Some Myanmar people, especially those from the rural areas, have many superstitions. Astrology, palmistry and clairvoyance are sometimes relied upon to make important decisions. These may include marriage, going into a business partnership, naming a baby, and others. To offset bad luck, certain meritorious deeds or Yadaya may be performed such as setting free some live birds or animals, building a footbridge, or mending a road.Superstition of different cultures are interesting in some ways. Here are some
Don't go underneath a staircase. You will loose your will power.
Don't go under a pole or rope, where women used to hang-dry their longyis. You will loose your will power.
Don't leave a shoe or a slipper up-side-down. It'll cause bad luck.
Don't keep a broken glass or a mirror in homes. Replace the window panes asap if broken.
Don't wash your hair within a week after a funeral in the neighborhood.
Don't hit the pot with a ladle after you stir the curry. It's like hitting your parents' head.
Don't hit 2 lids of pots and pans against each other. A tiger may bite you.
Don't feed someone with the palm upward. The food might cause you disorder.
Don't clip your nails at night. Ghosts don't like that.
Don't take kids to dark places. Ghosts may posses them.
Carrying some hairs of an elephant tail will avoid evil.
