We are now here at the Myanmar lacquerware Museum in Bangan. This Museum give many people a chance to see part of our rich cultural heritage and take pride in the fact that Myanmar civilization and culture has flourished since the ancient times. In the Museum we can see a special collection of lacquer ware masterpieces produced from different regions of Myanmar. Our MRTV-3 interviewed U Thaung Naing, Curator of lacquer ware Museum of Lacquer ware Technology College.

I have noticed that these lacquer wares display here are very systematic according to the different periods of Myanmar history. So how many periods do they cover altogether?

• Bangan periods 12 century, Inn-Wa period 16 century, Amarapura period 18 century, Yadanabon period 19 century, earlier 20th century about 5 periods are displayed here.
  

In making around on display at the Museum we can see the pillars embossing with gold and gilded painting ceiling. Their workmanships are very fantastic. The lacquer ware trees naturally grow in Myanmar and all materials use in making of lacquer ware is native products. So it proves that the art originated in the country. By seeing this marvelous work of art, every body can estimate Myanmar’s culture and civilization.