Myanmar bids to put traditional thanakha face powder on U.N. heritage list to boost cultural profile
Supporters and opponents of Myanmar’s military government are engaged in a bloody civil war, but a celebration on Wednesday ...
Myanmar's first Thanakha performance competition highlights efforts for UNESCO recognition
Myanmar has held its first-ever performance competition of Thanakha in Yangon, bringing together men and women who proudly ...
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Myanmar holds 1st Thanakha performance competition in Yangon
YANGON, Feb. 12 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar held its first-ever performance competition of Thanakha -- a traditional yellowish-white ...
MYANMAR-YANGON-THANAKHA PERFORMANCE COMPETITION
People put Thanakha on their faces during a Thanakha performance competition in Yangon, Myanmar, Feb. 12, 2025. A total of 36 participant groups competed in the competition, showcasing various ...
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Myanmar's Cultural Emblem: Thanakha's UNESCO Journey
Thanakha, a traditional cosmetic paste in Myanmar, is celebrated across the nation even amid civil unrest. The natural product, rooted in heritage for over 1,000 years, is being considered for ...
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Myanmar (Burma): Myanmar wants the cosmetic paste Thanakha to be included in the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage list
The Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust (MCHT) organized a show this Wednesday in Rangoon as part of the movement to have the traditional Thanakha of Burma included in the list of the Intangible Cultural ...