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P
R E D I C T I O N...
If you want to feel the variations of dances, you can
find it in Myanmar. Myanmar  has
various dances and theatrical plays for occasions. They
also have the comedy style to be performed in some festival.
And some of the classical dances depict or take stories
from the life of the Buddha. And how about the music?
To
consider the facts about Myanmar music, it is mixed with
music from some countries. To study music, there are so
many unclear facts about Myanmar music. Myanmar music
has separate musical instruments and tunes. But that makes
Myanmar music have a lot of variations. One of the important
instruments is piano, which is a western's instrument.
That's one proof that Myanmar's cultures can be developed
easily and can be more various in years later.. And now
enjoy your trip to the various cultures of Myanmar
by "Alice P." - student
SEAMEO RSIP 2004 Indonesia team
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ARTS
IN MYANMAR (Oct
10, 2004)
On any occasion, people in Myanmar enjoy watching a pwe(show),
a religious festival or a wedding. Pwes range from slapstick to
religious plays. They are performed on a portable stage and may
last an entire night. The action is often accompanied by people
playing drums, gongs and cymbals. [more...]
TRADITIONAL
MUSIC OF MYANMAR (Oct
10, 2004)
Ancestors of Myanmar called Prome Dynasty entered Southern
parts of Ayeyarwady River from the upper parts of Chinese Rawsuko
River over thousands years ago. Myanmar ancestors were said to
be Mongolian. This dynasty came to ruin around the 1st century
of A.D. [more...]
HISTORY
AND THE FUTURE OF MYANMAR MUSIC (Nov
16, 2004)
In
traditional theater, music often enriches stage action by association.
There are particular melodic themes, styles of playing, and even
particular songs which are associated with certain stage actions,
such as love scenes, the appearance of villains, scenes with horses,
acts committed in stealth, chase and battle scenes. [more...]
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