BurmaHeaven
🌟 Burma Heaven is an online community center dedicated to connecting Burmese individuals and those interested in Burmese culture. It serves as a platform for sharing cultural insights, traditions, and fostering connections within the global Burmese community. The center maintains an active presence on social media platforms, including Instagram and Facebook, where it shares content related to Burmese culture and community activities.
Mission
The mission of Burma Heaven is to promote and preserve Burmese heritage, providing a space for cultural exchange and support among its members. Through its online presence, it aims to strengthen the bonds within the Burmese diaspora and educate others about the rich traditions of Myanmar.
Discover the rich history, culture, cuisine, and traditions of all things Burma/Myanmar. #WhatsHappeningInBurma
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Informative Content
Our content is informative and provides valuable insights into the history, culture, cuisine and essentially our souls.
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Engaging Resources
We offer a wide range of engaging resources, including articles, videos, and all Burmese events in major cities.
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Connect with others who share an interest in Burma or Myanmar. Join our community to share your experiences, ask questions, and learn more about the coup, poverty, kindness of Burmese people.
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BurmaHeaven
BurmaHeaven is the only online Burmese community that provides resources and educate people around the world about Junta and how freedom is worth fighting for.
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Discover a wide range of articles, videos, and resources that cover the history, culture, political climate, social concerns and economic downfall.
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Join Our Community
Become a part of our community and connect with others who share an interest in Burma and start a dialogue about our country’s politics and how you can help with the current economic crisis the country face.
Burma or Myanmar
Burma’s name has an interesting history connected to its culture and colonial past. At first, the country was called “Burma,” a name that came from the Bamar, the main ethnic group. However, many people criticized this name because it left out the many other ethnic groups living in the country. To address these concerns, the military government changed the name to “Myanmar” in 1989.
The name “Myanmar” comes from the old term Myanma and is seen by many as a more inclusive name that represents all the people in the country. This change was also part of the military’s plan to move away from colonial influences and create a stronger national identity. While “Burma” reflected the country’s colonial history, “Myanmar” was meant to show its diversity and modern identity.
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1. Military-Linked Conglomerates
- Myanmar Economic Corporation (MEC) and Myanmar Economic Holdings Limited (MEHL):
- These military-owned conglomerates dominate key sectors like banking, mining, and tourism.
- Profits from these companies are used to fund military operations and enrich senior military officials.
The Coup
The military took control of Burma on February 1, 2021, just hours before the newly elected parliament was supposed to meet. They declared a one-year state of emergency, saying the constitution gave them the right to take over during a crisis. After this, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, the military chief, became the country’s leader.
The military also set up a group called the State Administration Council (SAC) to run the government. By doing this, they strengthened their control and undid much of the progress Burma had made during its 10 years of democratic reforms. During the coup, the military also arrested important leaders, including:
- Aung San Suu Kyi – (State Counsellor and de facto civilian leader)
- Win Myint (President of Myanmar)
- Numerous other NLD officials and activists.
- read more here.
POVERTY
Poverty Rate
Burma has struggled with poverty for many years. Before the 2021 coup, about 24–25% of people lived in poverty, according to the World Bank. However, things got much worse after the coup and the COVID-19 pandemic. Because of these events, poverty has increased a lot. Now, experts think that between 40% and 50% of the population may be living in poverty. This big rise happened because of several reasons, including a weaker economy, political problems, and rising prices. As a result, many people in Burma are finding it even harder to meet their basic needs.
3. Middle Class
Between 2011 and 2020, during a time of economic change, this group grew a little. However, after the 2021 coup, it started shrinking because many people lost their jobs, and incomes went down. Even with these challenges, Burmese people continue to show strength and hope that the resistance will succeed.
At the same time, the middle class in Myanmar is still small, making up only about 10–20% of the population. This means a lot of people are struggling every day, which is both sad and worrying to see.
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I’m not Burmese and I love that they have Burmese recipes easy to follow! thank u
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I’m Burmese and I learned something new today! i’m glad i joined
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