Physical attributes, language,
history, clothing, food, dances and
other traditions differentiate the
various ethnic groups within Burma.
It would not be appropriate to
assume similarities amongst the
groups; a Karen and a Burman, for
example, may not see themselves as
having anything in common. At the
same time, however, many values and
beliefs are the same; there may be
greater similarities between a
Burman Christian and a Karen
Christian than between a Burman
Christian and a Burman Buddhist.
The below is a brief description of
some cultural features that are
common to most Burmese ethnic
groups.