Yangon Circular Train - A cinematic Myanmar
Welcome on board of the very authentic circular train of Yangon, Myanmar.
Music : Ikon - Night
Video made for Pegu Travels Yangon-based travel agency.
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Bago, formerly Pegu, is a city and the capital of Bago Division in Burma (or Myanmar). It is located 50 miles (80 km) from Yangon and has a population of 220,000.
According to legend, two Mon princess from Thaton founded Bago in 573 AD. It was written in the chronicles that eight years after enlightenment, Lord Buddha along with his disciples flew around the Southeast Asian countries. On his return journey while crossing the Gulf of Martaban, which happened to be at low tide, he saw two golden sheldrakes sitting, female on top of male, on a peak of land protruding out of the sea just enough for a bird's perch. Viewing this strange phenomenon, he predicted to his disciples that one day a country where his doctrine would thrive would come into existence in this vast sea area. That part of the sea, when it was silted up and ready for habitation approximately 1500 years after the prediction, was colonized by Mons from the Thaton Kingdom. Thus, the Mons became the first rulers of this country known in history as Hongsawatoi (Pali Hamsavati). Other variations on the name include Hanthawaddy, Hanthawady and Handawaddy; and in Thai หงสาวดี Hongsawadi.
The earliest mention of this city in history is by the Arab geographer Ibn Khudadhbin around 850 AD. At the time, the Mon capital had shifted to Thaton. The area came under rule of the Burmese from Bagan in 1056. After the collapse of Bagan to the Mongols in 1287, the Mon regained their independence.
In Lower Burma, a Mon dynasty established itself first at Martaban and then at Pegu. During the reign of king Rajadhirat (13831421) Ava and Pegu were involved in continuous warfare. The peaceful reign of Queen Baña Thau (Burmese: Shin Saw Bu; 1453-72) came to an end when she chose the Buddhist monk Dhammazedi (1472-92) to succeed her. Under Dhammazedi Pegu became a centre of commerce and Theravada Buddhism.
From 1369-1539, Hanthawaddy was the capital of the Mon Kingdom of Ramanadesa, which covered all of what is now Lower Burma. The area came under Burman control again in 1539, when it was annexed by King Tabinshweti to his Kingdom of Taungoo. The kings of Taungoo made Bago their royal capital from 1539-1599 and again in 1613-1634, and used it as a base for repeated invasions of Siam. As a major seaport, the city was frequently visited by Europeans, who commented on its magnificence. The Burmese capital relocated to Ava in 1634. In 1740, the Mon revolted and briefly regained their independence, but Burmese King Alaungpaya (or U Aungzeya) sacked and completely destroyed the city (along with Mon independence) in 1757.
Bago was rebuilt by King Bodawpaya (1782-1819), but by then the river had shifted course, cutting the city off from the sea. It never regained its previous importance. After the Second Anglo-Burmese War, the British annexed Bago in 1852. In 1862, the province of British Burma was formed, and the capital moved to Yangon. The name Bago is spelt peh kou literally. The substantial differences between the colloquial and literary pronunciations, as with Burmese words, was a reason of the British corruption Pegu.
In 1911, Hanthawaddy was described as a district in the Bago (or Pegu) division of Lower Burma. It lay in the home district of Rangoon, from which the town was detached to make a separate district in 1880. It had an area of 3,023 square miles (7,830 km2), with a population of 48,411 in 1901, showing an increase of 22% in the past decade. Hanthawaddy and Henzada were the two most densely populated districts in the province.
Hanthawaddy, as it was constituted in 1911, consisted of a vast plain stretching up from the sea between the To (or China Bakir) mouth of the Ayeyarwady River and the Pegu Yomas. Except the tract of land lying between the Pegu Yomas on the east and the Hlaing river, the country was intersected by numerous tidal creeks; many of which were navigable by large boats and some by steamers. The headquarters of the district was in Rangoon, which was also the sub-divisional headquarters. The second sub-division had its headquarters at Insein, where there were large railway works. Cultivation was almost wholly confined to rice, but there were many vegetable and fruit gardens.
Today, Hanthawaddy may be considered a district of the city of Bago.
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Yangon-Shwethalyaung Buddha-Bago-Kyaiktyio-Myanmar-Vacation-Trip.wmv
This is a Myanmar journey from Yangon via Shwethalyaung Buddha & more at great pictures and videos. Further to Kyaikpun Buddha at Bago or Pegu and Kyaiktyio which is a popular vacation and pilgrim destination, everyday hundreds of people make the trip to this pagoda up in the mountains south of Bago which is at the east bank of the river, this is a road and railway junction with routes leading to Mandalay and Pyay, Moattama (Martaban) to Mawlamyine. It also serves as a collecting center for paddy, bamboo and timber logs.
