Documentation of the Early 19th-Century First Baptist Church in Mawlamyine

$250K USD

Funder	Department of State
Recipient Organization	World Monuments Fund
Country	Burma (Myanmar)
Start Date	May 13, 2015
End Date	Sep 03, 2019
Duration	1,574 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Recipient
Data Source	US Foreign Aid
Grant ID	`77814-48`

Grant Description

Though the architecture of the church is Western in design, the materials and building methods used in its construction stemmed from Burmese craft traditions, resulting in a masterful blend of Burmese and Western styles. This project includes a condition survey, conservation plan, and site documentation.