OF seven traditional carts used in rural areas in Myanmar, a bullock cart is a type of fancy cart that is beautifully decorated. There are also three types of bullock carts, which are used as a beauty pageant for weddings and ceremonies, as well as to transport monks.

In some villages, it is donated to facilitate the travel of their devoted monks. The bullock cart is a beautiful ride that can carry only five people. In old days, the novice-to-be were carried to the monastery by bullock cart. Although they were used in various forms in the Bagan, Pinya, Inwa, and Koungbaung eras, they were modified and used in harmony with the rural nature in later times.

Despite the fact that motorcycles and other vehicles with foreign technologies have become in use these days, it is gratifying to see that traditional bullock carts continue to be widely used in rural areas.

It is a matter of pride that such cultural memories of Myanmar have been preserved to this day. It is necessary to preserve the traditional Myanmar culture and rural traditions of carts and bullock carts so that they do not disappear.

Zeyar Htet (Minbu)/GNLM

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