Inle Lake Food Culture
Inle Lake in Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a mecca for food culture. Myanmar’s cuisine has been influenced by existing native ethnicities, Buddhism and surrounding countries, including China, India and Thailand. British colonial rule and westernization have also impacted flavors and growing, cooking and eating techniques. At Inle Lake hydroponics has been used for decades to grow floating gardens of tomatoes, squashes and other vegetables. The land surrounding the lake is also rich in minerals and excellent for crops. Local farmers bring their goods to sell at various village markets including Nan Pan Market. Inle Lake is on the tentative list for World Heritage status.
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