TRISHAW RIDE IN THE COLONIAL AREA
The wooden body or carriage fixed to a bicycle with a third wheel supporting the body is designed to carry two passengers, once facing the front and the other facing the back. This local transportation is used by many people since the olden days. They are convenient for short to medium distance trips and into side streets and difficult to-get-to places. We can go around the colonial area and it will be one of the lovely atmospheres.
As the majority of Myanmar are Buddhist, novitiation is vitally important. Novitiation is the act of putting one’s son into the Buddha’s order of the Sangha.
In Myanmar culture, mothers pray for sons so that they could perform this religious duty of novitiation ceremony for their sons. The parents are very proud to have their sons become novice and improve their religious training. What the ceremony includes depends on the financial status of the parents. There may be entertainment by Myanmar culture orchestras; there may be a procession of the novice-to-be through the town on elephant, or a house for the humble people on ox carts. The noviate wears a crown made of gold thread and glittery sequins, dresses in princely garments of silk, wears a gold headdress and is followed by his parents, family members and local damsels carryings sets of yellow robes, offerings, ornate betel box and by music troupes and dancers.
TRADITIONAL WEDDING RECEPTION
In Myanmar, regardless of the means by which a young couple is brought together, the marriage ties are social rather than religious. The Myanmar custom is to do court marriage in front of the honorable judge superiors by signing officially before celebrating ceremony.
The bride and groom are taken to their place in the stage by Master of ceremonies. The master of ceremony reads the Aubur-Zar, eulogy and oversees the performance of the marriage rites such as placing a fourfoot long chain around the couple’s necks, putting their hands together with palms facing each other, immersing their joined hands in a silver bowl containing scented water and soon. At the conclusion of the ceremony the guests are entertained with music & refreshments. The newlyweds greet the guests and thank them for gracing the occasion with their presence.
After the festivities are over, the young couple pay respect (Kadawt) to the respective parents and elders. The newlyweds then proceed to prominent pagodas and say prayers for “successive long marriage life.
DINNER AT LE PLANTEUR RESTAURANT
It has a great experience preparing Fine French Indochine cuisine by using the best of the local ingredients, herbs and spices enhanced by all the needed imported goods. It is possible to set up special decorations as a garden candle light dinner. Indirect lights shadowed by gigantic traditional Shan umbrellas will light up the garden. The coconut, palm and beetle-nut trees surrounding the area will be illuminated by a thousand candles, torchlights will shimmer.
We can set up the venue by decorating with plants, flowers, dancing floor (upon request), CD players, etc.
We can arrange eithertraditional music and dances or live music band for welcome & gala farewell dinners. Variety of Myanmar Traditional Culture Show can be arranged in Baganand inInle Lake and Pindaya Traditional dance & music of Shan & Danu races and Toe-naya dance can be arrange-able upon request.
For those who are interested in meditating, there are some options now available for beginners. We can arrange an hour or two short break courses in Yangon, Bagan and Mandalay with the guidance of a Buddhist monk.
In Yangon & environs, Mandalay, Sagaing and PyinOoLwin there are many monastic schools, blind & deaf schools and Orphanages for kids.To visit those projects and to contribute charity,we can arrange excursion visit to those Orphanages and monastic schools upon request.
Taking part in a cooking class during the stay in Myanmar will be fascinating and it is possible.Our Chefs from our properties can offer half or full day culinary class during which you will learn how to cook Myanmar national dish Mohinga, Laphat-thoke (tea-leave salad), to noodle dishes like Moh-te, Nangyi-thoke to traditional dishes. We can offer culinary classes in Yangon, Mandalay, Bagan and Inle Lake.
Myanmar is now producing Wines and becomesa member of the family of wine-producing countries of the world. There are a couple of vineyards and wineries in Southern Shan State nearInle Lake&Taunggyi producing and importing wines; namely Ayetharyar vineyard & Winery and Red Mountain vineyard & Winery. Both of them offer spectacular view over the vicinity and with their own restaurants. Excursion to these vineyards, wine production sites and Wine tasting are possible upon request.
