@banuastories: What I love about Thanaka is how it seems to belong to everyone. It wasn’t just something ordinary people wore, even Burmese royalty used it. It can be skincare, sun protection, decoration, and in some traditions, even hold spiritual significance. That little yellow patch carries so much history that Myanmar now has a Thanaka Day, and Thanaka culture is currently being considered for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage recognition. 🌿 All that from the bark of a tree. #southeastasia #culture #asean #creatorsearchinsights #artsandculture