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Anade
''Ana'' ( my, အားနာမှု) is a Burmese cultural and social value that has no English equivalent and is manifested by very strong inhibitions (hesitation, reluctance, restraint, or avoidance) against asserting oneself in human relations based on the fear that it will offend someone or cause someone to lose face, or become embarrassed, or be of inconvenience. ''Ana'' also involves a strong sense of consideration for others' feelings and a desire not to cause them to feel psychological distress, unease, or burden. ''Ana'' significantly shapes interpersonal relationships and pervades everyday social interactions, as well as political and social behaviors in Burmese society. Comparable values are found throughout Asian societies, including in Thailand, where it is called ''kreng jai'' () and in Japan, where it is called ''enryo'' (). Etymology ''Ana'' literally means to have one's strength () hurt (). ''Ana-pana'' () is synonymous to ''ana'', with the suffix ''pana'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Culture Of Burma
The culture of Myanmar (also known as Burma) ( my, မြန်မာ့ယဉ်ကျေးမှု) has been heavily influenced by Buddhism. Burmese culture has also been influenced by its neighbours. In more recent times, British colonial rule and easternisation have influenced aspects of Burmese culture, including language and education. Arts Historically, Burmese art was based on Buddhist or Hindu myths. There are several regional styles of Buddha images, each with certain distinctive characteristics. For example, the Mandalay style, which developed in the late 1800s, consists of an oval-shaped Buddha with realistic features, including naturally curved eyebrows, smaller but still prominent ears, and a draping robe. There are 10 traditional arts, called ''pan sè myo'' (), listed as follows: # Blacksmith ( ''ba-bè'') # Woodcarving ( ''ba-bu'') # Goldsmith ( ''ba-dein'') # Stucco relief ( ''pandaw'') # Masonry ( ''pa-yan'') # Stone carving ( ''pantamaw'') # Turnery ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
