Gallery Photo News Photo News - April 2009
Photo News - April 2009
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Friday, 03 April 2009 19:24



A broker approaches a woman, who came to the revenue office in Rangoon to clear her tax, to enable her to go abroad. Photo – Mizzima. Though the number of people, who want to go abroad, has drastically decreased, brokers are still busy, as the office procedures are smooth only when it is done through brokers. Security personnel once again resurface in Burma’s former capital Rangoon on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Security has been beefed up yet again in Rangoon, following the opposition party National League for Democracy’s “Shwegonedine Declaration”  issued on Wednesday. Security personnel once again resurface in Burma’s former capital Rangoon on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Security has been beefed up yet again in Rangoon, following the opposition party National League for Democracy’s “Shwegonedine Declaration”  issued on Wednesday. Security personnel once again resurface in Burma’s former capital Rangoon on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Security has been beefed up yet again in Rangoon, following the opposition party National League for Democracy’s “Shwegonedine Declaration”  issued on Wednesday. Security personnel once again resurface in Burma’s former capital Rangoon on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Security has been beefed up yet again in Rangoon, following the opposition party National League for Democracy’s “Shwegonedine Declaration”  issued on Wednesday. Security personnel once again resurface in Burma’s former capital Rangoon on Thursday, April 30, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Security has been beefed up yet again in Rangoon, following the opposition party National League for Democracy’s “Shwegonedine Declaration”  issued on Wednesday. Burma’s main opposition party – the National League for Democracy – held its plenary meeting with party organising members from its various branches, states and divisions from 28 to 29 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Chairman Aung Shwe said the NLD will review the ruling junta’s electoral law, which is yet to be declared, and will decide on whether to contest in the ensuing 2010 election.<br /> Burma’s main opposition party – the National League for Democracy – held its plenary meeting with party organising members from its various branches, states and divisions from 28 to 29 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Chairman Aung Shwe said the NLD will review the ruling junta’s electoral law, which is yet to be declared, and will decide on whether to contest in the ensuing 2010 election.<br /> Burma’s main opposition party – the National League for Democracy – held its plenary meeting with party organising members from its various branches, states and divisions from 28 to 29 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Chairman Aung Shwe said the NLD will review the ruling junta’s electoral law, which is yet to be declared, and will decide on whether to contest in the ensuing 2010 election.<br /> Burma’s main opposition party – the National League for Democracy – held its plenary meeting with party organising members from its various branches, states and divisions from 28 to 29 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Chairman Aung Shwe said the NLD will review the ruling junta’s electoral law, which is yet to be declared, and will decide on whether to contest in the ensuing 2010 election.<br /> A miniature model of the expanded international airport in Burma’s jungle capital Naypyitaw, located far away from Burma’s commercial hub. Photo - Mizzima. Asia World Company, owned by one of ruling junta’s business cronies and Singapore-based CPG Consultant Pvt. Ltd have been contracted to carry out the expansion plan. The airport will be expanded in three-phases, and in the first phase it will include building terminals with a capacity of 3.5 million passengers a year. Junta authorities have tightened security around the National League for Democracy (NLD) office in Rangoon’s Shwegondine, even as the NLD began its plenary meet of its executive members from various states and divisions on Tuesday, 28 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. The plenary is the fourth of the NLD, Burma’s main opposition party, in the past 20 years. Junta authorities have tightened security around the National League for Democracy (NLD) office in Rangoon’s Shwegondine, even as the NLD began its plenary meet of its executive members from various states and divisions on Tuesday, 28 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. The plenary is the fourth of the NLD, Burma’s main opposition party, in the past 20 years. Junta authorities have tightened security around the National League for Democracy (NLD) office in Rangoon’s Shwegondine, even as the NLD began its plenary meet of its executive members from various states and divisions on Tuesday, 28 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. The plenary is the fourth of the NLD, Burma’s main opposition party, in the past 20 years. Burma’s main opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), is scheduled to hold a plenary meeting of its members across the country in its Rangoon headquarters from April 28 to 29, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. At least 148 executive members, elected Members of Parliament, youth and women from various states and divisional branch of the party have arrived in Rangoon for the meeting, that will delve into the party’s policy on current politics and also the junta's-draft constitution. Burma’s main opposition party, the National League for Democracy (NLD), is scheduled to hold a plenary meeting of its members across the country in its Rangoon headquarters from April 28 to 29, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. At least 148 executive members, elected Members of Parliament, youth and women from various states and divisional branch of the party have arrived in Rangoon for