longyi
Americannoun
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My colleague from Myanmar wore a graceful longyi, her country’s national costume, for her thesis defense.
From Scientific American ● Nov. 8, 2023
“I couldn’t even save a longyi to wear,” Taher said, referring to a type of traditional sarong.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 6, 2023
In some recent court hearings, Suu Kyi has been wearing a white top and a brown wraparound longyi typically worn by Myanmar prisoners, sources have said.
From Reuters ● Jan. 10, 2022
When the road seemed safe, a friend smuggled him north dressed in a longyi, a traditional Myanmarese wrap skirt.
From Science Magazine ● May 23, 2019
Soiyed Alom, a 73-year-old man wearing a longyi, broke into tears when asked how it felt to see Rohingya men wearing pants.
From Seattle Times ● Jun. 17, 2018
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