Burma, or Myanmar, has been through a lot lately. It seems such a peaceful people that it’s a wonder how the dictators managed to piss them off so much during the saffron revolution.
Below are some pictures of the large Schwedagon pagoda.
Here are 2 young monks in that saffron color.
You’ve got to remove your shoes to walk out there but the pavement is boiling hot under the sun! I really had a hard time to walk more than 50 m between shady areas.
Many Buddha statues or places of worship are packed next to each other.
As opposed to a church, food and relaxing time are allowed between prayers.
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