Famous for its cheroot industry many brands of this typically Myanmar smokers product are produced here, with salt, dried fish and a variety of handicrafts being available also.
Shwedagon pagoda - A cinematic Myanmar
Discover the most sacred Buddhist pagoda in Myanmar with Pegu Travels.
Music : Verbal Blogs channel
Video made for Pegu Travels Yangon-based travel agency.
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Lumix GX80
Lumix 12-32mm / 35-100mm / 25mm f1,7
Feiyu a1000
Mavic Pro
GoPro HERO4
Edited on :
Macbook pro retina 13
Final Cut Pro X
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Yangon Nightlife
Yangon is one of the lesser known nightlife destination in ASEAN (South East Asia)
but nevertheless, a target highly recommended checking it out. Burmese nightlife girls are sooooo interesting just smooth as silk. The place indicated here is the Zero Zone Rock Restaurant a bit rotten lik everything in Burma but a pleasant place to kick off the night. The nightclub and restaurant is right in Chinatown with many similar places around including a large night market.
Shwemawdaw PagodaI IN BAGO IN MYANMAR 03/01/2020
Shwemawdaw PagodaI IN BAGO IN MYANMAR The Shwemawdaw Pagoda is a stupa located in Bago, Myanmar. It is often referred to as the Golden God Temple. At 114 metres in height, the Shwemadaw holds the record for the tallest pagoda in the country although the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is usually credited as the tallest pagoda in Myanmar.
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Vlog#20 - The Highlights of Yangon
The Highlights of Yangon (Myanmar)
Yangon is the largest city in Burma and the center of economic activity. The city that is also known as Rangoon was the capital of the country until 2005, when a completely new city called Naypyidaw was built and made the new capital.
The city was founded at least a thousand years ago by the Mon people. According to local legend the city’s most famous landmark, the Shwedagon Pagoda was founded during the time of the Buddha and the city since then has been built around it. Yangon is not yet a modern city, it is a place where Buddhist monks walk the streets barefoot, men wear the traditional longyi clothing and superstition still plays an important role in everyday life. The city has a certain colonial charm with its buildings from the colonial era, when Yangon was under control of the British from 1852 until 1948.
Yangon has a large number of landmarks from its long and rich history that are worth a visit.
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Burma: Kyaiktiyo and Bago
We visit Kyaiktiyo Pagoda, also known as Golden Rock, a famous Buddhist pilgrimage site.
Then we go to Bago to see the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, the Royal Palace and then Kyaik Pun Paya.
Back to Burma: The Entrepreneur Htet Myet Oo
Back to Burma is a video mini-series exploring the personal stories of Burmese expats who have decided to return to Myanmar.
These 5 individuals all left their homes during the military dictatorship and built new lives in foreign countries.
Now they have decided to return, to re-start their lives in a rapidly changing Myanmar. With cross cultural experiences, altered outlooks and a desire to be part of their country's future, how do these repats fare when they return Back to Burma?
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For over a century, a railway line has crossed Myanmar's Shan province. The Mandalay - Lashio Express connects the hot lowlands with the green mountains of Shan State in north-east of the country.
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Myanmar; Life on and at the banks of Inle lake.
Inle lake in Myanmar with communities living on the lake, they made floating islands to grow vegatables and fruits, the fisherman use an unusual technique to keep their boat stady while fishing.
Myanmar ( Burma ) Yangon, Shwedagon Pagoda !
The Shwedagon Pagoda, also known in English as the Great Dagon Pagoda and the Golden Pagoda, is a 99 metres (325 ft) gilded pagoda and stupa located in Yangon, Burma. The pagoda lies to the west of Kandawgyi Lake, on Singuttara Hill, thus dominating the skyline of the city. It is the most sacred Buddhist pagoda for the Burmese with relics of the past four Buddhas enshrined within: the staff of Kakusandha, the water filter of Koṇāgamana, a piece of the robe of Kassapa and eight strands of hair from Gautama, the historical Buddha. Uppatasanti Pagoda is an exact replica of Shwedagon Pagoda in Naypyidaw, the new capital of Burma.
Der Shwedagon, auch Shwedagon-Paya ist der wichtigste Sakralbau und das religiöse Zentrum Myanmars in Yangon. Er gilt als Wahrzeichen des ganzen Landes und ist einer der berühmtesten Stupas der Welt. Erbaut auf dem stark befestigten und mit zwei Terrassen geschmückten Hügel Pegu-Joma, überragt das Bauwerk auch heute noch die ehemalige Hauptstadt.
