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Photo News - November 2009
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Monday, 02 November 2009 13:28

The popular Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda being readied for gold plating. Photo – Mizzima. Known as Lonedawpyih Shwe Thingan, the whole pagoda will be gold plated and the opening ceremony will be held on December 1. The popular Kyaikhtiyo Pagoda being readied for gold plating. Photo – Mizzima. Known as Lonedawpyih Shwe Thingan, the whole pagoda will be gold plated and the opening ceremony will be held on December 1. Electronics and Home appliances showcased at the Tatmadaw Hall in Rangoon from November 14 to 17. Photo – Mizzima Electronics and Home appliances showcased at the Tatmadaw Hall in Rangoon from November 14 to 17. Photo – Mizzima Footage shown in the junta controlled Myanmar TV of the Burmese junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe being seen off at the Naypyitaw airport yesterday by the No.2 leader of the military hierachy Vice- Senior General Maung Aye before his departure to Sri Lanka  on a three day visit. Sources in Naypyitaw told Mizzima that the 76-year-old junta leader is suffering from diarrhoea. Footage shown in the junta controlled Myanmar TV of the Burmese junta supremo Senior General Than Shwe being seen off at the Naypyitaw airport yesterday by the No.2 leader of the military hierachy Vice- Senior General Maung Aye before his departure to Sri Lanka  on a three day visit. Sources in Naypyitaw told Mizzima that the 76-year-old junta leader is suffering from diarrhoea. Brad Adams, Executive Director of New York-based Human Rights Watch, during a press briefing at Indian Women’s Press Corp, in New Delhi, India on Thursday, November 12, 2009, said India should reverse its policy towards Burma, as India’s ‘constructive engagement’ has failed to yield any fruit. Photo – Mizzima. Adams said India should adopt a new policy towards Burma within 2009 and press for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for credible, inclusive and free and fair elections in 2010. Brad Adams, Executive Director of New York-based Human Rights Watch, during a press briefing at Indian Women’s Press Corp, in New Delhi, India on Thursday, November 12, 2009, said India should reverse its policy towards Burma, as India’s ‘constructive engagement’ has failed to yield any fruit. Photo – Mizzima. Adams said India should adopt a new policy towards Burma within 2009 and press for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for credible, inclusive and free and fair elections in 2010. Brad Adams, Executive Director of New York-based Human Rights Watch, during a press briefing at Indian Women’s Press Corp, in New Delhi, India on Thursday, November 12, 2009, said India should reverse its policy towards Burma, as India’s ‘constructive engagement’ has failed to yield any fruit. Photo – Mizzima. Adams said India should adopt a new policy towards Burma within 2009 and press for the release of detained opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi and for credible, inclusive and free and fair elections in 2010. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. The Burmese opposition political party –  National League for Democracy – on Wednesday held a ceremony to mark the 89th National Day in its head office in Rangoon’s West Shwegondine Street. Photo – Mizzima. The NLD on the occasion reiterated its call for the release of political prisoners including Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi. National Day, commemorates Rangoon University Students’ first movement in 1920 against British colonial rulers demanding a higher education system in Burma. Kaisi team (White Jersey) playing against Leng Tong team (Red Jersey) on the second day of the “Free Burma” Winter sports in New Delhi’s suburban Vikaspuri region. Photo – Mizzima. Burmese refugees, comprising various ethnic groups, annually hold winter sports to promote friendship. Kaisi team (White Jersey) playing against Leng Tong team (Red Jersey) on the second day of the “Free Burma” Winter sports in New Delhi’s suburban Vikaspuri region. Photo – Mizzima. Burmese refugees, comprising various ethnic groups, annually hold winter sports to promote friendship. The second day of the ‘Free Burma’ Winter sports held by Burmese refugees in India’s capital New Delhi. Photo – Mizzima. The five-day long sports week is being organised by the Burmese Community Resource Centre (BCRC), a community based organisation formed with various ethnics from Burma. Burmese refugees selling traditional food items on the side of the football field in New Delhi’s Vikaspuri area, where the ‘Free Burma’ Winter sports is being held. Photo – Mizzima. Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arriving at the Dusit Innya Lake Hotel for a meeting with Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, led high level representatives on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arriving at the Dusit Innya Lake Hotel for a meeting with Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, led high level representatives on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. Burmese opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi arriving at the Dusit Innya Lake Hotel for a meeting with Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, led high level representatives on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. Nyan Win, spokesperson for the National League for Democracy, briefs the press on the visit of Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, and his deputy Scot Marciel on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. Nyan Win, spokesperson for the National League for Democracy, briefs the press on the visit of Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, and his deputy Scot Marciel on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. Nyan Win, spokesperson for the National League for Democracy, briefs the press on the visit of Kurt Campbell, US Assistant Secretary of State, and his deputy Scot Marciel on Wednesday. Photo – Mizzima. A group of youths in Northern Thailand’s Chiang Mai town preparing to release a hot-air balloon on November 2, 2009 night. Photo – Mizzima. Like the Kathina in Burma, traditional Loi Kathrong is being celebrated widely throughout Thailand. The premier Burmese Rock Band “Emperor” on November 1, Sunday, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a live-show in Rangoon’s Kandawgyi Myawsikyun, where hundreds of fans cheered through the night. Alongside the Emperor’s lead singer Zaw Win Htut, popular vocalists Ringo, Sithu Lwin, Alex, Myo Kyawh Myaing, E- Toe, Haymar Nawin, and Shee, performed during the show. Photo – Myo Thein The premier Burmese Rock Band “Emperor” on November 1, Sunday, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a live-show in Rangoon’s Kandawgyi Myawsikyun, where hundreds of fans cheered through the night. Alongside the Emperor’s lead singer Zaw Win Htut, popular vocalists Ringo, Sithu Lwin, Alex, Myo Kyawh Myaing, E- Toe, Haymar Nawin, and Shee, performed during the show. Photo – Myo Thein The premier Burmese Rock Band “Emperor” on November 1, Sunday, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a live-show in Rangoon’s Kandawgyi Myawsikyun, where hundreds of fans cheered through the night. Alongside the Emperor’s lead singer Zaw Win Htut, popular vocalists Ringo, Sithu Lwin, Alex, Myo Kyawh Myaing, E- Toe, Haymar Nawin, and Shee, performed during the show. Photo – Myo Thein The premier Burmese Rock Band “Emperor” on November 1, Sunday, celebrated its 25th anniversary with a live-show in Rangoon’s Kandawgyi Myawsikyun, where hundreds of fans cheered through the night. Alongside the Emperor’s lead singer Zaw Win Htut, popular vocalists Ringo, Sithu Lwin, Alex, Myo Kyawh Myaing, E- Toe, Haymar Nawin, and Shee, performed during the show. Photo – Myo Thein The Bon Ka Htein Festival being celebrated in Rangoon on Sunday. Photo – Mizzima. The Bon Ka Htein Festival being celebrated in Rangoon on Sunday. Photo – Mizzima.

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