Myanmar (Burmese) Culture

The primary author of this profile was Nina Evason (2017).

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• Akm, Ahsan Ullah. (2017). Rohingya Migration: Is it a Function of Persecution. Brunei: Universiti Brunei Darussalam.
• Aung Kuang Myat. (2016). Burmese don’t have last names. Here is why. Retrieved from https://medium.com/@aungkaungmyat/naming-system-in-myanmar-a9e6c91bbfcc
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• Ba Kuang. (2008). Myanmar (Burmese) Names or our Custom. Retrieved from http://bakaung.blogspot.com/2008/07/myanmarburmese-names-or-our-custom_14.html
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• Center for Excellence in Disaster Management & Humanitarian Assistance. (2017). Myanmar (Burma) - Disaster Management Reference Handbook. Retrieved from https://www.cfe-dmha.org/LinkClick.aspx?fileticket=zf5i3c7xwDA%3D&portalid=0
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• Chan Myae Khine. (2012). Myanmar’s Unique Naming System. Retrieved from https://globalvoices.org/2012/07/20/myanmars-unique-naming-system/
• Department of Home Affairs. (2019). Myanmar-born: Community Information Summary. Retrieved from https://www.homeaffairs.gov.au/mca/files/2016-cis-myanmar.PDF
• Department of Immigration and Multicultural Affairs. (2006). Burmese Community Profile. Retrieved from https://www.dss.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/11_2013/community-profile-burma.pdf
• Department of Population & Ministry of Immigration and Population. (2015). The 2014 Myanmar Population and Housing Census: The Union Report. The Republic of the Union of Myanmar, Census Report Volume 2.
• Dziedzic, C. (2006). Karen-Burmese Refugees. Community Nutrition Unit, Annerley Road Community Health. Retrieved from https://www.health.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0018/156105/kbrefugees1.pdf
• Farrelly, N. (2011). Study of Burmese Migrant Experiences in Australia. Retrieved from http://www.newmandala.org/study-of-burmese-migrant-experiences-in-australia/
• Fifty Viss. (2014). Part 2: Burmese Personal Names – Miscellany. Retrieved from https://viss.wordpress.com/2014/05/31/part-2-burmese-personal-names-miscellany/
• Gandawun Shwe Bagan. (2001). Myanmar Culture. Retrieved from http://www.gandawunshwebagan.com/culture.html
• Go-Myanmar.com. (2017). Cultural Differences and Adapting to Myanmar. Retrieved from http://www.go-myanmar.com/cultural-differences-and-adapting-to-life-in-myanmar
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• Government of South Australia. (2014). Burma: A profile of Burma-born South Australians. Retrieved from https://www.multicultural.sa.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/22023/Burma-Myanmar-Dec-2014.pdf
• Harms, N. (2013). What Are the Customs of Myanmar?. Retrieved from http://traveltips.usatoday.com/customs-myanmar-11380.html
• Harvard Divinity School. (2017). Christianity in Myanmar. Retrieved from https://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/faq/christianity-myanmar
• Hays, J. (2013). Character and Personality of the People of Myanmar. Retrieved from http://factsanddetails.com/southeast-asia/Myanmar/sub5_5c/entry-3039.html
• Kham, Z. K. (2016). Burmese Nationalism and Christianity in Myanmar: Christian Identity and Witness in Myanmar Today (Doctoral dissertation). Retrieved from http://scholar.csl.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1021&context=phd
• Li, J. (2017). Who and what are behind Myanmar’s long-running civil war on China’s doorstep? Retrieved from http://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy-defence/article/2047966/who-and-what-are-behind-myanmars-long-running-civil-war
• Ling, H. (2008). Emerging Voices: Experiences of Underrepresented Asian Americans. Location: Rutgers University Press.
• Mi Mi Khaing. (1958). Burmese Names: A Guide. The Atlantic. Retrieved from https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/1958/02/burmese-names/306818/
• Minority Rights Group International. (2007). Myanmar/Burma - Muslims and Rohingya. Retrieved from http://minorityrights.org/minorities/muslims-and-rohingya/ 
• Museum Victoria Australia. (2013). History of immigration from Burma (Myanmar). Retrieved from https://museumvictoria.com.au/origins/history.aspx?pid=218
• Mutchler, K. (2017). 10 Ways Not To Offend Burmese Culture. Retrieved from https://www.goabroad.com/articles/volunteer-abroad/10-ways-not-to-offend-burmese-culture
• Okkar. (1998). Information Sheet No. A. 0412(I). Retrieved from http://www.burmalibrary.org/reg.burma/archives/199805/msg00056.html
• Peace Direct. (2014). Myanmar: Conflict Profile. Retrieved from https://www.insightonconflict.org/conflicts/myanmar/conflict-profile/
• Pun, S. (2018). The meaning behind Myanmar names. Retrieved from https://www.frontiermyanmar.net/en/the-meaning-behind-myanmar-names/
• Rough Guides. (2017). Culture and etiquette. Retrieved from https://www.roughguides.com/destinations/asia/myanmar-burma/culture-etiquette/
• Transparency International. (2018). Corruption Perceptions Index 2017. Retrieved from https://www.transparency.org/news/feature/corruption_perceptions_index_2017
• Selth, A. (2013). Australia and the Burma/Myanmar name debate. Retrieved from https://www.lowyinstitute.org/the-interpreter/australia-and-burmamyanmar-name-debate
• Skidmore, M. (2005). Burma At The Turn Of The Twenty-first Century. Location: University of Hawaii Press.
• Smith, M. (1994). Ethnic Groups in Burma: Development, Democracy and Human Rights. London: Anti-Slavery International.
• South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre. (2011). People of Burma in Melbourne: Perspectives of a Refugee Community. Retrieved from http://www.smrc.org.au/sites/default/files/People%20of%20Burma%20in%20Melbourne%20-%20final%20version.pdf
• State of Queensland - Metro South Health. (2015). Food and cultural practices of Burmese communities in Australia – a community resource. Retrieved from https://metrosouth.health.qld.gov.au/sites/default/files/heau-cultural-profile-burmese.pdf
• UKCO. (2005). Burmese Cultural Profile. Retrieved from http://www.peianc.com/sitefiles/File/resources/cultural_profiles/Burma.pdf
• Yin, S. M. (2016). Myanmar - Culture Smart!: The Essential Guide to Customs & Culture. London: Kuperard.