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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

Source: A Telegram - Gift of David Strachey
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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

Scarlet Heart Thailand also features a dancing peacock motif, a symbol deeply rooted in Myanmar's historical heritage. The dancing peacock has appeared on Konbaung's national flag, coat of arms, state seals & coins.

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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

An 1874 Burmese telegraph receipt bearing the royal peacock emblem.
From Howard Williams, residing in Mandalay, to Clement Williams in Yangon. Received by the telegraph master at Dagon Maw Telegraph Office in Yangon.
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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

King Mindon Min introduced coins featuring a left-facing peacock with its tail fanned out on the obverse as a royal symbol. The coin bears the Burmese Era date 1214 CS, corresponding to 1852–1853 CE.

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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

GMMTV's logic: Oh, We can't use our traditional costumes because of strict laws, so let’s copy our neighbors' instead.

If it's a fantasy drama, create your own costumes and dances. Don't borrow other cultures without proper acknowledgment.

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[EtataE @Etatae333]

LOL, putting the costume controversy aside for a moment, there's something you might not know about Thailand. 😂

We actually have very strict laws concerning the monarchy. Under Section 112, certain forms of speech about the monarchy can carry prison sentences of 3–15 years. And yes, people have actually gone to prison over this. This isn't a joke.

So imagine trying to write a fictional Thai royal drama full of scheming princes, betrayals, power struggles, and a fight for the throne. That's a pretty sensitive area for a production company to navigate. 💀

It doesn't mean Thai historical royal dramas are completely forbidden, but creative freedom around royal portrayals comes with very real risks.

I can't say whether that's why GMMTV chose the fictional city of Ullavee, but you can probably see why a fictional setting might be appealing.

[yamone @_shweyamone_]

The painting is titled as Pu Man Ya Man, meaning Burmese Man and Woman. Why are you lying?

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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

If u choose to portray another country's history, you have a responsibility to research it properly and represent it accurately. OUR HISTORY AND CULTURE ARE NOT JUST AESTHETICS FOR ENTERTAINMENT. If inaccuracies have been made, take accountability.
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[yamone @_shweyamone_]

Geographically, Rakhine State is located in western Myanmar, whereas Shan State lies in the east. The cultures of Myanmar’s various ethnic groups have their own identities and traditions, and should not be assumed to be interchangeable.

[yamone @_shweyamone_]

Apart from the use of Konbaung-era attire, the oil lamp dance is not a Shan cultural tradition. Rather, it is a traditional dance associated with the Rakhine people, reportedly dating back to approximately 900–950 AD.

[Kai-Z @KaiZmkyk]

Why am I seeing Burmese traditional clothes ????

Most of the characters are wearing Shan culture from Myanmar . But I don’t want to blame because Thai and Shan have similarities.

But these clothes in these pictures are Burmese dresses from Yadanabon Era.

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