Rice - threshing floor - Rangoon

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Rice - threshing floor - Rangoon

Rice - threshing floor - Rangoon -.about 50 feet square, we could see what they had been watering down carefully yesterday afternoon, was cow dung, smooth and hard as cement. Date: 1952

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1952 Afternoon Burma Burmese Carefully Cement Dung Feet Floor Hard Myanmar Rangoon Rice Smooth Threshing Watering Yesterday

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In this evocative black-and-white photograph, taken in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar) in 1952, we witness the traditional process of rice threshing on a 50-foot square threshing floor. The image captures the scene just after the workers had carefully watered down the rice with cow dung, which had been spread out to dry and harden the previous day. The dung, now smooth and hard as cement, was essential for separating the grains of rice from the husks. The threshing floor, a common sight in rural Burma during the 1950s, was a simple yet effective method of rice processing. The labor-intensive process involved workers using long poles to beat the rice, causing the grains to separate from the husks, which were then winnowed away in the wind. The rice was then spread out to dry in the sun before being transported to markets or stored for later use. The photograph offers a glimpse into the agricultural lifestyle of Burma during the 1950s. The scene is serene and timeless, with the workers focused on their task, oblivious to the passing of time. The use of cow dung as a threshing aid was an essential part of the rice cultivation process, and the smooth, hard surface of the dung served as a testament to the care and attention given to every aspect of rice production. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the rich agricultural heritage of Burma and the traditional methods that were once an integral part of daily life. It also provides a glimpse into the past, offering a window into a time when the rhythms of rural life were dictated by the seasons and the harvest.

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