Amarapura
There is a famous bridge made by teak wood that named U-bein
bridge . U-bein is a human name. U means honorific title for elder aged man just
like a Mr. in English . Bein is real name . U-Bein was mayor in Amarapura city
about 200 years ago . At that time Amarapura was a Capital in Myanmar .
Amarapura means Die hard town in Pali language .
In Amarapura there is big
and prime status monastery that named Mahagandhayon temple . Thousand of a
Buddhist monk live and study in monastery .
Buddhism monk and woman cross the U-bein bridge in dry season . In rain season ,
there is a plenty of a water . Ayeyarwardy river 's water level increase . More
than half length of bridge pile sink into the water .Teak is tough material for
the structure using in water . This is a traditional knowlege in Myanmar people
.
In Mandarey and Amarapura is the place that is many of Buddhism monk .
Nov.2003.
遠くへ行きたい・旅物語
Travel to Myanmar
Mr. Yang. All right resreved .
