Burmese
Nation of Immigrants: Fleeing Burma for Fort Wayne, Indiana
Fractured along ethnic lines and decimated by an interminable civil war, many of Burma's refugees have landed in Fort Wayne, Indiana, where they've opened grocery stores and restaurants to make a living.
Climb a Palm Tree If You Want to Get Drunk in Myanmar
Toddy is the drink of choice for the Burmese farmer, made from the sap of palm trees. I went to the Burmese boonies to see how the sweet spirit is made and down a few rounds in toddy bars with the locals.
Portraits of Burmese Refugees and the Things They Couldn't Leave Behind
Photojournalist Bryan Dickie turns his camera toward local refugees who have escaped war-torn regions of Burma—and the precious items they've brought with them.
Taking the Machismo and MSG Out of Myanmar's Tea Shops
Tiny cups of sweet tea, MSG-laced dishes, and underaged waiters are the backbone of traditional Burmese tea shops, but Rangoon Tea House in Yangon is trying to change that with delicious food and a more welcoming atmosphere.
The Underage Tea Boys of Myanmar
Burmese tea is a black, bitter, and served with sweetened condensed milk. Step into any teahouse there, and you’ll be served by young boys that work over 12 hour shifts. Although it is illegal to employ anyone under the age of 15, more than a third of...