Which jobs are popular in Myanmar, adventure these interesting jobs with us!

Myanmar is well-known for its Golden pagodas in Yangon, Pyu in Bagan and Mahamuni in Mandalay. With thousands of pagodas and temples built, many myanmar people earn their living well. These top jobs are great jobs with high salary in Myanmar, adventure. Let’s see how they are with us.

BLACKSMITH

In Myanmar, blacksmith is a very popular job and it helps local people live well. Blacksmith is also called Panbe. To get a product, the worker has to spend much time waiting for the iron bars to be heated up. They use fire during their work. This job requires good health, skill and patient. This has been considered Myanmar traditional jobs for a long time, since it’s first appearence in XI century.

There are many products made by blacksmith such as knife, hammer, ax,… all of which are very useful in normal life. Other products are used in military such as sword, amor,… To the world, Myanmar blacksmiths are very famous, they may be the best out of all South east Asia countries. To get more experience of this World art wonder, let’s get to Myanmar and enjoy yourself.

Which jobs are popular in Myanmar, adventure these interesting jobs with us !

Even though it first appeared a long time ago, this job still appeals to many visitors who come and visit this place, they can even try to be a real worker. You can have fun with friends when trying this in your tour.

Gold and silver engraving

Pantain is the name of this job in Myanmar. In Myanmar, pagodas and temples are famous for its architecture and…gold. Many workers can be seen at the pagodas or at their own factory. Hundreds of people, both men and women choose this job for their living.

Myanmar also attracts travellers for its colorful and skillful rings, necklace, jewelries, bowl, cups,……artists have to be very careful when working in this field. This job requires long time practicing, high patient and passion.

In Myanmar, not only jewelries, bowls,…but also Buddha statue are also engraved very skillfully by experienced artists. Buying a necklace or a small ring is a good idea, or to save your Myanmar travel cost, you can choose a teaspoon instead but it is still a great souvenir to give to your friends and family. Along many streets of Yangon or in famous cities, visitors can easily find great products of engraving. Just to see how it is made, you can also watch how skillful the artists are.

Patain first appeared in Myanmar 1200 years ago. It now becomes Myanmar’s pride. The value of each product is very high, it worths much money and many rich people come here to add some more in their collection.

BRONZE CASTING

In Myanmar, bronze casting develops well. Myanmar calls this job by their local name: Patin. To adventure Myanmar, missing this art is really a big shortcoming. There are many products made by bronze casting such as gongs, bowls, pots, cups, bells, … In Myanmar, every pagoda and temple owns many bells from big size to smaller ones. So bronze casting develops well.

To Myanmar people, they believe that bells play an important part in their life. To whoever has belief in Buddha, they try to own as many bells as possible. Bell is also a symbol of Buddhism, so bronze bells are made very carefully by skillful and experienced artists.

Travellers from all over the world buy bronze casting products from this place like small bells in different size and shape, style. This helps Myanmar(Burma) people have a better living condition. Patin workers work really hard and they are worthy their salary.

SCULPTURE

Sculpture, also known as Panbu, is made by wood and ivory. This art appeared before XI and developed during the Bagan era. Subjects of sculpturing are about animals, human beings, nature. All products are very sophisticated and of high quality. To have a good products, artists have to spend hours sitting and working with great care and patient. This art really requires passion for sculpture in order to be a good worker.

The very first products of sculpture were lost and only some of them are left. From the first moment, sculptured products mainly related to religion. One of them is about an old gate of Shwesigone in Nyaung-U, a very famous Myanmar tourist site. These two places are good destinations for anyone who wants to explore myanmar culture and history: Mandalay and Bajaya Inwa monasteries.

Many products are now on display at many shops ranging from small to very huge. Buying along street shops, tourists can get better price and can bargain..

LACQUER

Panyun means lacquer. In this asia country, lacquer industry is very developed and it is counted as a great amount of Myanmar gross. This was first known from very early years of Bagan era, XI century. Lacquer products were mostly about Buddha life. Until now, artists also make normal products for habitants. They make cups, bowl, lunch boxes, betel nut, cigarette case,…You can walk along markets to adventure Myanmar more, especially about this art.

Products of lacquer are decorated with many colors. Green is very important in this art. Time passes by, lacquer industry becomes more and more popular. Tourists can buy some products as souvenirs. You can choose a set of rice bowl, or a bunch of chopstick.

HANDICRAFT

Myanmar is not a very developed country, but craft men can live well with good salary from their jobs. Many handicrafts in Myanmar appeal to tourists to visit and buy the products.

Producing cloths, lacquering, engraving,…helps Myanmar live a better quality life. Tourists can choose among their products to buy as special souvenirs for family and friends.

In Myanmar, traditional dress is dressed not only on special occasions but also on normal day. Many customers also buy Longyi whenever they come to visit Myanmar. It is a good way to help them earn a living. You can choose Longyi, dress, scarf, handkerchief, Shan bags,…they are at a reasonable price. These are really Myanmar attractions to visitors.

European visitors like buying Kalagar. This is a kind of tapestry. They are made and decorated with small beads. Many kinds of patterns can be used such as elephants, birds, dancers,…

Gemstones and jewelries are also ranging from small size to very big shape. They are sold along the streets in Yangon. If you want to save a little of Myanmar travel cost, you can choose small necklace on the street, it is cheaper than in shopping mall.

Travellers can also get to wholesale market and enjoy potteries such as tea pots, vase of flower, jars,…

Adventuring Myanmar top jobs above will help tourists have better understanding about human here. They even can get new experiences and favorite products . Many places for discovering these jobs are shared on facebook and Twitter. Don’t hesitate but keep going and get more experiences when you still have time.