class="apple-converted-space"> annexationin the 19th century introducedChristianity, and St Patrick's School,
Mawlamyine (now BEHS-5, Mawlamyine) was opened by theDe La Salle Brothersin 1860. Moreover, expansion oftrade and commercein the early 20th century established
in Mawlamyine aHinduculture ofIndia(so-called Galakhar). Today,Mon State Cultural Museumis located in the city.