The culture of the Marmas is similar to that of the Rakhine people, including their language, food, clothes, religion, dance, and funeral rites. Marma men wear a sarong called "lungyi", while Marma women wear a sarong called "thabein". Marmas mostly depend on agriculture, traditionally practicing slash-and-burn cultivation on the hills. Their belief in Theravada Buddhism is as deep as the Rakhine society's, with an emphasis on ritual practices in deities. Some Marmas also practice animism and Islam. Marmas follow the Burmese calendar. They celebrate the New Year, called "Sangrain" (), which begins on the first day of Bohag. They make "sangraimu," which is a form of traditional cakes. They take part in Sangrain Relong Pwe (; water pouring), where young Marma men and women spray each other with water. Sangrai is celebrated in three days, On the 1st day, called Painchwai or Akro, homes are decorated with flowers. On the 2nd day, Sangrai Akya, Marmas participate in traditional sports, dances, cultural activities and hold meetings regarding community issues. They also go to monasteries to participate in the Buddha statue's bathing (cleansing) ritual on this day. On the 3rd day, called Sangrai Atada, they cook a vegetable dish made out of more than 100 ingredients, called "hangbong" (; "pachan" in Bangla). After death, Marma elderlies are cremated, while younger deceased Marmas are buried.