Myanmar ‘Rapunzel’ becomes viral sensation

Long hair might be beautiful, but it’s notoriously hard to maintain — especially in humid climates.

Not so for one Myanmar woman, whose shiny long black locks stretching past her feet have become a viral sensation.

Pictures of the unnamed woman, who commenters dubbed the ‘Asian Rapunzel’, have been shared thousands of times on Facebook.

Most of the feedback was positive, inspiring a mix of admiration, patriotism and jealousy.

“How lovely!” wrote Pat Dan. “Her hair looks smooth and health. I wish I could have such hair.”

“Amazing hair,” wrote Rachel Phyu. “I wish most of Myanmar girls to keep this lovely Myanmar tradition.”

“The most annoying and wonderful thing that she has, I guess,” added Olesya Tess.

Photos / Facebook
 

Subscribe to the WTF is Up in Southeast Asia + Hong Kong podcast to get our take on the top trending news and pop culture from the region every Thursday!




BECOME A COCO+ MEMBER

Support local news and join a community of like-minded
“Coconauts” across Southeast Asia and Hong Kong.

Join Now
Coconuts TV
Our latest and greatest original videos
Subscribe on