Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Rice Merchants
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Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Rice Merchants
Myanmar - Yangon - Rangoon Rice Merchants (Group photograph). The European merchant on the right appears to have been slotted into the shot, as he is is considerably taller than the Burmese merchants (very odd, unless he is a giant!). Date: circa 1910s
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© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Burma Burmese Dealer Dealers Merchant Merchants Myanmar Rangoon Rice Sash Sashes Trader Traders Yangon
EDITORS COMMENTS
This evocative group photograph captures the bustling atmosphere of rice trading in Yangon, Myanmar (then known as Rangoon, Burma) during the 1910s. The image features a group of Burmese rice merchants, dressed in traditional sashes, gathered around a large pile of rice, engaging in lively negotiations with each other. The merchants' intense focus on the transaction at hand is palpable, as they use hand gestures and animated expressions to convey their intentions. Interestingly, a European merchant is included in the photograph, standing to the right of the group. His height and distinctly different appearance set him apart from the Burmese merchants, making it apparent that he is an outsider. It is unclear whether he was accidentally included in the shot or if he was intentionally invited to participate in the trading session. Regardless, his presence underscores the complex web of international trade connections that existed in this part of Asia during the colonial era. The photograph offers a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and economic dynamics of Yangon during a pivotal period in its history. The merchants' dedication to their trade and the European merchant's intrusion into their domain serve as reminders of the complex interplay between local and foreign influences that shaped the city's development.
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