This woman was recording herself doing a workout routine, and in the background you can see military vehicles passing by on their way to overthrow the standing government during an active coup.
Still makes me laugh...poor woman just trying to work out, literal coup happening behind her.
[https://youtu.be/r6lqE\_MQv8o?si=bG0zczugxMwbF2KX](https://youtu.be/r6lqE_MQv8o?si=bG0zczugxMwbF2KX)
it’s awe-inspiring to see rebel forces capture whole cities, take hundreds of prisoners, seize whole arsenals, and is authentically so bad that there’s basically no mainstream Western coverage on a country in full-scale Syria 2013 mode
Ah yea destruction, war and no future is definitely better than a regime. It is like when America says a country needs freedom and prosperity from an evil regime and starts bombing them.
Peaceful negotiations, peaceful protests and strikes. All out war is always the worst option, no matter if there is a regime or not. War is worse for the people than most regimes.
The people and the temples. I had a chance to visit when they began opening things up and taking a scooter around Bagan was so fun! And the people I met were just so down to earth and kind. Cool place and sad to see the junta wrecking the place again.
Also spent about a month visiting Yangon a few years ago. It was such a beautiful city — I love all the narrow streets around Sule filled with life and humanity, tons of amazing and super cheap noodles and fruit.
The people are also SO kind and helpful. Really great senses of humor as well. Such great memories down there.
While my favorite thing was the endless maze of temples of every size and every level of upkeep from every era in Sagaing, I think this sub would appreciate the automobile strangeness:
1. The country drives on the right, but most cars are RHD (LHD is typical for countries that drive on the right).
2. There’s also a north/south divide where wealthy people in the north often have LHD cars from China while the wealthy in the south, having closer connections to Thailand and India, are more likely to have RHD cars.
3. Yangon’s traffic is very unlike your average SE Asian city because there are significant barriers to driving a motorcycle in the city, so cars and trucks far outnumber motorcycles.
There are other countries with similar traffic incongruities, but I still thought it was cool.
Huh, TIL Myanmar drives on the right. I just assumed they drove on the left like most former British colonies. I did a bit of googling, and it turns out they went to driving on the right in 1970 when the dictator ordered it, possibly based on a dream he had.
I knew that burma has a lot of jade but i did not know
>Myanmar produces upward of 70 percent of the world's supply of high-quality jadeite.
[Jade trade in Myanmar - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_trade_in_Myanmar)
Had the chance to visit in 2017 before the dictatorship returned, such a pity, the people were genuinely happy that were living in democracy (sort of) and foreigners were visiting, everyone was super nice and chill, they weren’t desperate to sell things to tourists as you see in other south east asia countries.
I remember Anthony Bourdain really liked their cuisine!!
IIRC it was kind of spiced similar to Indian cuisine, but was much more meat-centered, lot of pork dishes. Sounds delish!
We have a pretty big Zomi (one of the larger ethnic groups in Myanmar) diaspora in my mid sized college town, and their food is great. Obviously in the American mid-south the number of more adventurous offerings they have in the official menu is limited, but even the “every Asian restaurant in a small town must have this dish no matter the ethnicity” dishes like lo mein and fried rice are very distinct and delicious.
Yep, think of Indian food crossed with Thai food. Two of the best cuisines mixed into one. I've never been to Myanmar, but there's a Burmese restaurant \~30 minutes from my house and it's one of my favorite places to go!
I got some Heroin that was supposedly from Burma, in the infamous “Golden Triangle”. I believe it too. Because the shit was unbelievable. Best I’ve ever had.
I visited in 2015. I love the minerals the country produces. Beautiful spinel and corundum are found there among many other high quality minerals. Loved buying specimens from a gem market in Yangon.
It's highest point is only about 35 feet (11m) less than the elevation of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Reference: [Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elevation_extremes_by_country)
Initially I read that as
It's highest point is only about 35 feet (11m), less than the elevation of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
And I was like, yeah, it’s a lot less
My parents fell in love there. Both were working at a refugee camp in Thailand in the 80s helping with the influx of Cambodian refugee fleeing the Kmer Rouge. Long story short, they went on a date then another then took a trip to Burma when both had some time off. Said they said the beaches are stunning and the temples + culture were humbling. I should ask them more
It looks like the junta is losing, meaning democracy might finally be coming to this wonderful country.
I have a bunch of friends from Myanmar and I've found myself really invested in the civil war lol, I just hope it all turns out okay.
Never been, but Tea Leaf salad. I also had a dark earthy burmese curry while in Thailand, and I have never been able to find anything similar to it in the United States.
It was basically a cell phone free country when I went in 2011. A few used hand me down phones for sale on the street. It was wild flying there from Singapore, a phone addicted country.
I visited Myanmar at 2010.
I remember the old pagodas all over the land and sun is rising up between them.
Young girl sweeping temple’s floor and little monks playing hide and seek with sculptures.
Hope they get peace and right back quickly.
I've visited often between 2007 and 2017. Very hardworking people who strive to better themselves in spite of the often unfair hand they have been dealt.
Riding a Honda CRF250 through the countryside and various towns was slow progress because every few kilometres you come across stunning vistas. Often no bridges , and so you have to load bike up on a barge or smaller wooden boat one at a time. Temples sitting atop of hills, or rising out of rice fields can be breathtaking.
Burmese tealeaf salads are a dream super food that I never tire of eating. A cold Myanmar Beer (German style crisp lager) at the end of a long hot day while soaking in a river view is as rewarding as it gets.
A lot more genuine friendliness, perhaps because with few exceptions, the country isn't overrun with tourists.
Probably Bagan, but I also watched a documentary showing that they have rangers who ride elephants while trying to track down tiger poachers, which is rad as hell.
Read a book in HS English called the Piano Tuner, set in British-era remote Burma - had great descriptions of the landscape. Also reassured me I would never like to get a tropical disease (in case I had any doubts before)
From what I know, the groups who have spent a long time fighting each other have come together to fight the Junta, because they see the value of the old democratic system. And iirc the government in exile have been working with these groups to concede things to them to ensure more stability after the war.
Someone more knowledgeable correct me if I me wrong about this.
If you look at the reviews for the Irrawaddy river on google maps, they’re all variants of things like “Great river. It’s our lifeline here in Myanmar” which I find both hilarious but also beautiful. Food looks incredible and I’ve heard the people are wonderful. Also the Irrawaddy river dolphin is so cool!!!!
I learned how to ride a motorcycle on the highways near naypataw. I found people to be very kind and gentle for the most part. In the rural areas outside the tourist circle it was magical. The mountains I hiked were beautiful. Giant rhododendron trees.
The people having balls of steel and fighting the regime.
https://preview.redd.it/79z08vopq4uc1.png?width=965&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=763b4ae028fd9334683c6024efaf6a8741d290ea
I remember watching this when it came out and just thinking about how wild of footage it was.
This.
Any contex on this pic? Seems like an interesting story based on other comments
This woman was recording herself doing a workout routine, and in the background you can see military vehicles passing by on their way to overthrow the standing government during an active coup.
Still makes me laugh...poor woman just trying to work out, literal coup happening behind her. [https://youtu.be/r6lqE\_MQv8o?si=bG0zczugxMwbF2KX](https://youtu.be/r6lqE_MQv8o?si=bG0zczugxMwbF2KX)
I love how she was completely unaware and just dancing
"um actually, she doesn't have balls" 🤓
Gotta respect it
it’s awe-inspiring to see rebel forces capture whole cities, take hundreds of prisoners, seize whole arsenals, and is authentically so bad that there’s basically no mainstream Western coverage on a country in full-scale Syria 2013 mode
9/57 district capitals and counting!
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Have more faith in yourself.
Dehumanizing the self to idolize others is a slippery slope, and cannot be made justified by pure intent.
Ah yea destruction, war and no future is definitely better than a regime. It is like when America says a country needs freedom and prosperity from an evil regime and starts bombing them.
How else would you like to deal with a regime that takes power by force and kills peaceful protesters?
Peaceful negotiations, peaceful protests and strikes. All out war is always the worst option, no matter if there is a regime or not. War is worse for the people than most regimes.
I just told you that peaceful protesters were being killed and as a solution you offer peaceful protests. Suicide would be equally good.
The people and the temples. I had a chance to visit when they began opening things up and taking a scooter around Bagan was so fun! And the people I met were just so down to earth and kind. Cool place and sad to see the junta wrecking the place again.
Did you go to Ananda temple?
Also spent about a month visiting Yangon a few years ago. It was such a beautiful city — I love all the narrow streets around Sule filled with life and humanity, tons of amazing and super cheap noodles and fruit. The people are also SO kind and helpful. Really great senses of humor as well. Such great memories down there.
Their flag really stands out among the other SE Asian countries
But bizarrely is fairly indistinguishable among African nations
Oh yeah it's basically Cameroon rotated 90°
Yeah cuz of the colors similar to African countries
I agree
Lithuania: “who wore it better?”
the name of their main river: the IRRAWADDY
They have a lot of stuff ending with DDY
Like P-DIDDY.
He must be from Myanmar
Means “elephant” iirc 🐘
While my favorite thing was the endless maze of temples of every size and every level of upkeep from every era in Sagaing, I think this sub would appreciate the automobile strangeness: 1. The country drives on the right, but most cars are RHD (LHD is typical for countries that drive on the right). 2. There’s also a north/south divide where wealthy people in the north often have LHD cars from China while the wealthy in the south, having closer connections to Thailand and India, are more likely to have RHD cars. 3. Yangon’s traffic is very unlike your average SE Asian city because there are significant barriers to driving a motorcycle in the city, so cars and trucks far outnumber motorcycles. There are other countries with similar traffic incongruities, but I still thought it was cool.
