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Tabe Prince
Maung Ba, Tabe Prince (တပယ်မင်းသား မောင်ဘ) was a Burmese prince and nobleman during the Konbaung dynasty in Burma. Although not of royal blood, he was granted the title of prince by his cousin, King Mindon. Prince Tabe was accused of orchestrating the execution of court poet U Ponnya, one of Burma's greatest literary figures. Biography Maung Ba was the son of Le-bo U Sai and Duchess of Ahrlarkatpa, the younger sister of Chandra Mata Mahe, Queen of the South Royal Chamber, who was the mother of King Mindon. He had an older sister, Seindon Mibaya, the senior queen consort of King Mindon. Therefore, Prince Tabe was both a maternal cousin and brother-in-law to King Mindon. When King Mindon ascended to the throne, he promoted Maung Ba to the rank of prince and received the appanage of Tabe. Passionate about the arts, Tabe Prince collected court songs and poems. One day, Prince Tabe sent a messenger to summon the court poet U Ponnya to compose a poem. H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandalay Palace
The Mandalay Palace (, ), located in Mandalay, Myanmar, is the last royal palace of the Konbaung dynasty, last Burmese monarchy. The palace was constructed between 1857 and 1859 as part of King of Burma, King Mindon Min, Mindon's founding of the new royal capital city of Mandalay. The plan of Mandalay Palace largely follows the traditional Burmese palace design; it is inside a walled fort surrounded by a moat. The palace itself is at the centre of the citadel and faces east. All buildings of the palace are of one storey in height. The number of spires above a building indicated the importance of the area below. Mandalay Palace was the primary royal residence of King Mindon Min, Mindon and King Thibaw Min, Thibaw, the last two kings of the country. The complex ceased to be a royal residence and seat of government on 28 November 1885 when, during the Third Anglo-Burmese War, troops of the Burma Field Force entered the palace and captured the royal family. The British turned the pal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mandalay Gazette
The ''Myanmar Gazette'' (; ''Yadanabon Naypyidaw Thadinza'') is a San Gabriel Valley-based Burmese language newspaper intended for overseas Burmese, with a primary focus on Burmese related news in the United States and Canada. The monthly paper has a total circulation of 12,000, and is distributed at major cities across the US and Canada with sizable Burmese populations. The paper's secondary target audience includes overseas Burmese in Asia, mainly Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore and Japan. The typical coverage of the paper is a mix of Burmese American community news, Burmese celebrity interviews, and US and world news. The paper, usually 28 to 32 pages long, devoted a considerable number of pages to Cyclone Nargis coverage. The freely distributed paper also contains a number of Burmese American advertisements. The paper uses the tabloid format. History The paper was founded in 2006 by two Los Angeles Los Angeles, often referred to by its initials L.A., is the List of m ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1879 Deaths
Events January * January 1 ** The Specie Resumption Act takes effect. The United States Note is valued the same as gold, for the first time since the American Civil War. ** Brahms' Violin Concerto (Brahms), Violin Concerto is premiered in Leipzig with Joseph Joachim as soloist and the composer conducting. * January 11 – The Anglo-Zulu War begins. * January 22 – Anglo-Zulu War – Battle of Isandlwana: A force of 1,200 British soldiers is wiped out by over 20,000 Zulu warriors. * January 23 – Anglo-Zulu War – Battle of Rorke's Drift: Following the previous day's defeat, a smaller British force of 140 successfully repels an attack by 4,000 Zulus. February * February 3 – Mosley Street in Newcastle upon Tyne (England) becomes the world's first public highway to be lit by the electric incandescent light bulb invented by Joseph Swan. * February 8 – At a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute, engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming first prop ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Saw Mya Aye Kyi
