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Buddhist monks walk through the rain barefoot, seeking alms offered by nearby villagers. Besides Buddhists, Christian and Islamic communities still exist across Dawei. |
SW explores the southern Myanmar city
By Itsarin Tisantia
Photos by Arthur Jones Dionio,
courtesy of Bangkok Post
Dawei, located in the south of Myanmar, shares similar culture and traditions to those of Thailand. Home to numerous Mon and Tai people, Dawei is an interesting spot for curious visitors.
For this week’s Freeze Frame, SW takes a look at its residents’ way of life.
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All of the skilful workers in this pottery factory are female, and can turn a handful of clay into a vase within a minute. |
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The Dawei River is important for fishing and transporting goods. |
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Buddhist pilgrims are encouraged to visit the most important religious site in Dawei, Shwe Taung Zar Pagoda. |
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Villagers remove the shells from cashews. The cashew nut is one of Dawei’s main exports. |
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A group of women gather to make cheroots, which are a favourite type of cigar among the Burmese. |
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A mahout rides his elephant to Dawei. |
Exercises
Specify whether each of the following words is used in Freeze Frame as a verb, noun, adjective or adverb.
1. cashew ………………….
2. barefoot ………………….
3. female ………………….
4. handful ………………….
Vocabulary
- clay (n): a type of heavy, sticky earth that becomes hard when it is baked
pilgrim (n): a person who travels to a holy place for religious reasons
cheroot (n): a type of cigar with two open ends
mahout (n): a person who works with, rides and cares for an elephant
