Latest posts by tan from May, 2009
Myanmar: 150th Anniversary of the Founding of Mandalay City
Mandalay, the last royal capital of Myanmar, celebrated its 150th anniversary with a three-day festival event from May 14 to May 16. GV Author TAN translates a few posts written by bloggers from Myanmar who had witnessed the event.
Myanmar: Rogue Wind Blasted through Mandalay City
On May 6 a rogue wind blasted through Mandalay, the third capital city of Myanmar. GV author Tan translates a blog post written by a Burmese blogger who witnessed the damage caused by the freak wind.
Myanmar: Opposition Sets Conditions for 2010 polls
The Irrawaddy reports that Myanmar's opposition party, National League for Democracy, has set conditions for participation in the 2010 Elections.
Myanmar: US is Not Considering Lifting Sanctions
The Irrawaddy reports that the United States is not considering lifting sanctions against Myanmar as part of its review of policy change for the country.