Myanmar Bodhi Ta Taung Pagoda Thanbokde Pagpda Po Win Taung
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Burma, also known as Myanmar, has long been closed off to the scrutiny of the outside world. You've always been able to travel there as a tourist, albeit with restrictions, but with the leading opposition figure Aung San Suu Kyi under house arrest for much of the past couple of decades, and her calls for tourists to boycott Burma, relatively few made the journey. It was certainly off the menu for journalists and camera crews. The only way in for them was to pose as a tourist and use a small camera. Asking ordinary Burmese about their real feelings was just too dangerous for most, as it could lead to imprisonment for those speaking out. For years the place has been ruled by a corrupt military junta that brutally suppressed all opposition, used forced labour and imprisoned thousands for their political views. Their main ally and investor has been neighbouring China, which has an eye on Burma's many resources, including oil, gas, timber, gemstones and minerals. But recently -- and suddenly -- things have changed. After elections that most observers regarded as a total sham, the new government made a series of surprise announcements. It released Aung San Suu Kyi, suspended a hugely unpopular dam project with China, freed thousands of prisoners and signed peace pacts with a number of warring ethnic groups. Even Hillary Clinton dropped in for a visit, hot on the heels of diplomats from countries all over the western world who are hoping they might be able to lift economic ...
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© zoqy.net A walk round a street market selling fresh produce, in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma).
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In Easter 2008, I visited Burma (Myanmar) - home to a totalitarian military dictatorship. As a tourist, I was careful to minimise any money going to the government infrastructure and was welcomed by the Burmese people throughout the country. There are no right or wrong answers in response to whether or not foreigners should visit Burma - but all who choose to go should ensure they do extensive reading before and during their travels. See: www.freeburma.org and www.freeburmacoalition.org Journal extract (more on my website - link at the bottom) "The activist comedy troupe The Moustache Brothers were one of the big reasons I wanted to come to Myanmar they claim they 'are alive because of tourists', and have been covered numerous times by the BBC and international press. To me, they are heroes - their live performance combined screwball comedy, classic Burmese dance, and satirical criticism of the totalitarian regime. This has, of course, led repeatedly to their arrest Par Par Lay was recently released from prison after doing 7 years hard labour (breaking up rocks with iron bars across their legs). They were banned from performing in Burmese in public, but today they perform to tourists from their front room. Apparently, when they first started doing this, the Myanmar secret police (or the 'KGB' as the comedy trio call them) watched and filmed their show. Since then, and perhaps due to the support of tourists, Amnesty International, the world's media and comedians in the UK ...
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Voters in Myanmar headed to the polls Sunday in a historic election, the first time credible alternatives to the ruling party have appeared on the country's ballot. Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize winner who symbolizes the fight for democracy in the Asian nation, is one of the candidates competing for 45 parliamentary vacancies created by the promotion of lawmakers to the Cabinet and other posts last year. Released in 2010 by Myanmar's military rulers after years under house arrest, Suu Kyi has been traveling up and down the country, rallying support for her once-banned National League for Democracy party. Polls opened 6 am Sunday (7:30 pm ET Saturday), and were set to close eight hours later. Voters will weigh in during a time of enormous change in Myanmar, also known as Burma, which has been secluded and ruled by a military junta for decades. In the past 12 months, the country has pardoned hundreds of political prisoners, secured a ceasefire with Karen rebels and has agreed to negotiate with other ethnic rebel groups. Freer press rules have encouraged the proliferation of journals and magazines. Myanmar's efforts to thaw its frosty relations with the rest of the world have been warmly welcomed and rewarded. In recent months, a steady procession of foreign ministers has visited the country and, in February, the EU lifted a travel ban on Myanmar officials. There have been hints too that the a free and fair vote on Sunday will lead to the relatively swift ...
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A look round Bogyoke Market in Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar (Burma).
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Paul and Khine Travel around Beautuful Burma Myanmar. Visiting amazing place like Popa, Yangon, Bagan, Inlay and Ngapali. Filmed in 2010. Edited and uploaded 2012. Our adventures of 2011 in Burma to follow shortly. Please subscribe. Music: Trance Gamesmaster Sacred City
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© zoqy.net A quick look at some of the sights and sounds on Yangon (Rangoon) city centre.
