Author: Su Lae Phyu

Kalaw is a hill town, with a population of about 200,000. It is located in Southern Shan State. It is famous for its cool climate and scenic views. It is also known as Pine Land. And the air is fresh, carrying the sweet smell of the pine trees. There are many places of interest in […]

The seven days of the week are named in honour of the sun, the moon, and five of the planets. The five planets are Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. These are the Roman names of Roman gods and goddesses. And these were the only five planets that the people of long ago knew about. […]

Two mountain climbers, Edmund Hillary of New Zealand and Tensing Norgay of Nepal, just conquered Mt Everest, the world’s highest peak. It was 29 May 1953. They stood there the very top of the world, 29,028 feet above sea level. They planted the flag they had brought with them. They were proud of their conquest. […]

True Friends Many centuries ago, near Syracuse, a city in Greece, there lived two friends. Their names were Damon and Pythias. One day, Dionysius, the ruler of Syracuse, accused Pythias of plotting against him. And the ruler gave the order to kill Pythias. Pythias begged Dionysius to give him three days to go home and […]

  Bagan, known as ‘The Land of Pagodas’ is a famous historic site in Myanmar. It is home to over 2,200 temples and pagodas. Bagan was recognized as a world heritage site on July 6, 2019. Getting to There are four ways to go to Bagan, by plane, train, coach or ship. There are various […]

For the growth and good health of our body, vitamins and minerals are essential. There is a wide variety of vitamins. We can get Vitamin A from meat, milk, eggs, fruits and vegetables. It is good for our eyes, bones, muscles and tissues. We can get Vitamin B from meat, grain and eggs. It helps […]

Let’s learn together this poem. The Sun The sun that shines all day so bright, I wonder where he goes at night. He sinks behind a distant hill, And all the world grows dark and still. And then I go to bed and sleep Until the day begins to peep, And when my eyes unclose, […]