The coming extinction: The Moken People of Burma’s Mergui Archipelago
The coming extinction: The Moken People of Burma’s Mergui Archipelago
Mergui Archipel - Moken People
A research report by Burma Human Rights Network
In recent years, Myanmar has captured the attention of the international community because of its flagrant human rights violations against its indigenous populations – notably the Rohingya, Rakhine, and Kachin peoples. The country, however, is comprised of several other indigenous and ethnic groups that are experiencing severe human rights violations at the hands of the Tatmadaw and have not landed on the radar of the international community.
Myanmar: History Makes Art, And That Art Will Make History
December 28, 2020
Walking toward Yangon’s art galleries the majestic colonial buildings line the streets. Some have been converted into luxury hotels a sign of Myanmar’s renewal. Yet most have been left untouched since British rule. Faded green paint peeling off the walls over markets that are filled with fruit as bright as traditional women’s clothing. “Myanmar has a long history filled with rich cultural traditions, that’s reflected in a distinctive emerging art movement,” said Gill Pattison, River Gallery.
The nation is evolving from a turbulent history into a vibrant democracy that has given a new voice to talented local artists. “Art currently reflects an intense transition in Myanmar,” said Nathalie Johnston, Myanm/Art. “With pillars of religion and history.”