Kalaw

When you go on holiday or fall ill, someone needs to look after the cat, dog or rabbit. Neighbours are ideal: short distances and a familiar face for the animal. It's best to meet beforehand for a quick visit. Are you l…

For some older people the trip to the supermarket is hard work, especially when it's icy or very hot. If you're going shopping anyway, it's often easy to pick something up for someone else. A note in the hallway or a qu…

Guitar, drums, singing or beats on your laptop: music brings people together. Many towns have rehearsal rooms, music schools or open-mic nights where you can try things out. And bands are often looking for exactly the i…

Looking for an apprenticeship can feel huge at first. A good start: think about what you enjoy and ask local businesses directly about a work placement. Many companies welcome speculative applications even when nothing …

Every place has spots only locals know: a bench with a view, a courtyard full of flowers, a little path along the water. Which hidden corner of Kalaw would you show a newcomer? Let us in on the secret!

Parents and grandparents know it well: not all playgrounds are equal. Which playground in Kalaw is your favourite, and why? Share your tips with other families!

Football, table tennis, swimming or a walking group: clubs are often the best way to meet people. Which club are you part of in Kalaw, and are you looking for new members? Give your club a quick shout-out!

1 Thein Taung Monastery (သိမ်တောင် ဘုန်းကြီးကျောင်း) (just take the 'stairway to heaven' situated on the north of the town), ☏ +95-9-964-448676. The monastery is situated on a hill and offers a nice view of the town. (updat…

Before colonization, the villages that became Kalaw were a part of the Hsamönghkam chiefdom. In the 1897 census, the eight hamlets that would become Kalaw were listed as having a population of 585 people. These small vi…

1st movement from J. S. Bach's Italian Concerto played on piano Musopen · Public Domain

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

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

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

Tchaikovsky Symphony No.3 in D major III. Andante (Tchaikovsky) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Symphony No.19 in E flat major IV. Allegro (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Symphony No.34 C major II. Andante di molto (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Piano Concerto No. 15 in B flat major K450 II. Andante (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

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

piano concerto in a minor, op. 16 - i. allegro molto moderato Musopen · Public Domain