Towering at 99 metres and covered in gold leaf, the Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is a stunner. Legend has it that it's over 2,600 years old, making it the oldest Buddhist stupa in the world.

Despite decades of imprisonment and vilification, Daw Aung San Suu Kyi still commands what Myanmar’s generals never could: ...

Showcasing everything from the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda to elegant Chinese calligraphy, the five-day exhibition was both a tribute and a testament to enduring friendship. It ran from May 31 to June 4.

To mark detained Myanmar leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s 80th birthday, The Irrawaddy presents a timeline of the key events in ...

Here is a look at the life of Aung San Suu Kyi, Burmese activist and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Personal Birth date: June 19, 1945 Birth place: Rangoon (Yangon), Burma (Myanmar) Birth name: Aung San ...

He noted that similar accessibility measures exist at Angkor Wat in Cambodia and the Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar. “Borobudur’s stairs are steeper for wheelchairs, so additional safety precautions ...

The architectural masterpieces, such as the temples of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Borobudur in Indonesia, and Shwedagon Pagoda in Myanmar, show the grandeur and splendor of intricate Buddhist works.

Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon is 99 meters high and offers magnificent sights of the festival due to the golden-plated dome located in the square. The landmark is also known as "the crown of Burma." The ...

Repairs are needed on unexpected gaps discovered in the Pagoda’s stone foundation, Reading officials said. David W. Anspach III, city capital project manager, and project architect Aaron Booth ...

READING, Pa. - A longstanding holiday tradition for those living near Reading's Pagoda will return this year, although with a new twist. For decades, families in the surrounding area could look ...