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  1. University of Mandalay
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Constructing the Tealeaf: Cultural Symbolism of Laphet

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Constructing the Tealeaf: Cultural Symbolism of Laphet
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Since the first century, the Pyu era, the tealeaf or laphet has been acting as an exotic and delicious food for the people in Burma/Myanmar. However, the tea was discovered and used in China in 2700 B.C. Although China and Myanmar are neighboring countries, Myanmar has been eating laphet since very ancient times. In the Pagan era (849-1297), the Ayloungsithu King start to grow the laphet plantation. In the Innwa, Taunggu and Koungboung periods, the laphet was recognized and used as a special food for the Kings. After that, the laphet become the typical food for the people. In the Botawpaya era, laphet became a commodity, and people were encouraged to trade it. In the Siphaw King period, the laphet was the most productive food and income for the people in Myanmar. In this day, the laphet is vital for the economy of the people in highland and low land Myanmar. All things considered, the laphet is not only a cultural food but is also as a symbol used at wedding ceremonies, judging at the courts for criminals, as well as negotiation for peace and wars/conflicts between different countries. Thus, this research aims to explore the constructing of the cultural symbolism of the tealeaf of laphet. The specific objectives are to describe social meanings of tealeaf in social activities and to elicit the relationships between tea leaf and symbols in its community. This is a qualitative study using data collection methods: such as key informant interviews, in-depth interviews and observation. This research has found that the laphet is an essential customary food of Myanmar people that should be seen as having deep symbolic meaning, and that to understand Myanmar’s culture it cannot be separated from this traditional food. As Myanmar exists in this world, the laphet is organic food for the Myanmar people, and it symbolized as the value of Myanmar culture and tradition forever.
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Cultural Symbol
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laphet
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constructing the tealeaf
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University of Mandalay, Research Journal
225 - 233
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