Loikaw

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

Fresh vegetables, farm cheese or honey from nearby just taste better when you know where they come from. Where do you like to buy local produce in Loikaw, at the weekly market or straight from the farm? Share your recom…

The playground, the ice-cream shop, the walk to school: many places hold memories that stay with us for life. What's the first thing that comes to mind when you think of growing up in Loikaw? We'd love to hear your stor…

Sometimes it's the cake, sometimes the view, sometimes just the staff who remember your name. Where do you like to have your coffee or tea in Loikaw? Share your tips in the comments!

=== Within the city === 1 Taung Kwe Pagoda. Impressively built on a big rock with many smaller pagodas sticking out. Requires climbing several flights of stairs around the rock to reach the top. At night the temple is l…

Loikaw was the Headquarters of the Political Officer in Charge of the Karenni States, part of the Princely States of British Burma, in 1922 during British rule in Burma. The town was located in the only flat part of the…

Loikaw (Burmese: လွိုင်ကော်မြို့, MLCTS: lwuing kau mrui., pronounced [lwàɪ(ŋ)kɔ̀ mjo̰]) is the largest city and the capital of Karenni State, in Myanmar. It is located in the Karen Hills area, near the State's northern tip,…

Recording of music written by Frederic Chopin Musopen · Public Domain

Recording is of a Mozart piece. It is recorded by artis as part of the MusOpen Project project. Musopen · Public Domain

Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 4 in A major, Op. 90 'Italian' - II. Andante con moto Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Schubert - Piano Sonata in A minor D 845, Op. 42 - I. Moderato. Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony no. 8 in f major, op. 93 — i. allegro vivace e con brio Musopen · Public Domain

Suite d'après Corrette Musopen · Public Domain

Sonata no. 15 in d major, op. 28 'pastorale' - iii. scherzo. allegro vivace Musopen · Public Domain

Libiamo ne' lieti calici from act one of "La Traviata" Musopen · Public Domain

Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 - IV. Allegro Musopen · Public Domain