Our neighboring country Myanmar is very different from the surrounding countries. That country also has a name as Suvarnabhumi. If you want to know why the country got such a name, just take a trip through the cities of Mandalay and Yangon. When you see the stupas and pagodas bathed in gold, you will understand why Myanmar has been called the land of gold.
One of the main features of Myanmar is its more than ten thousand Buddhist temples. When you go sightseeing there, you can see many Buddhist temples without much distance difference. Most of the big Buddhist temples are built on top of the hill. Small temples can also be seen under the age-old trees. Most of them are decorated with gold. Apart from these sights, there are many places that amaze tourists today.
After the end of the Covid period, many foreign tourists have started visiting Myanmar. The country has opened the window of its sights to those guests. It is the natural scenery that attracts tourists to Myanmar. Inle Lake is one of the most noteworthy and visited places. A view of the floating garden set on this very calm and beautiful lake.
Inle is a lake rich in fish. Fishermen are engaged in fishing here in the traditional way. The people living in and around the lake are known as ‘Inta’. They fish in shallow areas in a special way. If you have not seen that sight before, that fishing will be very interesting.
Eau fishing is interesting
These fishermen catch fish from one leg at one end of the boat. The other leg will also be wrapped around the oar. They do not follow normal fishing methods. Inla is a lake rich in aquatic plants. If you cast a net while sitting in a boat, you will not be able to see the fish. Therefore, if you stand at the top of the boat, you can see the fishes passing through the water and catch them. At the same time it is possible to propel the boat forward and cast the net freely with the other hand.
It is natural for first-time visitors to think that this sight is not dangerous. When you see him standing on one leg at the top of the boat, you may think that he will fall into the lake. The locals say that there is nothing to be afraid of even if it falls. Inle is a very shallow lake. During summers, this water body is only about 2 meters deep. Even if the fishermen fall into the lake, there is no danger to their lives.
Traditional ewes fishing
The fishing method here has been passed down from one generation to the next. They enter this profession at a very young age. Therefore, for the workers, the fishing method followed is not only new to them, but they have received adequate training. It is the livelihood of most of the local people.
The fishing here is a must-see for visitors to Inle Lake. This fishing, which cannot be seen anywhere else in the world, will not only inspire a lot of curiosity, but will also amaze the guests. If visiting visitors are interested in fishing in their style, they will provide training upon request. Enjoying the beauty of the lake along with fishing will make your trip to Myanmar even better.
English Summary: The Fishermen of Inle Lake and their Remarkable Fishing Technique Myanmar