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Where prevails our pristine heritage,

Land of unyielding unity,

Hold fast our freedom, strong and true,

Through storm and strife, in victory.

Through the years, this is our goal,

To stand with courage, resolute.

For this, we strive and proudly proclaim,

'Til the end of the world, our land prevails.

Land of Burma, may your name shine

Bright as the sun, through the ages!

Where we live with strength and grace,

'Til the end of the world, our land prevails!

Reference:

OpenAI. (2024). ChatGPT

https://www.openai.com/chatgpt

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"Tend parents, cherish wife and child, Pursue a blameless life and mild: Do good, shun ill and still beware of the red wine's insidious snare; Be humble, with thy lot content, Grateful and ever reverent."

This short verse from a popular Buddhist book known as Mingala Thot, recorded by my daughter, summarises an ideal of the happy Buddhist layman. Saunders (2019) comments that Buddhism in Burma, for the most part, ensures a peaceful, content population.

Reference:

Saunders, K. J. (2019). Buddhism in the Modern World. Society Publishing

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Described as a fusion of Chinese and Indian cuisine with Thai influences, a deep respect for elders is summarised by the fact that elders are always the first to be served or, in their absence, having a spoonful of rice set aside as a mark or respect.

Burmese cook with many healthy ingredients, an example includes the use of Moringa (or Drumstick) leaves. believed by Burmese to prevent 300 diseases, Science has confirmed these tiny plants are packed with incredible nutrition that both strengthen the body and help prevent many diseases.

Dunt Dalun Ywet

Clear Drumstick Leaf Soup

1 medium onion, peeled and chopped

1 Tbsp garlic, peeled and sliced

1 Tbsp ginger, peeled and chopped

1 litre water

3 cups drumstick leaves

Salt, to taste

Ground white pepper, to taste

1. Place onion, garlic and ginger into a pot with water and bring to boil. Add the drumstick leaves and cook until wilted.

2. Taste and season with salt and pepper. Dish and serve hot as part of a meal.

Reference:

Gill, M. (2013). Myanmar: Cuisine, culture and customs. Marshall Cavendish International (Asia)) Private Limited. https;//ebookcentral.proquest.com/lib/murdoch/detail.action?docID=1688481

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Social Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Impact on Refugees

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Social Inclusion and Non-Discrimination Impact on Refugees

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The World Health Organisation (2023) explain how social inclusion and non-discrimination are critical elements when considering Social Determinants of Health that affect refugees moving to Australia from their home country of Myanmar (Burma).

While Millet et al. (2021) suggest that equal access to healthcare, education, and employment opportunities significantly adds to a refugees well being, whilst exclusion and discrimination from such fundamentals leads to social isolation, decreased mental health and exacerbated existing health complications.

Kirimayer et al. (2011) go on to explain that by mitigating these risks, the Burmese refugee feel valued and are given the tools to thrive within their new community.

References:

Kirmayer, L. J., Narasiah, L., Munoz, M., Rashid, M., Ryder, A. G., Guzder, J., Hassan, G., Rousseau, C., & Pottie, K. (2011). Common mental health problems in immigrants and refugees: general approach in primary care. Canadian Medical Association Journal (CMAJ), 183(12), E959–E967. https://doi.org/10.1503/cmaj.090292

Miller, K. E., Omidian, P., & Qureshi, A. (2021). Social determinants of health for refugees. International Journal of Refugee Law, 33(1), 45-68.

World Health Organisation. (2023) Social determinants of health: Social inclusion and non-discrimination. httyps://www.who.int/social-determinants-of-health/social-inclusion-and-non-discrimination

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Traditional Medicine Practice in Burmese Culture

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Traditional Medicine Practice in Burmese Culture

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References:

DeFilipps, R. A., & Krupnick, G. A. (2018) The medicinal plants of Myanmar. PhytoKeys, 102(102), 1-341. https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.102.24380

Hlaing, T., Aung, M., & Myint, K. (2019). Traditional Medicine Practices in Myanmar. Journal of Traditional Medicine Research, 12(4), 305-312.

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What I can do. Competency Standard 1.2   Personal reflection

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What I can do. Competency Standard 1.2   Personal reflection

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Reference:

Migrant and Refugee Women's Health. (2019). Culturally Responsive Clinical Practice: Working with People from Migrant and Refugee Backgrounds.

https://culturaldiversityhealth.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2019/02/Culturally-responsive-clinical-practice-Working-with-people-from-migrant-and-refugee-backgrounds-Jan2019.pdf

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Common Health Issues and Treatment for Burmese Refugees

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Common Health Issues and Treatment for Burmese Refugees

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"I don't care about me, I'm losing my mental health."

A short sentence that summarises a common feeling that refugees have, following displacement from their beloved country and separation from loved ones.

Mental Health among refugees remains a contributing factor that affects physical health, employment opportunities and education. A report from the Refugee Council of Australia (2016) highlights the economic stress refugee mental health places on the broader community and the detrimental affect on the individual with being able to move on.

Foundation House (2024) suggests within its Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide that a mental health screen should be part all post arrival health screenings and that rapport will be build over an extended period.

References:

Foundation House. (2024). Australian Refugee Health Practice Guide. https://refugeehealthguide.org.au/mental-health/

Refugee Council of Australia. (2016). Addressing the pain of separation for refugee families. Refugee Council of Australia. http://www.ferugeecouncil.org.au/publications/reports/family-separation/

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Chinlone. A sport, dance, cultural exhibition or religious ceremony?

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Chinlone. A sport, dance, cultural exhibition or religious ceremony?

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The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia (2020) provides that, traced back to the thirteenth century, Chinlone is the activity where up to 6 players keep a woven spherical ball of rattan, from touching the floor using only their lower limbs. Moving the ball around the circle of players requires skill, co-ordination and harmony, akin to a freestyle performance of juggling a soccer ball.

Observed around religious sites, ceremonies and festivals, Chinlone is entwined with the spirituality of the Burmese people.

Lim (2023) explains how, in the 1950's, Chinlone was regulated and classified a competitive sport recognised by the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Games, and featured as an exhibition event at the Asian Games.

References:

Aung-Thwin, M. (2020). Chinlone: National sport of Myanmar. In The Routledge Handbook of Sport in Asia (1st ed., pp. 1-8). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9780429061202

Lim, P. H. (2023). From Sepak Raga to Sepak Takraw: The Introduction and Institutionalization of an Indigenous Game in Regional Multi-Sport Events, 1965–1990. Asian Journal of Sport History & Culture, 2(1), 106–123. https://doi.org/10.1080/27690148.2023.2209075