Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle. The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion. The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
Most Intha people who live on and around Inle Lake get around by using traditional skiffs propelled by a single paddle. The curious Intha method of leg rowing - one leg is wrapped around the paddle, driving the blade through the water in a unique motion. The Intha make up the bulk of the fishermen on the lake.
ywama; floating village; stilt village; inle lake stilt village; inle lake floating village; Burma, Myanmar, Nyaung Shwe
Description
Near the village of Nampan is the floating gardens of Inle Lake. Here Intha farmers grow flowers, tomatos, and other fruit and vegetables on long trellises supported by floating barges of vegetation. These farmers paddle up and down between the rows and tend their crops.
Nearly all Burmese boys become novice monks usually between the ages of 10 and 20. All things possessed by novice monks must be offered by the community. The only things allowed to keep are robes, a cup, an umbrella and an alms bowl. The unique oval windows at this ancient teak monastery in Shwenyaung, near Lake Inle,serves as a school for young novice monks.
Nearly all Burmese boys become novice monks usually between the ages of 10 and 20. All things possessed by novice monks must be offered by the community. The only things allowed to keep are robes, a cup, an umbrella and an alms bowl. The unique oval windows at this ancient teak monastery in Shwenyaung, near Lake Inle,serves as a school for young novice monks.
Mingala Market Naung Shwe - Every morning started at daybreak the Mingala Market traders from the lake bring in fresh produce from the floating gardens and fish from the lake itself. Most of the goods at the market are not aimed at tourists, but practical useful things for locals such as fishing spears, machetes and even begging bowls.
Nearly all Burmese boys become novice monks usually between the ages of 10 and 20. All things possessed by novice monks must be offered by the community. The only things allowed to keep are robes, a cup, an umbrella and an alms bowl. The unique oval windows at this ancient teak monastery in Shwenyaung, near Lake Inle,serves as a school for young novice monks.