by webmaster | Jun 14, 2026 | Christianity
History The Holy Trinity Cathedral is the primary Anglican church in Yangon. Its history is deeply tied to the British colonial administration. Although the Church of England was the largest Christian constituency in the mid-19th century, it took decades to find a...
by webmaster | Jun 14, 2026 | Religious Others
History Kheng Hock Keong is Yangon’s largest Chinese (Taoist) temple, located at the southern edge of Chinatown on Strand Road. Founded in 1861 and rebuilt as a permanent structure in 1903, it is maintained by the Hokkien community, whose ancestors emigrated from...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2026 | Christianity
History The Armenian Apostolic Church of St. John the Baptist is the oldest surviving church in Yangon today. Built in 1862 and consecrated a year later, it stands as a testament to the Armenian community that arrived in Myanmar in the 17th century—long before British...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2026 | Religious Others
History The Guangdong Guanyin Temple traces its roots back to 1823, established by Chinese immigrants from the Canton (Guangzhou) region. Although a major fire in 1855 destroyed its early records, the temple was rebuilt and reopened in 1868, as commemorated by a...
by webmaster | Jun 13, 2026 | Islam
Photo Source: Internet (Alexander Soe, Local Guide) History Located on Shwebontha Road (formerly Mogul Street), the Surti Sunni Jamah Mosque is one of Yangon’s oldest religious landmarks, established around the 1860s. This area was the heart of the Indian community,...
