and Economy, Social Stratification, Political Life, Social Welfare And Change Programs, Nongovernmental Organizations And Other Associations, Gender Roles And Statuses, Marriage, Family and Kinship, Socialization, Etiquette, Religion, Medicine And Health Care, Secular Celebrations, The Arts And Humanities.

Source: Countries and Their Cultures

A basic primer on the culture of Myanmar

Sections include: greetings, communication style, eye contact, views of time, gender issues, gestures, taboos and law and order.

Source:

Culture Crossing

Languages of Myanmar

An encyclopedic reference work cataloging all of the world’s 6,912 known living languages.

Source:

Ethnologue

General Info from the CIA Factbook for Myanmar

Essential background info for anyone planning a visit to Myanmar, includes: Map, Geography, Communications, Transportation, Military and Transnational Issues.

Source:

C.I.A. Factbook

National holidays in Myanmar

View secular and religious holidays celebrated in Myanmar

Source: Global Translations

Sacred places in Myanmar

Sacred Destinations shines a spotlight on places of religious significance and spiritual veneration around the world. Visit sacred places in Myanmar from Amarapura to Yangon

Source: Sacred Destinations

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