International literary festival opens in Myanmar
Myanmar’s first international literary festival opens Friday in Yangon, bringing together dozens of authors from around the world, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar’s first international literary festival opens Friday in Yangon, bringing together dozens of authors from around the world, including Nobel Peace Prize laureate Aung San Suu Kyi.
Myanmar’s cash-strapped opposition party is tapping into the prestige of its leader: Two sweaters hand-knit by Aung San Suu Kyi have been auctioned for $123,000.
Game-changing news make me stop to evaluate them. Last week, there were two news developments that I found worth bringing up this Sunday. I am intrigued by the transgenders and their role in beauty pageants, and by Myanmar’s transformation to a possible democratic state.
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