Last time, we have introduce you first ten things to know before your Myanmar adventure tour, today, we will continue with the last 6 things about this Asia country
11. Direction
Myanmar(Burma) people believe that the East is very lucky and good. This direction will help them have good future. The reason is because Buddhism has opinion that the East is peaceful and quiet.
If you come to visit some Myanmar house, this custom is very clear. When they buy an altar, they will put it on the wall poiting to the East of their living room. When a Myanmar sleep, their head must be to the East direction to be safe. If they can do like thsi, their Buddha will protect them. Well, we all know that religion is very important and affects much, right?
History about directions
As a traveller, you also need to know about Myanmar history when taking a Burma tour. In the past, many prisoners were beheaded at the Western gate. This is in mind of Myanmar people. They think the West is very bad, it is a place for death and mishap.
To Myanmar, the East and the South are two main directions, the West and the North are not very important. So, one interesting thing is that the host always sit at the East or the South when having a guest coming.
12. Visiting houses
Having a chance to visit a Myanmar house is so great! You can easily get knowledge about their normal life, their custom and many other things during your Myanmar adventure tour. But there is one thing to do, to be polite ans smart. Like many other countries, if you are a guest, you should prepare well to behave politely. You can learn some greeting sentences, or to find out the reason for your visit. This will help you have good talk with people there.
Coming to a Myanmar home, you can even have good chances to receive small gift from them. They think that these gifts will be good souvenirs for their guest. This is also a good way to show how friendly and outgoing they are. Do not be surprise when receiving a gift from your Myanmar friend!
13. Clothes
Because Myanmar religion is Buddhism, people here dress very discreetly. Their traditional clothes are Longyi and flipflop. You can se not only women but also men in Myanmar wear dress. It is very convenient for them during hot day. You do not have to worry about this. Long yis is sold everywhere and very cheap. Myanmar tour companies will help you where to buy Longyi and even have advices for design.
Fliflop is suitable for everybody. Burmese do not use highheel or shoes much. They visit their pagodas and pray daily. Having flipflop helps them much and saves time. You should prepare a box of sunscreen to protect your skin in hot days Myanmar tour.
14. Food
Rice is popular in Asia. Like Vietnam, Myanmar also eat rice. They even have famous noodle like Pho in Vietnam. They also cook carry like Thailand and use chopsticks,too. You can spend time to have an Indochina tour to discover more about this.
Vegetables in Myanmar are clean. They do not use much pesticidies, so vegetables are very fresh and clean. You can eat all without worrying much.
One thing to remember is: eat with your left hand. Right hand is for personal hygien, not clean!
15. Education
In Myanmar, students learn not much. from 9 to 13, children are not at home. These children are sent to learn in the temples and pagodas as well. When they are old enough, 13 years old, they have a maturity ceremony. This time is very important to them.
Although Myanmar do not learn much, people here can use English well. You can easily work with Myanmar businessmen because they use English much. This is a very good thing to know to help your Myanmar adventure tour better.
16. Working time
Myanmar working time is different for many fileds. But like England, they almost work from 9 am to 5 pm and have a break at noon. They can a a short lunch from 15 to 30 minutes. Myanmar do not sleep at noon.
Lunch in Myanmar can help you fill full but not drunk. They do not drink wine, beer during their working time. So you can have a safe private Myanmar tour here.
Once again, you can get more knowledge for your next Myanmar adventure tour. Be safe, be cheap and great moments- this is what a Myanmar can bring you!
