People play Chinlone (caneball) at an indoor stadium in Yangon, Myanmar, March 22, 2025. Photo: Xinhua A girl plays Chinlone ...
If recognition is achieved, thanakha will become Myanmar’s second intangible cultural heritage to be recognized by UNESCO, after its traditional water festival of Thingyan was added last December.
Myanmar's traditional national sport, Chinlone (caneball), with a history spanning over 1,500 years, remains a vital part of ...
If recognition is achieved, thanakha will become Myanmar's second intangible cultural heritage to be recognized by UNESCO, after its traditional water festival of Thingyan was added last December.
to showcase thanakha as a symbol of Myanmar society by competing in traditional songs and dances. Outside the performance area, about a dozen stalls sold bunches of chopped thanakha wood and cosmetics ...