Saw Mya Aye Kyi (, 1892 – 1962) was a Burmese musician who specialized in performing the collection of Burmese classical songs known as the ''Mahāgīta''. She was a royal mistress of Sir Sao Chel, Saopha of Hsipaw State. She has been dubbed as the "mother of Mahāgīta." A bronze bust of Saw Mya Aye Kyi stands outside the National Theatre of Mandalay. Early life Saw Mya Aye Kyi was born in Mandalay to Maung Maung Tin, a royal privy council officer, and Khin Phwar, the property custodian of the Princess of Saw Hla. Her given name was Khin Sein Kyi. She was a descendant of the Prince of Swetawoak, a member of the Konbaung royal family. Royal mistress At the age of 12, Saw Mya Aye Kyi started learning traditional singing and dancing at Manusadda Shwedaung Kyaw Thu U Lugyi. A year later she went to the Hsipaw Palace to continue studying the ''Mahāgīta''. She married Sir Sao Chel, Saopha of Hsipaw, when she was 17. Sir Sao Chel recognized her proficiency in various parts of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsipaw
Hsipaw (; Tai Nuea: ᥔᥤᥴ ᥙᥨᥝᥳ), also known as Thibaw (), is the principal town of Hsipaw Township in Shan State, Myanmar on the banks of the Duthawadi River. It is north-east of Mandalay. Hsipaw contains 11 wards, including South PanTein Ward, North PanTein Ward, Shwe Kyaung Ward, Taungmyo Ward, Oakkyin Ward, Western Ward, Downtown (Myolae) Ward, Bootar Ward, Zay Ward, and Zatsuu Ward. History The capital of Hsipaw was originally On Baung. From the 1450s, it was a faithful vasal of the Kingdom of Ava (1364-1527). After the fall of the latter before the Shans, a prince of On Baung, Sao Hkun Möng, was crowned King of Ava (1543-1546). A few decades later, King Bayinnaung, who reigned in Hanthawaddy Kingdom, sent an army against On Baung, whose prince, like the other Shan princes, had to recognize his sovereignty to keep his throne (1557). The shans also had to cede part of their states, including Mogok, but the prince of On Baung obtained confirmation of his pr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahāgīta
''Mahāgīta'' (; from ; ), also rendered into Burmese as ''Thachingyi'' (), is the complete body or corpus of Burmese classical songs. The songs descend from the musical traditions of the Burmese royal court, and form the basis of Burmese classical music today. ''Mahāgīta'' songs continue to be played during Buddhist rituals, weddings, and public festivals, and performers frequently appear on state-run television shows. History The ''Mahāgīta'' evolved into a single style from Pyu, Mon, and Burman musical traditions. The ''Mahāgīta'' also incorporates musical traditions of conquered kingdoms; the ''Yodaya'' songs are modeled on the musical style of the Ayutthaya kingdom, while the ''Talaing'' songs are based on the songs of the Mon people. Pre-colonial origins ''Kyo'', ''bwe'', and ' songs are considered to constitute the oldest parts of the ''Mahāgīta'' repertoire, serving as the main court music before the Konbaung dynasty. The earliest genre of ''kyo'' songs date to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hsinbyumashin
Hsinbyumashin (; 22 November 1821 – 26 February 1900) was a List of Burmese consorts, senior queen of King Mindon Min of Burma during the Konbaung dynasty. She was known for the Bronze Hall Massacre. She was the daughter of King Bagyidaw and his consort Nanmadaw Me Nu (Chief Queen of King Bagyidaw). She was one of the most influential queen consorts in Burmese history, and often regarded as the power behind the throne. Early life Hsinbyumashin was born as Shwe Nanshin Me on 22 November 1821 to King Bagyidaw by his chief queen Nanmadaw Me Nu. She was granted the appanages of Sagaing and Singu after her birth. When her mother Me Nu was executed with attempts to seize the throne by King Tharrawaddy Min, Tharrawaddy, Princess Setkya Dewi saved her life and took her home. Later, she was wedded to Mindon Min, the penultimate king, who made her the high-ranking "Queen of the Central Palace" (). Her full regnal title upon ascending the throne was Sīripavaratiloka Mahārājindādhipati P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1879 Massacre At Mandalay Palace
Events January * January 1 ** The Specie Resumption Act takes effect. The United States Note is valued the same as gold, for the first time since the American Civil War. ** Brahms' Violin Concerto is premiered in Leipzig with Joseph Joachim as soloist and the composer conducting. * January 11 – The Anglo-Zulu War begins. * January 22 – Anglo-Zulu War – Battle of Isandlwana: A force of 1,200 British soldiers is wiped out by over 20,000 Zulu warriors. * January 23 – Anglo-Zulu War – Battle of Rorke's Drift: Following the previous day's defeat, a smaller British force of 140 successfully repels an attack by 4,000 Zulus. February * February 3 – Mosley Street in Newcastle upon Tyne (England) becomes the world's first public highway to be lit by the electric incandescent light bulb invented by Joseph Swan. * February 8 – At a meeting of the Royal Canadian Institute, engineer and inventor Sandford Fleming first proposes the global adoption o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
