Celebrating Thanakha: Myanmar's Cultural Treasure During Conflict.


Celebrating Thanakha: Myanmar's Cultural Treasure During Conflict.

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Celebrating Thanakha: Myanmar's Cultural Treasure During Conflict.

Myanmar people are celebrating thanakha, a special paste made from tree bark. People put thanakha on their faces and bodies as a tradition.

Myanmar wants the United Nations to recognize thanakha as an important part of their culture. Thanakha has been used in Myanmar for over 1,000 years.

Pictures of people using thanakha can be found in old temples. The trees that make thanakha grow in a part of Myanmar where people are fighting against the army.

Even people who disagree with the government like to use thanakha. They used it during protests to show they were against the army taking over.

A special event was held in Yangon to show how important thanakha is to Myanmar culture. People sang, danced, and sold thanakha products.


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What is thanakha?

Thanakha is a special paste made from tree bark.

How long has thanakha been used in Myanmar?

Thanakha has been used in Myanmar for over 1,000 years.

What did people do at the special event in Yangon?

At the event, people sang, danced, and sold thanakha products.


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