Imagine floating over thousands year old pagodas and the mighty Ayeyarwaddy River, as the sun sinks slowly behind distant mountains. Balloons over Bagan affords visitors a unique opportunity to see this ancient kingdom, as it ever has been before. The sunrise and sunset champagne flights last just under one hour nd take off daily from October through to the end of March. The balloons are guided by gentle winds not exceeding 15mph, allowing passengers a serene and peaceful bird’s-eye-view of ancient temples drifting by. Using his skills, the pilot is able to guide the balloon to a gentle landing on the banks of the Ayeyarwaddy River, or in an open field, where the crew and the celebratory glass of champagne will be on hand. Today, Balloons operators in Myanmar allow you to float not only over Bagan but also over picturesque Pindaya&Inle Lake as well as over the Royal Mandalay.
BAGAN GOLF CLUB
It is open from 6 am to 6 pm, 18 holes course. Even though it is situated in the dried area, the green is acceptable for playing golf. The golf-set, the buggies, the umbrellas, the trolleys, the shoes and all the equipment for golfing are available at rent or on sale.
EXPLORATIONS BAGAN BY 11TH CENTURY STYLE HORSE CARTS OR BICYCLES
Bagan is dotted with thousands of ancient pagodas, shrines, ordination halls and monuments. The whole area covers with over 2000 standing monuments and some are in ruins. In order to contemplate such as marvelous landscape, we can provide the unique 11th century style horse-carts exclusively or bicycles.
The retrospection the trace of the 11th century is the one of the most beautiful memories of the trip. For the details, please kindly contact us.
COCKTAIL ON THE SAND WITH DEMONSTRATIONS OF PLAYING CHIN-LONE BEFORE THE SUNSET CRUISE
Chin Lone is a traditional game, which refers to a woven rattan ball, similar to takraw of Thailand & Malaysia. Informally any number of players can form a circle and keep the Chin Lone airborne by kicking it soccer-style from player to player; a lack of scoring makes it a favorite pastime with Myanmar of all ages.
NATS (SPIRITS) FESTIVAL
The cult of spiritualism takes one of the most important roles in daily life of Myanmar peoples. Mt.Popais supposed to be abode of the Nats and we can take your guests to know and experience how the peoples believe in the Nats and how they worship. We can observe a lot of statues of the Nats with offertories, how they make the procession to worship, etc.
The mediums wear the traditional costumes of the Nats and they invite them to transparent into their body and enjoy the festival. It would be authentic.
ALMS-OFFERING CEREMONY AT MAHAGANDARYON MONASTERY
In the daily life of Myanmar peoples, Buddhism is the most important and the monks are considered as the respectful persons. Donating the foods to the monks is the daily duty of Myanmar peoples and on the special occasions, they go to the monastery and offer the foods to the monks followed by the procession. We can take your guests to observe it at a special place.
BLESSING CEREMONY AT A TYPICAL MONASTERY
We can experience the tranquility and peacefulness at a typical monastery where there are about one hundred monks living and studying. In the evening (right after the sunset time), all the monks come to the ordination hall in a long line together for praying. After praying, we can receive the blessing from the monks and we can offer personally the soft drinks to all the monks. It would be really unique and emotional.
MYANMAR VILLAGE DECORATIONS AT THE POOLSIDE DINNER
Entrance gate made of woven coconut. Traditional Burmese colored flags. Colorfully decorated sticks of bamboo, Floating Pool Candles), Village stalls. (Weaving, Wood Carving, Tapestry, Painting), Village hut, Monastery, Bullock Cart & Animal, Pagoda, Shop Village, Bamboo lamp pole, nice lighting arrangement, (Stage beside the pool) Village stalls sell typical village products like longyi, shirts, carvings, gems and puppets. Staffs wear casual longyi, shirts and a farmer’s hat.
Guests are welcomed with “the sound of patala” sound presented by local musicians using bamboo and other traditional instruments.
PRIVATE DINNER AT MANDALAY ROYAL PALACE
We can arrange a private dinner at Mandalay Royal Palace where one can retrospect the 19th century when Mandalay was founded.
