time of the Burmese kings in the month of Pyatho (December/January). Cricket During British rule, the game of cricket was played by the ruling British, with the Burma national cricket team playing a number of first-class matches. The team exists today, although no longer of first-class quality and is an affiliate member of the International Cricket Council. Basketball Burma also has a basketball team, which qualified for the Asian Games in the past. National holidays See also Bamar culture Burmese Buddhist titles Burmese names Monastic examinations Monastic schools in Myanmar Mythical creatures in Burmese folklore Satuditha University of Culture, Mandalay University of Culture, Yangon List of museums in Burma References External links Burmese Literature inc. audio An Introduction to Burmese Sculpture The Exquisite Art of Wood Carving by Pyi Phone Myint Burmese Festivals Mystic Ball - the Movie (Chinlon) Social and Arts Trend Changes in Burma BBC Burmese Highlights: Year-end Specials 2006 Living and Learning English in Mandalay Lethwei pt:Myanmar#Cultura