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Myanmar Establish Diplomatic Relations

Myanmar, the full name of the Union of Myanmar. The name of the country comes from Sanskrit, which means “strong and brave”. located in the Indochina Peninsula of Asia. The area is 676,581 square kilometers. The population is about 44.74 million (1996), and there are 135 ethnic groups in total. The Burmese account for 65% of the national population, as well as the Karen, Shan, Kachin, Chin, and Kayah.

Burmese is the national language. 80% of the people in the country believe in Buddhism. The capital Yangon, in 2005, the Myanmar government moved its capital from Yangon, the largest city in the country, to the new capital “Nay Pyi Taw”.

Mineral resources mainly include oil, natural gas, tin, tungsten, lead, gold, silver, zinc, and precious stones. Forestry resources are abundant. Agricultural economy country, one of the underdeveloped countries in the world. Implement a market economy and gradually open to the outside world. The per capita GNP is 1,532 kyats (1995/1996).

The main agricultural products are rice, cotton, peanuts, jute, sugar cane and beans. The industry is dominated by rice milling, wood processing and mining, as well as small machinery manufacturing and assembly, textiles, sugar, paper, fertilizers, and pharmaceuticals. Export of rice, corn, beans, timber, minerals, gemstones, pearls; import of machinery and equipment, industrial raw materials and consumer goods.

Myanmar is an ancient civilization with a long history, dating back to 5,000 years ago, when the villages along the Ayeyarwady River in Myanmar were already inhabited by humans. According to legend, in 200 BC, the Pyu entered the upper reaches of the Irrawaddy and controlled the trade route between China and India. The Mon came to the Sittang River basin two centuries later, and in 849 the Burmese took over the Pyu River basin and established the city of Pagan.

After forming a unified country in 1044, it experienced three feudal dynasties: Bagan (1044-1287), Dongwu (1531-1752) and Gongbang (1752-1885). From 1824 to 1885, the United Kingdom launched three wars of aggression against Burma and occupied Burma. In 1886, the British classified Burma as “Upper Burma” and “Lower Burma” and became a province of British India.

The Union of Myanmar

Burma seceded from British India in 1937 and was directly ruled by the British Governor. In 1942 Japanese troops occupied Burma. In 1945, the national general uprising, the recovery of Burma. After the British regained control of Burma. In October 1947 Britain was forced to publish the Burmese Independence Act. On January 4, 1948, Burma declared independence from the British Commonwealth and established the Union of Burma. In January 1974, it was renamed the Socialist Republic of the Union of Myanmar. In 1886, Myanmar was classified as a province of British India. On September 23, 1988, it was renamed the “Union of Myanmar”.

It seceded from India in 1937 and was directly under British rule. In 1942 the Japanese army occupied Burma. It was reoccupied by the British in 1945. On January 4, 1948 (National Day), it broke away from the British Commonwealth, declared independence, and established the Union of Burma. On January 3, 1974, it was renamed the Socialist Republic of the Union of Myanmar. The country name was restored on September 23, 1988. Pursue an independent and active foreign policy, not attached to any major power or group of countries. On June 8, 1950, it established diplomatic relations with China.

The ancient city of Bago Palace The Mon palace rebuilt on the former site of the original Bago Palace is resplendent and resplendent. There is a museum of Bago history and ancient Buddhist art in the city. It is located 2 kilometers north of Boyuan Town.

Remodu Pagoda is located 2 kilometers north of Bago Town. It is built on a hill and faces the ancient city of Bago Palace. It is the most famous Buddhist pagoda in lower Myanmar and a representative of Mon Buddhist culture. The tower is 113 meters high, which is 14 meters higher than the tall Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon Ruida. as a local Buddhist center. All festive ceremonies are held here. Tickets: $2 for foreigners, free after 17:30 pm. The way to get there is the same as above.

Ruidaliang Reclining Buddha is located in the southwest suburb of Boyuan Town, 2 kilometers away from the town. Built in 994 AD. The reclining Buddha is carved from a single block of stone, lying on its side, with a body length of 54 meters and a height of 15 meters. The whole body is plated with gold foil. In 1756, Myanmar Sanyong Jiya marched into Bago, but the locals were unable to resist, so they hid the reclining Buddha underground. It was not discovered until the railway was built in 1881. After renovation, a temple was built to enshrine it. This is one of the important Buddhist sites in Lower Myanmar.

The Gayani ordination altar is located in a temple on the side of the road near Ruidaliang Reclining Buddha. It is large in scale and 2 kilometers away from the town. Historically, it is one of the four major Buddhist temples in Myanmar. Tickets are free, and the way to get there is the same as above.

The Four Fingers Pagoda is located between the Gayani ordination altar and the reclining Buddha of Ridharan. It is an open-air Buddhist sculpture group temple with free admission. The way to get there is the same as above.

1. Mohe Siddhi Pagoda is located 4 kilometers southwest of Bago Town, about 2 kilometers from Ruidaliang Reclining Buddha. The pagoda is very tall and slightly shorter than the Ruimodu pagoda.
2. Mohezhi Pagoda is located about 1 km southwest of Mahasiti Pagoda. It is also a tall pagoda in the wilderness. Tickets are free, and the way to go is the same as above.
3. Ruiyingla Pagoda is located about 1 km southwest of Mahasiti Pagoda. It is also a tall pagoda in the wilderness. Tickets are free, and the way to go is the same as above.
4. Tiantangang Pagoda is located about 1 km southwest of Mahasiti Pagoda. It is also a tall pagoda in the wilderness. Tickets are free, and the way to go is the same as above.