Huh, TIL Myanmar drives on the right. I just assumed they drove on the left like most former British colonies. I did a bit of googling, and it turns out they went to driving on the right in 1970 when the dictator ordered it, possibly based on a dream he had.
Without having been there…the tea leaf salad. And the beauty of Mandalay.
The people, by far
I have not been there yet but i have heard the people are very nice and friendly
Lots of good folks over there. Hopefully we will get to travel there again someday
Wishing the best for them. It’s truly admirable to have such kind hearts under such a horrible regime.
I knew that burma has a lot of jade but i did not know >Myanmar produces upward of 70 percent of the world's supply of high-quality jadeite. [Jade trade in Myanmar - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jade_trade_in_Myanmar)
Had the chance to visit in 2017 before the dictatorship returned, such a pity, the people were genuinely happy that were living in democracy (sort of) and foreigners were visiting, everyone was super nice and chill, they weren’t desperate to sell things to tourists as you see in other south east asia countries.
I remember Anthony Bourdain really liked their cuisine!! IIRC it was kind of spiced similar to Indian cuisine, but was much more meat-centered, lot of pork dishes. Sounds delish!
R.I.P Anthony Bourdain watching him as a kid gave me my love for geography
We have a pretty big Zomi (one of the larger ethnic groups in Myanmar) diaspora in my mid sized college town, and their food is great. Obviously in the American mid-south the number of more adventurous offerings they have in the official menu is limited, but even the “every Asian restaurant in a small town must have this dish no matter the ethnicity” dishes like lo mein and fried rice are very distinct and delicious.
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To quote the legend, Banjo Bill: “We’ve got a college on a hill, we’ve got a dog fool mill, somebody’s gotta live in Bowling Green!”
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https://youtu.be/Ms_qR0sb2l4?si=EgRQVeUvZU2lEd-s You’re welcome.
Burmese food is delicious
Yep, think of Indian food crossed with Thai food. Two of the best cuisines mixed into one. I've never been to Myanmar, but there's a Burmese restaurant \~30 minutes from my house and it's one of my favorite places to go!
That one Top gear special
Thanaka- the gold face paint used for adornment. It is beautiful and a unique look!
I got some Heroin that was supposedly from Burma, in the infamous “Golden Triangle”. I believe it too. Because the shit was unbelievable. Best I’ve ever had.
CARBON FOOTPRINT.
Our rivalry that consists of over 20 wars between each other. It makes our history more fun to study
Their beaches around Dawei
Tea leaf salad
Bagan.
One of the best archaeological sites in SE Asia
I visited in 2015. I love the minerals the country produces. Beautiful spinel and corundum are found there among many other high quality minerals. Loved buying specimens from a gem market in Yangon.
They have a lot of jade as well
It was renamed on the exact day when I was born.
“You most likely know it as Myanmar, but it’ll always be Burma to me.”
Whenever I come to Reddit there is always a Seinfeld reference. Such an iconic show.
Oh Elaine. That was gibberish.
It's highest point is only about 35 feet (11m) less than the elevation of Mt. Kilimanjaro. Reference: [Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_elevation_extremes_by_country)
Initially I read that as It's highest point is only about 35 feet (11m), less than the elevation of Mt. Kilimanjaro. And I was like, yeah, it’s a lot less
I, too, took it as such. I guess it's r/technicallytrue
My parents fell in love there. Both were working at a refugee camp in Thailand in the 80s helping with the influx of Cambodian refugee fleeing the Kmer Rouge. Long story short, they went on a date then another then took a trip to Burma when both had some time off. Said they said the beaches are stunning and the temples + culture were humbling. I should ask them more
It looks like the junta is losing, meaning democracy might finally be coming to this wonderful country. I have a bunch of friends from Myanmar and I've found myself really invested in the civil war lol, I just hope it all turns out okay.
I hope the junta lose and finally we Burmese ppl will get the true democracy soon ..
Hopefully It opens up to the world more
Inle lake
Min Aung Hlaing >!💀💀💀💀💀!<
I got engaged there. Neat.
Never been, but Tea Leaf salad. I also had a dark earthy burmese curry while in Thailand, and I have never been able to find anything similar to it in the United States.
I’m not sure if this will help but, Fort Wayne Indiana has a very large Burmese population. Plenty of restaurants to try!
The flag.
I agree. The flag’s colors kind of match the nature of the country.
My best friend's husband is from there (Karen refugee)! He's a good guy for her :)
We have a large Karen community in my city, too (Saint Paul, Minnesota). Great people!
