British Empire Exhibition in 1924 at Wembley, North London to commemorate Empire trade
[Original caption] The Burmese Pavilion constructed of teak carved by the best craftsmen of Mandalay and Rangoon, and guarded by a monster pair of leogriffs, has an eastern grace and mysterious dignity admirably set off by the surrounding garden with its Indo-Malayan shrubs and splendid Burmese peacocks. Much may here be learned of the national life of Burma and the romantic scenery and it is a delight to linger over the lovely lacquer work and silks, while through the village resounds the sweet tinkle of the myriad little bells on the gilded spires. [end]
A huge spectacle that spanned two summer seasons, the British Empire Exhibition attracted millions of visitors. This exhibition showcased goods and produce sourced from all colonized countries. The central part of British Empire Exhibition had 16 buildings representing the different Empire countries. Myanmar (Burma) was represented by the gate of a renowned pagoda at Mandalay reproduced in Burmese teak.