The national symbols of Burma (also known as Myanmar) are icons, symbols and other cultural expressions which are seen as representative of the Burmese people. These have been accumulated over centuries and are mainly from the Bamar majority, while other ethnic groups also maintain their own symbols.
No official codification or de jure recognition exists, but most of these symbols are seen as de facto representative of the Burmese people. The use of much of these symbols were cultivated during the Konbaung dynasty which ruled Burma from 1761 to 1885.
Video National symbols of Myanmar
Flora
The Burmese ascribe a flower to each of the twelve months of the traditional Burmese calendar. However, two flowers are seen as national symbols.
Maps National symbols of Myanmar
Fauna
Food
A popular saying states "A thee ma, thayet; a thar ma, wet; a ywet ma, lahpet" (??????????? ?????????? ??????????????), translated as "Of all the fruit, the mango's the best; of all the meat, the pork's the best; and of all the leaves, lahpet's the best".
Sport
Musical instrument
See also
- Mythical creatures in Burmese folklore
- Burmese dance
- Cuisine of Burma
- Music of Burma
- Longyi
References
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