#Myanmar is an active hashtag on Bluesky. In the last 30 days, 171 people shared 488 posts with it — around 16 a day. Activity is up 31% versus the previous week, peaking on Aug 3 with 49 posts.

Posts with #Myanmar

Doctors Without Borders / Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF)

@msf.ca

over 1 year ago

Our teams working in #Myanmar and #Thailand are safe and accounted for after a 7.7 magnitude earthquake struck the central region. Doctors Without Borders can support communities, once authorities grant unhindered access for teams to do assessments and provide medical care.

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Hadja Lahbib

@hadjalahbib.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Acting fast. EU is already providing €2.5mil in emergency aid for people affected by this morning’s earthquake in #Myanmar. This will help address the immediate needs of the most vulnerable. EU has activated its Copernicus satellite service to facilitate impact assessment.

ec.europa.eu

EU provides €2.5 million in initial emergency aid for people affected by the earthquake in Myanmar

In an immediate response after the deadly 7.7 magnitude earthquake that has struck Myanmar and the broader region today, the EU is releasing €2.5 million in initial emergency assistance. This new hum

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@womensartbluesky.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Chuu Wai, contemporary artist from #Myanmar who has shown her work internationally #WomensArt

Stylised artwork reflecting a Burmese female figure standing facing forwards holding another female figure who is limp and created in collage of text and monochrome imagery, all against a patterned red and orange backdrop

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

@nowaykgn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Akha women define their age or marital status within the community with the style of headdress worn. The famous headdresses worn by Akha women are called u-coes. Akha traditionally marry in their teens or early twenties. Polygamy is permitted. #Burma #Myanmar #akha #headdress #polygamy #sisters

A young Akha girl in Burma rests her head on her sister's shoulder. The Akha have several sets of rules governing matters on life, death, marriage, and birth. Akha traditionally marry in their teens or early twenties. Polygamy is permitted.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

@nowaykgn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Teeth blackening is a custom used to dye one's teeth black. It was primarily done to preserve the teeth into old age, as it prevents tooth decay similar to the mechanism of modern dental sealants. It was believed that only savages, wild animals, and demons had long white teeth. #Akha #Myanmar

Akha lady from Burma displays her teeth blackening while sailing for the camera. Teeth blackening or teeth lacquering is a custom used to dye one's teeth black. It was most predominantly practiced in Southeast Asian and Oceanic cultures but also among some groups in the Americas, most notably among the Shuar people of northern Peru and Ecuador. Teeth blackening is usually done during puberty. It was primarily done to preserve the teeth into old age, as it prevents tooth decay similar to the mechanism of modern dental sealants. It was believed that only savages, wild animals and demons had long white teeth. The filing and blackening of the teeth was also a popular procedure and assurance that one would not be mistaken for an evil spirit. Teeth blackening or teeth lacquering is a custom of dyeing one's teeth black. It was most predominantly practiced in Southeast Asian and Oceanic cultures but also among some groups in the Americas, most notably among the Shuar people of northern Peru and Ecuador. Teeth blackening is usually done during puberty. It was primarily done to preserve the teeth into old age, as it prevents tooth decay similar to the mechanism of modern dental sealants. It was believed that only savages, wild animals and demons had long white teeth. The filing and blackening of the teeth was also a popular procedure and assurance that one would not be mistaken for an evil spirit.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

@nowaykgn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

The Wa people live in the northern part of Shan State and the eastern part of Kachin State in (Burma) Myanmar. Both men and women chew betel nut, which stains the teeth black. Although unattractive to outsiders, black teeth are traditionally considered a sign of beauty among the Was. #Burma #Myanmar

Wa Lady smiling and showing her stained teeth. Shan State Myanmar
Both men and women chew betel nut, which stains the teeth black. Although unattractive to outsiders, black teeth are traditionally considered a sign of beauty among the Was.

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YourAnonRiots 🐈‍⬛🏴🇵🇸🇲🇲🇺🇦🇸🇦🦋

@youranonriots.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

This is big news! #ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for #Myanmar junta chief Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity over deportation and persecution of Rohingya minority #RohingyaCrisis #RohingyaGenocide www.theguardian.com/world….

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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief

Min Aung Hlaing accused of crimes against humanity over deportation and persecution of Rohingya minority

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

@nowaykgn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Jumping Cat Monastery Cats jump through hand-held hoops held by monks at Nga Phe Kyaung or "Jumping Cat Monastery" close to the Ywama village and floating market. The Monastery is wooden, built on stilts and the monks have trained their cats to jump through hoops. #Burma #Myanmar #monastery #cats

Cats jump through hand-held hoops held by monks at Nga Phe Kyaung or "Jumping Cat Monastery" close to the Ywama village and floating market. The Monastery is wooden, built on stilts and the monks have trained their cats to jump through hoops.

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Vanishing and Endangered Cultures

@nowaykgn.bsky.social

over 1 year ago

Inle Lake (Burma) Myanmar The fishermen of this region are famous for their leg rowing technique, standing on the stern on one leg and wrapping the other leg around the oar. This upright rowing technique, allows him to navigate his boat through the lake's dense hyacinth weed. #Burma #Myanmar

An Intha fisherman on Inle Lake Burma is rowing his boat silhouetted against the sun. With the oar tucked under his armpit and the shaft braced against the calf of his leg, he sculls with confidence and skill learned in childhood. This upright rowing technique, which is unique to the Intha, allows him to navigate his boat through the lake's dense hyacinth weed.

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William Strang

@strangphotography.bsky.social

9 days ago

A whole temple complex floating in the middle of a river, palm trees rising between its golden spires, and the only way in is by boat. Kyauktan Ye Le Pagoda, Hmaw Wun Creek, Thanlyin, Yangon Myanmar #photography #Myanmar #travel All on my blog www.strangphotography.com….

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MiMi Aye

@meemalee.bsky.social

about 12 hours ago

38 years since the #8888Uprising - we will never forget and the revolutionary spirit lives on, even though the Burmese military junta persists in its dictatorship to this day. #Myanmar #Burma

MiMi Aye @meemalee.bsky.social

It’s the 33rd Anniversary of the #8888Uprising So here’s some history for you. This is me with the Mandalayan side of my family in 1987. We’re at Upali Sima, on the way to Bagan in Burma (aka Myanmar). I’m the girl wearing the multicoloured dress. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar