Like many other people who reside in Myanmar and who have their origin in Nepal, the majority of Gurkha came along with the British administration. Many Gurkhas served during the Second World War in the Burma Campaign, especially as rear guard units for the British retreat from Burma.[3]
After Burma's independence in 1948, the Gurkhas joined the infant, Burma Army. Many Gurkhas have served in the new republic's various campaigns against ethnic insurgents and the Kuomintanginvasions. The Gurkha were considered key assets of the Burmese Army in the 1950s.[4] There was also a soldier named Suk Bahadur Rai† that won the highest honor of Tatmadaw, The Aung San Thuriya Medal.[5]
Culture
Many of Gurkha in Myanmar practice Hinduism and Buddhism. A very small number of them practice Christianity. There are a few Gurkha Hindu temples Buddhist monastery in the cities around Kachin State, Shan State, Yangon and Mandalay. Gurkha form a large minority in Myitkyina, Mogok, and the hill station of Pyin U Lwin (Maymyo).[6]
Language
Most Gurkha typically speak Nepali and Burmese languages.
Education
The Gurkha place high importance on education, and they represent a disproportionately high share of those with advanced (medical, engineering or doctorate) degrees in Burma.[7][8]
Suk Bahadur (Burmese: ဗဟာဒူး) is a Burmese footballer who served as the captain of Myanmar national football team (1952–1970). He is considered the greatest Burmese footballer that ever lived for the tremendous success he brought to country's football. He's also a major in Myanmar Army[11]
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