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Celebrations mark 67th Mon National Day
The 67th Mon National Day was celebrated over last weekend in what organisers say is a positive step for national reconciliation.
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Thousands gather to see in the New Year
Thousands of people in Rangoon gathered to see in the new-year, at the first public countdown in Rangoon’s People’s Park. Crowds watched live performances, countdowns from around the world and[…]
Burmese migrants celebrate May Day
May 2, 2008 (DVB)
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NLD marks Anti-Fascist Revolution Day
Mar 28, 2008 (DVB), National League for Democracy members and veteran politicians held celebrations in Rangoon, Mandalay and Magwe yesterday to mark the 63rd anniversary of Anti-Fascist Revolution Day. About[…]
NLD women's wing marks International Women's Day
Mar 11, 2008 (DVB), The National League for Democracy women's wing held a belated celebration for International Women's Day on Monday at the party headquarters in Rangoon. International Women's Day[…]
Authorities restrict Chin national day celebrations
Feb 21, 2008 (DVB), An event to mark Chin national day was held yesterday at the Lion City Hall in Kamaryut township, Rangoon, despite government restrictions. Around 10,000 people reportedly[…]
Activists commemorate general Aung San's birthday
Feb 14, 2008 (DVB)-National League for Democracy members and student youth across Burma celebrated the 93rd birthday of independence leader general Aung San yesterday. In Rangoon division, a celebration was[…]
Karen people celebrate new year
Jan 9, 2008 (DVB), Karen people living in and outside Burma held celebrations yesterday to mark Karen new year's day and to promote and preserve Karen traditions. In Thailand, a[…]
Authorities restrict full moon day celebrations
Nov 26, 2007 (DVB), About 800 people attended full moon day celebrations on Saturday at Maggin monastery in Thingangyun township, despite some restrictions imposed by the Burmese authorities. Those who[…]