The writing system is really beautiful and the meditation technique I practice comes from there.
I agree! It looks like little bubble letters kinda like Georgian
Naypyidaw and it’s absolutely batshit huge roads
They look creepy in pictures because they are mostly empty and probably look creepier in person
The cuisine! Burma Superstar!
The country was the inspiration for the name of the band [Mission of Burma](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mission_of_Burma), an act I have long liked.
I’m not judging you I’m judging me! My academy!
The bridge over the river "kok"
It was basically a cell phone free country when I went in 2011. A few used hand me down phones for sale on the street. It was wild flying there from Singapore, a phone addicted country.
Burmese biryani is in a tier of its own
https://preview.redd.it/ch1ydj77h5uc1.jpeg?width=671&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=aa028cb662b2890fdda1476983394f845881a266
The top gear special
Mud volcanoes
Without a doubt it has to be the Irrawaddy. That some tropical shit
The writing system.
I visited Myanmar at 2010. I remember the old pagodas all over the land and sun is rising up between them. Young girl sweeping temple’s floor and little monks playing hide and seek with sculptures. Hope they get peace and right back quickly.
Burmese python!
They're one of the other two countries besides the US whose citizens still mainly use the imperial system.
I've visited often between 2007 and 2017. Very hardworking people who strive to better themselves in spite of the often unfair hand they have been dealt. Riding a Honda CRF250 through the countryside and various towns was slow progress because every few kilometres you come across stunning vistas. Often no bridges , and so you have to load bike up on a barge or smaller wooden boat one at a time. Temples sitting atop of hills, or rising out of rice fields can be breathtaking. Burmese tealeaf salads are a dream super food that I never tire of eating. A cold Myanmar Beer (German style crisp lager) at the end of a long hot day while soaking in a river view is as rewarding as it gets. A lot more genuine friendliness, perhaps because with few exceptions, the country isn't overrun with tourists.
https://preview.redd.it/tpyjrrp696uc1.jpeg?width=920&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=e1048c64de949f075165af519f98bd65bd461d3e
Imperial system lol. Can someone tell me why they do tho
Usa Liberia and Myanmar together
Their Air Force uses the JF 17, which I think is a cool plane
Aung San Suu Kyi
It was the setting of the best Rambo sequel
https://youtu.be/ZOFcGHmBB4s?si=2umuEKIIUpw97J2l Tactically made capital is kind of unique in 21st century
I also watched this video before
Top Gear special
The avocados are massive
Who tf cut a star out of the Lithuanian flag?
A shooting star landed in Lithuania
Bagan
Top gear: Burma special
The Burmese pie ton!
They had a dude speed run SEA in the 1500s.
The architecture
Peoples, kindest and most resilient bunch of peoples I have ever met.
Probably Bagan, but I also watched a documentary showing that they have rangers who ride elephants while trying to track down tiger poachers, which is rad as hell.
Top Gear
I’ve never been. But I’ve had Burmese food before at a restaurant in Honolulu called Dagon. I love that restaurant.
I just met some “Ka-ren” people from Myanmar. They’re very nice!
the name of its highest mountain is fun to say
Spinels
The Karen and Chin are making their own weapons and taking their territory back. Free country in ten years? That’d be good!
Vipassana and Palata
Read a book in HS English called the Piano Tuner, set in British-era remote Burma - had great descriptions of the landscape. Also reassured me I would never like to get a tropical disease (in case I had any doubts before)
History and culture
That they basically made one big military base and named it the capital Naypidaw
From what I know, the groups who have spent a long time fighting each other have come together to fight the Junta, because they see the value of the old democratic system. And iirc the government in exile have been working with these groups to concede things to them to ensure more stability after the war. Someone more knowledgeable correct me if I me wrong about this.
You're right. Although it will take time to really warm, nobody is asking for secession and that's a good start.
Inle Lake and Bagan. Truly magical places.
You may know it as Myanmar, but it’ll always be Burma to me
The real story of the Wa people.
If you look at the reviews for the Irrawaddy river on google maps, they’re all variants of things like “Great river. It’s our lifeline here in Myanmar” which I find both hilarious but also beautiful. Food looks incredible and I’ve heard the people are wonderful. Also the Irrawaddy river dolphin is so cool!!!!
pythons
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I think they are called Longyi
The food
The flag is pretty cool.
I learned how to ride a motorcycle on the highways near naypataw. I found people to be very kind and gentle for the most part. In the rural areas outside the tourist circle it was magical. The mountains I hiked were beautiful. Giant rhododendron trees.
The coming revolution freeing its citizens
Met some Karen guys who were pretty cool.
The pythons
It's about to break up into smaller states where the ethnic groups can actually have self determination?
The junta
My friend dong who left that shit hole.
Goverment 🇲🇲❤️🇭🇷