The Secret Relic Room at Botataung Pagoda

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The Secret Relic Room at Botataung Pagoda - Yangon, Myanmar

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5 жыл бұрын

With some illnesses and a failing computer, I have been off the Internet for a while and just enjoying life in Yangon. On this day, however, I decided to take my camera with me as I went to visit one of the most famous pagodas in the city.
The Botataung Pagoda is unique in that the main structure is not sealed. It is open and has been converted into a small museum. Unlike at Sule and Shwedagon pagodas, all visitors can go inside the main structure.
This pagoda was also almost completely destroyed during World War II by an accidental bombing run by the RAF. During the reconstruction, a hidden relic room was discovered, and the treasures they found are now on display.
Cheers,
Douglas (AKA The Cycling Canadian)
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@keithdanvers-colquhoun 5 жыл бұрын

Lovely video, and it brings back happy memories of my visit to Yangon. I totally agree with you about the rubber matting. I love Myanmar, the Burmese people are easy going, no stress whatsoever. I love the culture, and of course, the food. May Lord Buddha bless the Burmese people always.

@nayhtet9681 4 жыл бұрын

Thankyou. warmly welcome ☺

@amreshyadav2758 5 ай бұрын

You speak things and explain things brilliantly. Absolutely legend.. I love the way you pace Your explanation and clear pronunciation is just love it..

@samraj3179 5 жыл бұрын

It is indeed a relief, seeing you back vlogging in your unique way. It has been mind boggling thinking of what could be happening to you Douglas. Sorry to hear of your relentless bouts of illness. Glad you have overcome it and got back your routine. As they say, "Shaken but not Stirred". You certainly are back to your goodself. It appears that you are now in a more affluent part of Yangon. Take care and enjoy the vibes of the vicinity. Cheers.

@zayzayzaw5644 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing of heritages, places and history of Yangon, Myanmar to the world. Truly appreciate for your works and hope that you would continue to do so. Have a lovely journey and be safe.

@WanderEats 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome to see you back Doug! Can't wait to see where you go next after Yangon buddy!

@thanmyintdaw2996 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dan, I am a Burmese living in Canada for 18 years now. I got chances to go back to Myanmar last year just for 3 week I didn't get chance to travel all over the country. I am really appreciated your video. I watched your video every day until late night never want to stop it. Enjoy your trip,

@RajaIndraPutra 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see you back. Sorry to hear about your several bouts of illnesses and hope you don't get ill again.

@hanwin651 5 жыл бұрын

Very nice video. I ll be your fan. Great explanation . Thanks for sharing your visit to Botahtaung pagoda .

@selfreflection2117 5 жыл бұрын

Hey you're back! I thought KZfaq was recommending me one of your previous videos. So glad to see that it's actually a new one! Good to know you are well again. Take extra care with what you eat and drink ok?

@MrQalamQabut 5 жыл бұрын

So so so glad to hear from you Doug. Such a huge relief...

@pumkok 5 жыл бұрын

I enjoy watching your videos on Myanmar. Thank you and God bless you.

@mtvisionary 5 жыл бұрын

I hope you can get to Bagan before leaving myanmar. Its life changing seeing everything and exploring on a e bike.

@painterbythesea 4 жыл бұрын

Your videos are very good. I like it that you take your time in saying exactly what you think as you experience the sights you visit. That gives your videos an aspect of authenticity and make them interesting, enabling the viewer to participate in your experience as well. Thank you!

@travellingthailand5139 5 жыл бұрын

Nice coverage again of the one of the most visited pagodas in Yangon. Regarding the dimming of Gopro during shooting , you can go to Preference then Screen Saver then NEVER or MAXIMUN MINUTES AVAILABLE on your camera. I choose NEVER as I connect it to my Feiyu Tech G6 which provides power to the camera. Also , Brightness level should be set to about 50 % for a nice view in the sun. Again , thanks for taking troubles shooting lovely videos for us.

@twalkerw.3317 4 жыл бұрын

Very well presented, well shot Travelog ; the majority of broadcast commercial travel programs that I've seen in my life were not as interesting or clearly narrated as this . . . About the "Bali Belly," research shows that when you boil shrimp [Shellfish} at 380* for 40 mins, there are still live bacteria under the shell. . . 2 drops of iodine in the coffee . . .

@Seisoks 5 жыл бұрын

You are back again ! Welcome back !! You damn handsome and nosy Canuck! The word "Bo" have 3 different meaning one have different spelling than the other two. 1st "Bo" = Someone who have authority over a group of people or place. 2st "Bo" = White people (Which i assume derived from the 1st original one in First British-Burma War because the every White British are officer of some sort in the invasion army mostly made up of Indians) 3rd "Bo" = Rank of the Captain in Army (Which i also "assume" that took after the Bo of white people because Officer = Bo. It can added to other verbs like "Gyoke" (kuteral meaning holding together tightly or sewing) and form the word "Bo Gyoke" which can translate straight to General. So, the name of the pagoda Botahtaung is likely to be 1000 chiefs. Have fun !