TRADITIONAL REGATTA FESTIVAL OF UNIQUE LEG-ROWERS
The romantic picture of the people standing at the stern of a slender boat, rowing with one leg with one leg with a backdrop of distant, mist shrouded mountains, the silence and tranquility disturbed only by the movements of the others on the water of the lake. Imagine how would be splendid the regatta of those unique leg-rowers? We can bring your clients to observe this special occasion during their stay in Inle Lake. Really, it would be the essence of being in Inle Lake. If the clients wish to join the event, they are warmly welcomed. Then the groups can honor the prizes to the winners. During the procession, we can observe the demonstration of Inle fishing methods. We can also arrange some drinks and snacks during the regatta on request.
As the majority of Myanmar are Buddhists, Noviciation is vitally important. Noviciation is the act of putting one’s son into the Buddha’s order of the Sangha. In Myanmar culture, mothers pray for sons so that they could perform this religious duty of Noviciation ceremony for their sons. The parents are very proud to have their sons become novice and improve their religious training. What the ceremony includes depends on the financial status of the parents. There may be entertainment by Myanmar culture orchestras; there may be a procession of the novice-to-be through the town on elephant, or a house for the humble people on ox carts. The novice wears a crown made of gold thread and glittery sequins, dresses in princely garments of silk, wears a gold headdress and is followed by his parents, family members and local damsels carryings sets of yellow robes, offerings, ornate betel box and by music troupes and dancers.
CONSTRUCTION OF INLE TRADITIONAL HOUSES & PICNIC LUNCH
We will visit a village on the lake where our guests will be received by the chief of the village. The carpenters will gather and build the traditional house. The ladies will prepare the traditional foods. We can have the experience of having the lunch at typical houses of the Inle Lake region.
PRIVATE LUNCH IN THE BAMBOO FOREST
The bamboo is very typical in most Asian countries and there are a lot of bamboo trees. We can be able to arrange a private lunch set up for the group exclusively. At the entrance of the forest, there will be a big banner with the logo of the company which sponsors the trip will be welcoming the guests. Then traditional Intha music will be followed upon arrival for 15 minutes. Then we will set up the lunch served by ethnic minorities residing around the lake.
SHAN FIRE BALLOONS
The people makes the balloons and set them off flying for offering the light to the Sulamani Pagoda in Tawadeinta- the abode of celestial beings, built by the King of Celestial Beings, and enshrined the relic of the Buddha’s hair. Making the balloons with papers is one of the traditional arts of Myanmar people. Since the olden days; people usually make different sizes of balloons with decorated patterns, such as birds, tigers and other desired forms We can arrange the traditional balloons with the logo of the company in order to release before the dinner. The cocktail will be set up.
TRADITIONAL NIGHT MARKET
We can participate in the night market stalls displaying the traditional foods and snacks, local products such as cloths, textiles & astrologer, massage, traditional medicine and other animations.
PRIVATE DINNER IN INLE BOTE (IN THE MIDDLE OF THE LAKE)
We will bring the group by illuminated boats to the place we celebrate this special dinner. The whole building will be put lightings with the logo of the company. The lights will be also put in the form of red carpets so when the boats arrive to the building, it seems that the boats are parking on the red carpet. These lights will be illuminated under the water. Moreover the real red carpets will be also put on the steps (at the entrance of the building). When the clients step on each stairway, the light will be automatically turned on. In the dining hall, we will decorate the big logo of the company with ice and during the dinner, live music will be entertained. The group can also sing, dance and participate if they wish.
There will be traditional Arakan (the State where the beach locates) night market with foodstalls such as traditional deserts and snacks, gambling, souvenirs, games, etc.
Traditional Arakan Dances can be provided during the cocktail party before dinner.
Live music can be provided during and after the dinner.
Exclusive Activities which can be done at Any Place
SPECIAL GAME FOR FUNS (BAGAN/MANDALAY)
We can arrange a game at a temple or special place where something (with the logo of the company) will be hidden. Then we will let the whole group to find it out and the one/ones who discover it will be honored.
LONGYI (MYANMAR SARONG) PARTY
This can be organized at any place during the trip. We will give longyi with traditional shirt/blouse to everybody and request them to wear during the dinner.