If you happen to go to Myanmar, here are the list of things you should buy.
1) Jade or precious stones - Their precious stones are of good quality and very cheap compared to those being sold in other parts of Southeast Asia. I got this nice bracelet ( Jade with other stones) for only 45pesos or 3 Malaysian Ringgit ( approx. 1 $). And yesterday , when we went to one of the shops here in Malaysia, I found the same bracelet sold for 37 Malaysian Ringgit. Unbelievable! I'm not sure though if they sell diamonds to make good diamond engagement rings .
2) Spices - It must be weird to include this in the shopping list but for those who loves to cook, getting these spices is a must. Spices like star anise, cinnamon sticks , bay leaf and etc are just so huge ( 2-3 times their normal sizes) and the aroma is amazing. I still have to try out cooking with these spices but I've heard it just makes your food truly delicious.
3) Myanmar Shirts- Of course to let everyone know you've been to Myanmar, why not buy one of those shirts. They're selling it for only 5 Ringgit Malaysia ( 70-75 pesos).
4) Paintings - Oh, if we just had the money, I could have bought one of those paintings that they sell in Bogyoke Aung San Market. It would really make a great souvenir item and pretty decorations on the wall. Most of the paintings, depict their life and culture in Myanmar.
5) Pretty Pictures with embellished stones - Designs range from very intricate to simple and the sizes also vary. If you just want a very simple souvenir to give out to your friends you can get one for only 5 RM.
( Taken from my post in my other blog www.notashopaholic.com)
1) Jade or precious stones - Their precious stones are of good quality and very cheap compared to those being sold in other parts of Southeast Asia. I got this nice bracelet ( Jade with other stones) for only 45pesos or 3 Malaysian Ringgit ( approx. 1 $). And yesterday , when we went to one of the shops here in Malaysia, I found the same bracelet sold for 37 Malaysian Ringgit. Unbelievable! I'm not sure though if they sell diamonds to make good diamond engagement rings .
2) Spices - It must be weird to include this in the shopping list but for those who loves to cook, getting these spices is a must. Spices like star anise, cinnamon sticks , bay leaf and etc are just so huge ( 2-3 times their normal sizes) and the aroma is amazing. I still have to try out cooking with these spices but I've heard it just makes your food truly delicious.
3) Myanmar Shirts- Of course to let everyone know you've been to Myanmar, why not buy one of those shirts. They're selling it for only 5 Ringgit Malaysia ( 70-75 pesos).
4) Paintings - Oh, if we just had the money, I could have bought one of those paintings that they sell in Bogyoke Aung San Market. It would really make a great souvenir item and pretty decorations on the wall. Most of the paintings, depict their life and culture in Myanmar.
5) Pretty Pictures with embellished stones - Designs range from very intricate to simple and the sizes also vary. If you just want a very simple souvenir to give out to your friends you can get one for only 5 RM.
( Taken from my post in my other blog www.notashopaholic.com)
4 comments:
pila ka buuk imo gbuy?e reserve 1 or duha pra sa ako ha..ha!ha!imong pasalubung diay.ug taympa murag wala ko kadawat sa imong gift sa ako birthday karon da.naputol na raba ako havainas na gigive nmo last year...he!he!
I was wondering if I have a pasalubong from Myanmar.:)
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Murag pareho mig mga tuyo sa comment hehe - pasalubong. Bitaw love, I have Myanmar shirt, people asked me if I was there, 'twas just given by mayette uy.
hahah!! Hmm...kwarta nlng ang nabilin sa ako pasalubong from Myanmar tag 1000 Kyats nlng mo.. which is about 30 pesos ra.. hahaha! joke joke joke!
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