Shwedagon Pagoda Yangon Myanmar, Yangon city Visit by Renu Pandey
The most impressive pagoda, also known as the Golden Pagoda, is the most important place of Buddhist pilgrimage in Burma. The main stupa enshrines the Gautama Buddha's sacred relics as well as the three preceding Buddhas.
The more famous landmark of Yangon is the elegant Shwedagon Pagoda. The huge gold-plated pagoda, 99 meters high, with the diamond-studded spire atop a small hill in downtown Yangon, dominates the area and is visible from much of the city. There is a mystical atmosphere after dark, with the pagoda illuminated by spotlights.
According to legend the pagoda is over 2,500 years old and dates back to the Buddha's lifetime, making it the oldest pagoda in Burma. Historical evidence indicates the Mon founded the pagoda around the 6th century. Since then the Pagoda has been multiple times expanded and renovated, incorporating numerous smaller stupas and other structures.According to legend two merchant brothers from Okkalapa (present day Yangon) who lived in India met the Buddha about 2,500 years ago. The Buddha gave them eight of His hairs and told them to enclose them at the same spot on a hill in Okkalapa where relics of the Buddha's three previous reincarnations were buried.
The brothers went back to Okkalapa and presented the relics of the Buddha to their King who began searching for the spot. After years of searching a Nat spirit called Sularata has decided to help the King in vain. The Nat who was a million-year-old hat observed the previous three Buddhas ' visits and recalled the spot on the hill of Singuttara where the relics were enshrined. The building has four exits, all of which have either a escalator or an elevator, except for the Eastern one. All are guarded by huge Chinthes, Mythological Burmese lions with white body and golden head.
The upper part of the walls at the entrances to the complex are adorned with exquisite Burmese style portrayals of the Jataka tales, the legends of Buddha's past lives.The middle of the large complex is formed by a large 275-metre-long platform flanked by the central stupa and many smaller stupas. The main stupa enshrines relics of the four preceding Buddhas including the most recent Buddha's sacred hair relics.
Since the Shwedagon Pagoda is Burma's most sacred place for Buddhists, large numbers of devotees come to the Shwedagon daily. We walk about the stupa and make the Buddha's offerings.
There is a shrine with a Buddha image at each corner of the octagonal pagoda (one for every day of the week, Wednesday is split into two). In accordance with Eastern astrology each shrine has a planet and an animal sign associated with it.
The main stupa is the most remarkable building of the temple. It's visible from much of Yangon city at its hilltop position. The stupa is encircled by 64 little stupas.
The central stupa, which is 99 meters high, is fully covered with gold plating and enshrines the holy relics of Buddha. The center is sturdy and not publicly accessible.
On top of the pagoda is placed a seven spired hti, an ornament shaped like a umbrella with golden bells attached to it. The hti is adorned with thousands of diamonds and other rare gems.
If you're at the right place on the pagoda platform you'll see the reflection of the sun's rays from the massive diamond on top of the gold plated hti in different colors.
Largest bell in the country. Dhammazedi, King of the Pegu Kingdom, had an enormous bell cast in 1484 during the end of the 15th century. The bell, which is thought to have been installed in the Shwedagon Pagoda was the largest bell ever casted weighing nearly 300 tons.
A Portuguese named Philip de Brito e Nicote in 1608 who controlled Syria (present-day Thanlyin) as a Portuguese colony stole the Great Bell because he wanted to melt it down to manufacture cannons. Nevertheless, the raft carrying the bell sank in the river Yangon. The bell still stands today at the bottom of the river.
The Shwedagon Pagoda is located on Shwedagon Pagoda Road in downtown Yangon on Singuttara Hill, Dagon Township, just west of Kandawgyi Lake. A taxi to the pagoda from downtown should cost some US$ 3-4. Often the meter will not be used. Agree on the price first.
The temple is open every day from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Please dress with respect which means no revealing clothes, no shorts. Longyis (long cloth worn by the Burmese men) can be found at the ticket stand. Please remove shoes and socks, before reaching the temple grounds. Hang them at the door, or carry them in a plastic bag with you.The grounds, particularly during weekends and Buddhist holidays, can get very busy.
Admission fee is 5 dollars US per person. A guide would cost about US$ 5-10 for a few hours.
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Walking up Pyay Road in Yangon
In this video I take a walk up the long Pyay Road in Yangon. Along this road you will find many attractions such as the People's Park, the National Museum, many malls, Inya Lake and many others. In the video I visit a large compound of 66 monasteries and the Pegu Club - the old gentleman's club from colonial days.
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