Yangon (formerly Rangoon), the country's largest city, is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the famous towering, gilded Shwedagon Pagoda, which contains Buddhist relics and dates to the 6th century. On the huge complex are 64 stupas where people worship and celebrate significant events including a place for the day of their birth like "Monday Corner".
A deeply religious country, pagodas form the basis of culture and community throughout Myanmar. There is scaffolding on the dome representing continuing beautification as the Burmese people prefer their pagodas and temples to look new. Some buddhas are even adorned with flashing LED lights on the head representing the aura.
