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Yangon is the present capital, Mandalay,
or the "City of Gems"- according to the
meaning of its former "Yadana Pon",
remains the country's cultural center.
Situated in the heart of the Upper
Myanmar, Mandalay is the economic and
religious center of upper Myanmar. Being
an old capital of Myanmar Kings, founded
in 1857 by King Mindon, Mandalay is
abundantly rich in historical memorials
and Buddhist monuments as well. The
pride of Mandalay is the Royal Palace.
It was the seat of the last Konebaung
Dynasty, burnt down by bombs during the
Second World War and now reconstructed
to its present glory. A number of cities
can be explored in its vicinity such as
Amarapura (the city of immortality), Ava
(golden era of Myanmar literature) and
Sagaing – a perfect place to retreat
from the stir of life.
Myanmar Marionettes
 Myanmar
Marionette, the art of manipulating the puppets
reincarnate at today's performing arts and become an
essential part of traditional performances. Originated
since Bagan era and well established at Konbaung
dynasty, Myanmar marionette show is much appreciated by
today's traveler to Myanmar.
Marionette, Myanmar called it Yoke Tae, is essentially a
string puppet. It is a royal entertainment in ancient
Myanmar not only showing the wooden doll but the
representation of a life-like human. The psychological,
perhaps a logical, explanation to puppetry is quite
interesting. A form of ancient art, puppetry is a way to
inform, to educate, and to entertain the people (the
royal families alike).
The old traditional art of marionette is almost faded
away then. It is recently been encouraged and Myanmar
Marionette has regained its popularity among the
tourists and locals alike today.
(
http://www.mandalaymarionettes.com )
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