@runemaa 5 жыл бұрын

Very good video! (As always!) Nice to have you back again. Greetings from Norway!

@theinmoe 5 жыл бұрын

You are back, getting worry. Good to see your unique perspective.

@ewengillies9826 5 жыл бұрын

Been wondering where you were and what happened. Sorry to hear of your illnesses Doug but you look much healthier now on here. Glad all is well finally as we missed your informative vlogs. Thanks for your efforts in this one .. g rtilled feet and all ... we appreciate w gat you do to educate us. Stay healthy mate. Bushyboy Oz.

@chinthomas6854 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome back Canadian cyclist 😁, it's great to see you back again. Take care now.

@EatNukeTV 5 жыл бұрын

Good to see you back doug. Was waiting for your new vlog.

@weeeee8232 5 жыл бұрын

at last... was starting to get worried. am so so so so very glad to hear from you again.

@CmartShopSix 19 күн бұрын

Thank you.

@samtun1083 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see u back. Nice and educational

@kamchin183 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome video and walk around in other part of the Yangon. I had not have a chance to visit this pagoda. Hope, I have a chance in the future.

@MRRAli 5 жыл бұрын

Always like your videos glad to see you back!

@mnk379s 5 жыл бұрын

Botataung Pagoda is really popular with Thai tourists. There is a Mya Nan Nwe Nat shrine right across from the entrance and Bo Bo Gyi shrine (a Guardian spirit of the Pagoda) inside the compound where they came to pray and make wishes for health and prosperity.

@kyikyitun1808 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks again because of our precious religious picture.

@naruponruckpong3704 3 жыл бұрын

I went there with my family, it was so nice

@thekingminn 5 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting for a new video for so long

@lahlahhan 5 жыл бұрын

Love it , thanks , Good on ya mate ...!

@winshwe9752 5 жыл бұрын

I did subscribed this channel even though I am living in Yangon because I would love to see the others reactions and his work of sharing the knowledge to the world.

@DenisePoh 5 жыл бұрын

Glad you are well now! God blessed you!

@andiamocucina 5 жыл бұрын

Great channel and videos. Thank you.

@fabianchan7 5 жыл бұрын

Glad ur back. Anyway its the cold/flu season. People having sinus problem like me suffers from constant flu. Normal in tropical climates.

@kyikyitun1808 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your interest of Myanmar.

@gameplaywithnafim1399 5 жыл бұрын

Welcome Back

@joachimsuffner 5 жыл бұрын

All your videos are very nice and interesting. I love what you experience. Are you always traveling alone Douglas? Greetings from Berlin, Germany 🙂

@mohdk2299 5 жыл бұрын

He's almost always alone. You can check his blog to read his interesting travel experiences. Since he's vlogging, his blog is no longer updated. www.thecyclingcanadian.com/

@jimmychoke1492 5 жыл бұрын

Finally you are back...was worried....hope you are fine now...i believe almost its time for you to back to Malaysia....😁😁😁 btw How long you still staying in Myanmar?

@KKH_htut 5 жыл бұрын

Wow u are still at ygn? Did u extend u r 28 days visa? :D Didn’t u visit other parts of country like Mandalay/Pyin Oo Lwin/Bagan/Taunggyi? Cheers ~~

@arty2k 5 жыл бұрын

Great video. The rubber mat is probably intended just for kneeling or sitting.

@ashleyking6372 5 жыл бұрын

Actually its for walking on it when raining just in case of slippery surface. Now (May, June) is the start of the monsoon season in Myanmar so they prepare it ahead. That 29th day is sunny but after that there r series of rainy days.

@nntun03 5 жыл бұрын

dude, get a straw hat or smthg..! love your videos..nice and easy going, authentic..

@omchouhan8814 2 жыл бұрын

Namo buddahy im india

@kaungsi5613 5 жыл бұрын

Yea Bo can mean general and Tataung mean thousand. Didn't know why it is called Thousand General but it is pretty cool. Hmm yea, to get more money from tourist i guess, foreigners had to pay way more than locals.

@miemo7126 5 жыл бұрын

I think foreigners have to pay entrance fees because unlike the locals who always put donations inside, foreigners tend to not do that and they use those money for the upkeep of those pagodas

@edisonplato5121 5 жыл бұрын

Very good👌😇 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👍🌹❤

@kaitenzero2224 4 жыл бұрын

Sat don’t try to get inside that secret room room inside that pagoda you going to happen like moung kain he happen to stone because of get inside that room