School uniforms in Myanmar, also called the White-Green () is named after the colour code of uniforms of both public school students and teachers in Myanmar. The uniform rule was mandated in 1966. Non-state schools and private schools are excluded from the mandate and can have their own uniforms.
The White-Green consists of a white yinbon eingyi and green htamein for girls and a white eingyi (dress shirt), Pinni taikpon eingyi and green pahso for boys. It was originally the uniform of Myoma Co-Educational National High School Rangoon.
History
Before 1966, each school in Burma had its own uniform.In 1965 and 1966, all non-state schools (private, missionary, national, vernacular, special, etc.) were nationalized and became State Schools. On 14 February 1966, the Revolutionary Government Educational Department mandated all students and teachers in all of Burma to wear the same uniforms.
Public school uniforms (White-Green)
Variations
White dress shirt
The white dress shirt of White-Green uniform has 4 variations.
Collar:
With an English collar
With a mandarin collar ()
Sleeves:
With short sleeves ( ) With long sleeves ( )
White Burmese blouse
The white Burmese blouse in White-Green uniforms has 6 variations:
Opening:
Buttoned at the front ( ) Buttoned at the side ( )
Sleeves:
With short sleeves ( ) With three-quarter sleeves ( ) With long sleeves ( )
Green colour
These are the common variations of green used in school uniforms:
Primary school girls' uniform design
The uniform for primary school girls has many variations in designs and styles.
Taikpon
Common colour variations for taikpon used in schools include:• White • Pinni() • Latte
Burmese sandals
Burmese sandals () are the most popular footwear in combination with traditional White-Green uniforms. There are two variations: lacquer and velvet.
Lacquered sandals are usually either black or brown. Velvet sandals vary in colours.
Embroidered patches and pin badges
Embroidered patches
Almost all public schools (except TTC Yangon) require that the school's name and badge be embroidered or sewn into the uniform, either on both sleeves or on the left side of the chest (above the pocket for the shirts). Usually, the name of the grades or standards and the class or section are also embroidered or sewn into the uniform on the left side of the chest. Embroidered patches are only on the students' uniforms, not the teachers'.
Pin badges
An exception is the Practising High School Kamayut (TTC), which does not use embroidered patches. TTC students wear pin badges.
In all public schools, teachers wear a pin badge of the school's badge together with the school's name. Often, they also wear a pin of appointment.
Uniforms of public universities and colleges
Not all universities require uniforms. Uniform rules vary according to each university or college. Many do not require uniforms.
Universities, institutes, and colleges that require uniforms
Universities of Education (UOEs), Education Colleges (ECs), Education Degree Colleges (EDCs), and Universities for Development of National Races (UDNR) use the traditional White-Green uniforms. Students at these institutions are pre-service trainees to become school teachers.
Universities of Nursing (UONs) use the White-Red uniform of Nursing in Myanmar.
The students' uniforms at Technological Universities (TUs) are white shirts and blue-black pahso for boys, and white blouses and blue-black htamein for girls. General Technological Institutes (GTIs) used the same uniforms before 2016, after which their uniform became white shirts and black-blue trousers for both genders.
The uniforms for students of the Universities of Computer Studies (UCSs) are white shirts and blue pahso for boys, and white Burmese blouses and blue htamein for girls.
The uniforms of Myanmar Aerospace Engineering University (MAEU) are white shirts with sky blue neckties and stylepants for boys, and white shirts and khaki skirts for girls.
Students at Myanmar Maritime University (MMU) and Myanmar Mercantile Marine College (MMMC) wear the uniforms of Myanmar seafarers, in addition to a necktie.
Universities and colleges that do not require uniforms
In 2004, a dress code was imposed for university and college students to wear a white shirt/blouse and longyi (pahso/htamein). T-shirts and jeans were banned. This dress code was later loosened.