Asian Geographic Issue 05/2016 | Page 10

Languages of Asia CONTENTS Feature 46 Ming-ga-la-ba A Myanmar Tapestry of Traditions, Cultures and Languages The seven states that represent the eight main ethnic groups in Myanmar encompass a wide range of languages and dialects. Feature 60 Feature Melting Pot The Sounds of Southeast Asia The region presents a diverse collection of races, cultures and influences. We examine some of the languages dominating these countries. BY AMANDA YAP 76 Love Without Boundaries Traditional Mosuo Relationships A polyandrous matrilineal TibetoBurman group, known as the Mosuo, practises the ‘walking’ marriage. How have modern notions of love and fidelity influenced this Chinese community? BY JOCELYN LAU Copyright © 2016 by Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd. No material may be reproduced without written permission. This publication is purchased with the understanding that information is presented from many sources for which there can be no warranty or responsibility by the publisher as to accuracy, originality, or completeness. It is sold with the understanding that the publisher is not engaged in rendering product endorse-ments or providing instruction as a substitute for appropriate training by qualified sources. All content provided is accurate at the time of publishing. MCI (P) 122/08/2016; PPS 1367/04/2013 (022956) ISSN 0219-3310 Please recycle. Newsstand Distribution ASIAN Geographic can be found in the following countries. If you have difficulty finding us on newsstands, please contact our distributors: Australia Gordon & Gotch Australia Pty Ltd; ChinA and HONG KONG Times Publishing (HK) Ltd; INDONESIA Java Books; Philippines Alpha Stream Marketing; Malaysia Pansing Marketing Sdn Bhd; New Zealand Gordon & Gotch NZ; Singapore Singapore Press Holdings Ltd; Taiwan TEP; THAILAND Asia Books Co Ltd; USA Speed Impex media correspondents India, Sri Lanka RMA Media, Faredoon KUKA • [email protected] Nepal, Bangladesh Media South Asia (P) Ltd • [email protected] Thailand Radius • [email protected] China Hainan Periscope Social Media Company • [email protected] Japan Keiichi ARANTANI • [email protected] Other Asian Geographic Magazines Pte Ltd publications & events: ASIAN Geographic can be found on board and at the following locations Airlines & Lounges Clubs & societies CAFÉS & Restaurants attractions tOURISM BOARD hotels & resorts commercial centres AsianGeo a ASIA SURF EXPO @asiangeographic asiangeo.com