Kengtung

A street party brings together people who otherwise just walk past each other. Check early with the council whether you need permission, share out tasks like tables, music and activities for kids, and everyone brings so…

A wobbly chair, a toaster that's given up, trousers with a hole: plenty can be saved with a little skill. At a repair meetup people bring their broken things and work out a fix together with handy neighbours. Can you re…

Strong, unique passwords and two-factor login protect your accounts better than anything else. Before you post, ask yourself if you'd still be fine with it in five years, and never share addresses or locations with stra…

Helping out, for example coaching kids' sports, at an animal shelter or at local events, brings new friendships and looks great on your CV. Often just a few hours a month are enough. Simply ask clubs and organisations i…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Kengtung means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Kengtung would you like to share this week? We look forward to your posts!

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Kengtung and tell us briefly where you took it!

Hill-tribe trekking can be arranged through your guesthouse or through an independent guide. When trekking, don't give children sweets, unless you are prepared to provide toothbrushes as well. 1 Maha Myat Muni Pagoda (…

The early history of Kengtung is made up of myths and legends. The oral tradition of the [Tai people] says that the ancient city of Kengtung was founded in the distant past by Tai Lue as the original inhabitants of the …

Kengtung (Shan: ဝဵင်းၵဵင်းတုင် [weŋ˥ keŋ˥ tuŋ˨˦], Thai: เชียงตุง), also spelt Kyaingtong (Burmese: ကျိုင်းတုံမြို့, MLCTS: kyuing: tum mrui.; [tɕáɪɰ̃ tòʊɰ̃ mjo̰]), classical name Tungapuri, is a city in Shan State, Myanmar (form…

Brahms - Symphony No. 4 in E minor, Op. 98 - I. Allegro non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

Mendelssohn - Symphony No. 3 in A minor, Op. 56 'Scottish' - II. Vivace non troppo Musopen · Public Domain

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

Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K550 - III. Menuetto. Allegretto Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - Symphony No. 40 in G minor, K550 - I. Molto allegro Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart - String Quartet No. 19 in C major, K465 'Dissonance' - III. Allegretto Musopen · Public Domain

Haydn - String Quartet, Op. 64 No. 5 in D major 'The Lark' - III. Menuet. Allegretto Musopen · Public Domain

Performance of J. S. Bach's Unser Mund sei voll Lachens, BWV 110 Musopen · Public Domain

"Šárka", the second from Bedřich Smetana's set of six symphonic poems Má vlast Musopen · Public Domain

Camille Saint-Saens - Introduction and Rondo capriccioso (A minor), op. 28 (performed by Skidmore College Orchestra) Musopen · Public Domain