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Don travelled to Mandalay in Burma in January, 1976 for a week. Don then went to Thailand, Singapore, and flew to Australia in Feb., 1976 to begin a teaching career in estern Australia. Mandalay Mandalay This sprawling cultural centre is the most Burman of Myanmar's cities. It was the last capital of Myanmar before the British took over and is the country's second-largest city. Highlights of Mandalay include Shwenandaw Kyaung, the sole remaining building of the once extravagant moated palace. Also look out for Mandalay Hill, with its spiralling stairways, temples and sweeping views; and the ancient Rakhine Buddha image at Mahamuni Paya. Bustling markets with produce and handicrafts from all over Upper Myanmar are another feature of Mandalay. Here are market place photos. DON PUGH
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Still in the former capital Yangon, we discover betel chewing, a centuries old tradition, thanaka the 2000 year old beauty secret from Myanmar, and we visit the most amazing temple there, Shwedagon Paya. A must see!
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Transcript by www.newsy.com BY NIELS SCHACK NORGAARD ANCHOR CHRISTINA HARTMAN For the first time in 24 years, Aung San Suu Kyi (Ang Sang Suu Shi) is leaving Myanmar. The Nobel Peace Prize winner has announced she will travel to Norway and England. Jonah Fisher, the BBC's correspondent in Bangkok, says Suu Kyi's decision to travel is a milestone in modern Burmese history. "This is a hugely symbolic moment for Burma, a sign of the growing confidence Aung San Suu Kyi has in the reform process and the confidence she has in the military backed government that she's now dealing with on a regular basis." Earlier this month, Suu Kyi met with English Prime Minister David Cameron, who invited her to England. The Guardian writes it's 'unprecedented change in Burma' that is causing Suu Kyi to finally leave the country whose former military government kept her under house arrest for 15 years. "[The change] began when a nominally civilian government took power in 2010 and Thein Sein (Thane Sane), the president, ushered in a series of reforms. Among these was greater freedom of the press, ceasefires with ethnic rebels and the release of political prisoners." But why is she travelling to Norway? Well, her ties with the Scandinavian country started when the Norwegian Nobel Committee awarded her the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. Kjell Magne Bondevik from Oslo's Association for Peace and Human Rights tells Norwegian newspaper Verdens Gang "She has previously said Norway is the country she ...
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A short drive through the main streets of Bagan (Myanmar) from New Park Hotel, passing Shwezigon and Htilominlo, and ending at Ananda Pahto.
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One of the most isolated countries in the world, Myanmar, is seeing an influx of tourists. CNN's Paula Hancocks reported on 11, January, 2012.
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You need to buy something when you get to Burma (Myanmar)! You Have To!!.. And you will find these phrases useful. ***Disclaimer : I do NOT own the music. Using it only for educational purpose.***
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Daw Aung San Suu Kyi in first political trip beyond Rangoon Burmese pro-democracy leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi has made her first political trip outside Rangoon since her release from house arrest. Burma's opposition leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, has drawn cheering crowds in recent public meetings outside Rangoon. Analysts say the gatherings are an important step for the new government to establish the ground rules for dealing with the Nobel laureate and well-known dissident. Under police escort, the convoy of 30 vehicles transported opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi on her first political trip outside Rangoon since her release from detention last November. Ref: VOA,BBC Credit: MIZZIMA TELEVISION NEWS
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In Easter 2008, I visited Burma (Myanmar) - home to a totalitarian military dictatorship. As a tourist, I was careful to minimise any money going to the government infrastructure and was welcomed by the Burmese people throughout the country. I felt the US$1 spent on the Circular Railway was worth the interactions it bought with local people from all around the city - I spoke to journalists, students, military-men and ex-civil servants about the situation in the country. I returned to Hong Kong and launched the HK Free Burma website @ www.freeburmahk.com There are no right or wrong answers in response to whether or not foreigners should visit Burma - but all who choose to go should ensure they do some reading before and during their travels. See www.freeburma.org and www.freeburmacoalition.org My own Burma page: www.globalcitizen.co.uk for photos, journals and more videos.
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How far is it? How long is it? Right, Left, Go straight... Pretty simple! ***Disclaimer : I do NOT own the background music. I am using it for educational purpose.***
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