myanmar

The Shan state is the biggest of Burma, situated in the north-eastern part of the country. It's bordered by China, Laos and Thailand. Once upon a time, the Shan used to dominate a huge empire, influencing the Chinese emperor himself. Have you ever heard...

So... I spoke with many French, 1 Mexican and some others. And it appeared to me that really few know about what happened in September in Burma, sometimes not even knowing about the military junta. As I am in a severe militancy crisis... As I found it...

Burmese bloggers without borders Flaming Peacocks : the 88 Student Group Human Right Watch report on September crackdown Human Right Watch on Burma Wikipedia article "2007 Burmese anti-government protests"

Burma was a kingdom until 1962, when a coup d'etat brought General Ne Win to power. He ruled for 26 years. In 1988, national unrest led pro-democracy students and groups to the streets, a movement known as the 8888 Uprising. The Security forces, Tatmadaw,...

I was lucky enough to be with some people who could speak English. Not everyone could, of course, and among those who could, some were too shy (or not interested maybe ^^) to talk with me. But 4 of the guys and a fair number of monks were able to actually...

Ok now I flooded the blog with pictures (less than on the French one but still...), I can begin to write. A lot, as usual ^^ Our group was... awesome... I feel so lucky and honoured to have been able to travel with only thai people (and a korean, ok),...

Burman style At the pagoda over Chiang Tung And yet, inside the temple, Tatmadaw is still watching over...

Welcome in the Union of Myanmar, on a bridge where the flag of democracy gives way to one of a dictatorship Local trucks And local bus.... Coming back from the fields One of the main streets - Chiang Tung On the road to the village of Phra Chai

Akha people

Novices in the temple Phra Suwit, 1st night, we still don't know each other and yet a link begins to appear Laundry day ? Old games, the best ones... "The monk and the rose" Phra Jaa Phra Om-Em and a Guizmo-to-be (I miss you, my cat...) Smile, always...