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Calls to preserve Shwedagon Pagoda
A forum is to be held on 17 May to discuss plans to preserve the iconic building in the face of threats from developments in the vicinity.
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Govt pledges to safeguard Rangoon architecture
Minister tells architectural forum that regulations should be followed and different actors must work together.
Eyes on Rangoon’s precious heritage
An event to promote and facilitate the protection of the city’s architectural gems will begin this week.
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Culture ministry to protect buildings, nature
Burma’s Ministry of Culture announced that they will enforce fines for the misuse of properties that are designated as culturally significant, according to a statement in state media on Monday.
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First heritage plaque unveiled in Rangoon
“A city can be both economically vibrant and preserve its history – and a city that does that will be a better city. These plaques will help highlight that these buildings played a part in the life of the city”
Lawyers take to streets to save historic courthouse
Dozens of lawyers marched through downtown Rangoon on Wednesday to protest the privatisation of two colonial-era buildings.
Burma launches search for “lost city” of Suwarnabhumi
A team of archaeologists in Burma have launched a campaign to search for the lost city of Suwarnabhumi, an ancient Buddhist kingdom, which is believed to be located somewhere in South or Southeast Asia
