Keyword: zat pwe

Watch the full Asia Society program featuring Myanmar's celebrated troupe Shwe Man Thabin, which has been nominated for Outstanding Performance of the Year by The New York Dance and Performance Awards.

"Audience members lingered in their seats, dazed, even after the performers had bowed and waved goodbye," remarked the New York Times.

Learn about Myanmar’s "zat pwe"—a traditional performance form that combines music, dance, and theater into a unique variety extravaganza.