A TIMELESS LAND IN MOTION

Awaiting

Mandalay, Myanmar 2019

Formerly known as Burma by the British, Myanmar emerged from a turbulent period of internal conflict in 2010, opening its doors to tourism and revealing to the world its breathtaking landscapes, making it possible to closely observe its almost 'untouched' culture.

Traveling to Myanmar is becoming a privileged observer of its ancient traditions. It provides you with the opportunity to have an anthropological view of the local life, witnessing the habits of its people in their most authentic form.

The images that make up this photographic project were taken in 2019, soon before its latest closure, and portray this genuine lifestyle. A crowded train cuts through the city of Yangon, while its passengers carry on with their lives. In Mandalay at dawn, life picks up pace. The woman with the basket on her head goes to work, the fishermen embark in search of their daily sustenance, while the monks gather for their morning meal. Flowers are offered by a first love, whilst couples unite in matrimony.

Myanmar is a land of dichotomies. The fast pace of big cities, seen through the vibrant life in local commerce, contrasts with the quietude of temples. The arduous labor in the fields in Bagan gives way to the peace and plasticity of the more than a thousand temples that integrate into the exuberant jungle. The woman goes out to work while monks line up to receive their breakfast. The contrasts are also evident in the country's internal conflicts, diverging with the slow pace of life and the peaceful nature of its people.

This photographic project is an invitation to a journey through Myanmar, an invitation for you to be enchanted by the country's natural beauty, the richness of its culture and the strength of its people.