This document provides an overview of traditional foods and lifestyle in Myanmar. It notes that rice is the main dietary staple and that curries tend to be sour, salty, spicy and oily with creamy tastes. Many desserts are made of sticky rice and sweet syrup. The lifestyle is described as marrying within religion and donating generously. Recommended places to visit in Myanmar include Innwa Mingunn Sagain, the former capital and site of historical artifacts and temples, including the temple of Queen Myay Nu and the Mingunn Myatheintan Pagoda.
1. I N T R O D U C T I O N
W E L C O M E T O M Y A N M A R ! ! ! !
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2. T R A D I T I O N A L F O O D A N D L I F E S T Y L E
O F M Y A N A M R
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3. M Y A N M A R ' S
F O O D S
• Rice is the main diet.
• Sour, salty, spicy and oily:
creamy and tasteful tastes are
the main concerning tastes in
Myanmar curries.
• Similar to maple syrup, we’ve got
the sweet filling syrup which is
made with palm.
• Most of the deserts are made up
with sticky rice and sweet syrup.
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