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A Burmese Paddy Boat
A Burmese Paddy Boat - moored on the Irrawaddy River, Burma (now Myanmar). These boats were used to transport rice downriver - the main export crop of Burma. Date: 1895
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Burma Burmese Hull Irrawaddy Lowered Mast Myanmar Narrow Oars Oarsmen Paddy Regional Rice Sails Stern Ayeyarwady Bipod
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This evocative photograph captures the essence of Burmese rural life along the Irrawaddy River in 1895. The long, narrow Burmese paddy boat, moored on the banks of the river, is a testament to the traditional methods of rice transportation that were once integral to Burma's economy. The boat's high stern and slender hull were designed specifically for navigating the winding waterways of the Ayeyarwady Delta. The oarsmen, dressed in traditional attire, are shown with their oars lowered, ready to push off from the shore. The bipod mast and sails, which were used to supplement the power of the oars, have been lowered, indicating that the boat is not currently in use for transportation. The Burmese paddy boat was a vital part of the rice trade in Burma, which was the country's main export crop. Rice was transported downriver from the fertile delta regions to markets and ports, where it was shipped to other parts of the world. This photograph offers a glimpse into the rich history and cultural traditions of Burma, which is now known as Myanmar. The Irrawaddy River, which stretches over 1,100 miles from the Himalayas to the Indian Ocean, has played a central role in the country's history, economy, and identity. The Burmese paddy boat remains an enduring symbol of the region's rural heritage and the resilient spirit of its people.
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