THE life of a celebrity’s wife can be exciting and privileged, but having the attention of thousands of people has drawbacks, the wives of several Myanmar celebrities told the Myanmar Times.Ma May Thu, the wife of actor Lwin Moe and Ma Khin Ei Ei Khin, the wife of singer Alex, agreed that being in the spot light has pros and cons.

A TEAM from Yangon University made a cash donation to the monasteries in the mountains of Mon state last week to celebrate the start of the month of Waso and the start of Buddhist lent.Offering Waso robe to monks is considered a significant way to earn merits and it was the fifth time a delegation from Yangon University had made the journey to the mountains in Beelin township in Mon state.

FOOD is an easy find in Yangon. Sidewalk samosa vendors, open air snack shops and cozy cafes are around every corner and more often than not, it’s good food. Yet however varied Yangon’s dining options, classic cuisine is something of a scarcity.

“I ALWAYS wanted to be an artist when I was younger. I prayed that I would make it,” U Maung Maung Hla Myint, a popular photographer and designer, said.As one of Myanmars best known billboard and album cover designers, U Maung Maung Hlau Myint cannot complain.

MENTAL illness is a delicate topic for Myanmar people who prefer to meditate on their problems instead of seeing a psychiatrist or visiting a mental health clinic, Lieutenant Dr Vung Suan Thang, a psychiatrist with the Sadanar and Lamin private clinics, said.

DELUSION, feelings of worthlessness, loneliness and self-loathing were all symptoms of a common disease that affected men and women at various stages in life, Daw Khin Myo Yee, a professor at the department of Psychology from the University of Yangon told the Myanmar Times.

What food will you find at Inle Lake? More types of delicious fish than you can get your tongue around. The most famous dish of the region, which comes highly recommended by its inhabitants, is rice ball with fish.