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Myanmar day 8

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We were in one of the largest temples in Mandalay, a city that is considered the center of Burmese culture. We randomly ran into a temple ceremony, where everyone dressed up at their color most fashion. It was such a scene - but by the time we left, we still hadn't quite figured out who was the "leading character" for the ceremony.

Travel, AsiaBelinda ShiDecember 23, 2008buddhism, Mynamar, people, religious site, temple, AsiaComment
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