Sule Pagoda Road - Rangoon
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Sule Pagoda Road - Rangoon
Sule Pagoda Road - Rangoon - View from Union Bank of Burma to Sule Pagoda and Bandoola Square with red flowering Kathit tree. Date: 1952
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1952 Bank Burma Burmese Flowering Myanmar Pagoda Rangoon Sule
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This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene of Sule Pagoda Road in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar), in 1952. The Union Bank of Burma stands prominently on the left side of the image, its imposing structure a testament to the colonial influence that once dominated the city. The road, filled with traffic and pedestrians, leads the eye towards the iconic Sule Pagoda, an ancient Buddhist shrine and landmark of Rangoon. The photograph is particularly noteworthy for the beautiful red Kathit tree in full bloom, its vibrant flowers adding a splash of color to the otherwise monochrome scene. The Kathit tree, also known as the Indian Laburnum or the Golden Shower Tree, is a native of South Asia and is known for its stunning displays of red flowers during the spring season. The image also showcases Bandoola Square, a prominent public space in the heart of Rangoon, located at the intersection of Sule Pagoda Road and Mahabandoola Road. The square, named after General Maha Bandula, a Burmese hero who led the resistance against the British in the First Anglo-Burmese War, is a symbol of Burmese pride and independence. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to the 1950s, a time of transition in Burmese history. The image captures the unique blend of colonial architecture, traditional Buddhist culture, and modern urban life that defined Rangoon during that era.
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