If recognition is achieved, thanakha will become Myanmar's second intangible cultural heritage to be recognised by Unesco, after its traditional water festival of Thingyan was added last December.

If successful, thanakha will join Myanmar's water festival of Thingyan as the country's recognized intangible cultural heritage, further cementing its iconic status.

The padauk is a sacred flower honored in the culture of Myanmar. It can be seen flowering during the Thingyan festival (Burmese New Year) celebration. Mid-April marks the annual blossoming of the ...

YANGON, Myanmar (AP) — Supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, but a celebration Wednesday feted something almost all find worthy: the use ...

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.