Burmese Buddhists

Utica is home to many people who came from Burma, and the Burmese Buddhists are one of the faith communities they have built there. The group is a faith-based organization in the city, a place for worship, tradition and community. Utica has welcomed refugees for decades, and places of worship are a central part of community life.

The city has a long record of welcoming newcomers, from earlier waves of European immigrants to more recent refugees from Southeast Asia and beyond. Houses of worship are often the heart of those communities, offering a link to home languages, customs and holidays.

What to Know

• It is a faith-based community organization in Utica.
• Utica has welcomed refugees from many countries, including Burma.
• Included in the community directory kept by The Center in Utica.