Why does Burma have two capitals?

Myanmar: Yangon to Naypyidaw The new capital is more centrally and strategically located. But no official reason has been given for the shift. Some say the move may have been triggered by a warning from an astrologer about a foreign military attack.

When did Rangoon become Yangon?

1989
Yangon is the largest city in Myanmar and the industrial and commercial centre of the country. It was known abroad as Rangoon until 1989, when the government of Myanmar requested that Yangon, a transliteration reflecting the Burmese pronunciation of the city’s name, be used by other countries.

Why did they change the name to Myanmar?

As for the country’s name, the commission decided to replace the English name “Burma” with “Myanmar”, for three reasons. First, Myanma is the official name of the country in the Burmese language, and the aim of the commission was to have English place names aligned with Burmese place names and pronunciation.

When did Myanmar change its capital?

In 2005 the government began to shift its administrative centre, first to the city of Pyinmana (some 200 miles [320 km] north of Yangon) and then to Nay Pyi Taw (Naypyidaw), a newly constructed city near Pyinmana. Nay Pyi Taw was proclaimed the capital of Myanmar in 2006.

Why was naypyidaw built?

But analysts have described the decision as motivated by a desire to secure the military’s seat of power from any threat of protests or invasions. For its part, Naypyidaw has still not been truly settled. Civil servants were ordered to move there, but many reportedly kept their families behind in Yangon.

What is the famous instrument of Myanmars ensemble?

The traditional folk ensemble, typically used in nat pwe (Burmese theatre, art and festivals) is called the hsaing waing (ဆိုင်းဝိုင်း). It is mainly made up of different gongs and drums, as well as other instruments, depending on the nature of performance.

When did Naypyidaw became the capital?

Why was Naypyidaw built?