the meeting, that will delve into the party’s policy on current politics and also the junta's-draft constitution. Sai Kham Leik, the most popular song composer among his contemporaries completed 60 years on Monday, April 27, 2009  The Shan ethnic song composer is the son of the Namtu Minister Shwe Kyi and Daw Sein Uh. He was born on April 27, 1949 in Northern Shan state’s Namtu town. He became popular after his “A Shan man in Mandalay”, which was sung by his friend Sai Htee Sai. Satellite Television receivers on a roof top in Rangoon’s downtown area on Friday, April 24, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. An opinion written by a person under a pseudonym Ko Gyi Ngwezinyaw in Burma’s state-run newspaper on Friday said the sales of satellite TV channels should be banned as it “can hurt the self-discipline of the people, social norms, culture, and character,… and instigate the viewers to commit crimes.” A fire broke out at the May Yu Pea factory in Rangoon’s suburban township of South Dagon at about 11:30 a.m. (local time). The fire also destroyed the godown of the factory where several bags of peas caught fire. Photo – Mizzima. A fire broke out at the May Yu Pea factory in Rangoon’s suburban township of South Dagon at about 11:30 a.m. (local time). The fire also destroyed the godown of the factory where several bags of peas caught fire. Photo – Mizzima. Private advertisement firms, particularly outdoor advertising, are in a state of panic as the Yagon City Development Committee (YCDC) have started auctioning off roadside billboards. Photo – Mizzima. Private advertisement firms, particularly outdoor advertising, are in a state of panic as the Yagon City Development Committee (YCDC) have started auctioning off roadside billboards. Photo – Mizzima. Villagers of Chuanggyi village carry drinking water in boats. Photo – Mizzima. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis struck Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. Villagers of Thapyukone village in Laputta Township,  Irrawaddy division carry drinking water after crossing the Ywe River. Photo – Mizzima. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis lashed Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. Villagers of Chuanggyi village carry drinking water in boats. Photo – Mizzima. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis struck Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. A child carrying water in Kyokyarkwin village in Thapyukone village tract. Photo – Mizzima. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis struck Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. A pond drying up in Chuanggyi village of Thapyukone village tract in the Irrawaddy delta. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis lashed Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. A child draws water from the pond that is fast drying up in Chuanggyi village of Thapyukone village tract in the Irrawaddy delta. Despite nearly a year after the deadly Cyclone Nargis struck Burma’s Irrawaddy delta, villagers are still struggling to overcome water shortage. Burma’s opposition party – National League for Democracy – on New Year’s Day, Friday, held ceremony to honor Buddhist monks and elders at party headquarter in Rangoon’s Shwegondine street. Photo – Mizzima. Burma’s opposition party – National League for Democracy – on New Year’s Day, Friday, held ceremony to honor Buddhist monks and elders at party headquarter in Rangoon’s Shwegondine street. Photo – Mizzima. Burma’s opposition party – National League for Democracy – on New Year’s Day, Friday, held ceremony to honor Buddhist monks and elders at party headquarter in Rangoon’s Shwegondine street. Photo – Mizzima. Revellers seen during the water festival in Pegu town. Photo – Mizzima Revellers seen during the water festival in Pegu town. Photo – Mizzima Revellers seen during the water festival in Pegu town. Photo – Mizzima Revellers seen during the water festival in Pegu town. Photo – Mizzima Revellers seen during the water festival in Pegu town. Photo – Mizzima Water Festival at the stage hosted by Rangoon’s Mayor in front of Rangoon’s City Hall seen on April 13. Photo – Mizzima Water Festival at the stage hosted by Rangoon’s Mayor in front of Rangoon’s City Hall seen on April 13. Photo – Mizzima Water Festival at the stage hosted by Rangoon’s Mayor in front of Rangoon’s City Hall seen on April 13. Photo – Mizzima Revellers enjoying water festival at Rangoon’s Innya Street on April 14, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Revellers enjoying water festival at Rangoon’s Innya Street on April 14, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Revellers enjoying water festival at Rangoon’s Innya Street on April 14, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. Revellers enjoying water festival at Rangoon’s Innya Street on April 14, 2009. Photo – Mizzima. One year anniversary of the death of Khin Mar Aye, wife of former Burma Communist Party chairman, Hla Shwe was held at on April 11, 2009 at Ywahle street in Thingankyun township of Rangoon. Photo – Mizzima.<br /> One year anniversary of the death of Khin Mar Aye, wife of former Burma Communist Party chairman, Hla Shwe was held at on April 11, 2009 at Ywahle street in Thingankyun township of Rangoon. Photo – Mizzima.<br /> Revellers at the Water Festival - Thingyan - seen at Rangoon’s Bogyoke Market on Sunday, 12 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With heavy rain pour, and the slow sales in the market has made many shop keepers staying away from the festival. Revellers at the Water Festival - Thingyan - seen at Rangoon’s Bogyoke Market on Sunday, 12 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With heavy rain pour, and the slow sales in the market has made many shop keepers staying away from the festival. Revellers at the Water Festival - Thingyan - seen at Rangoon’s Bogyoke Market on Sunday, 12 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With heavy rain pour, and the slow sales in the market has made many shop keepers staying away from the festival. Revellers at the Water Festival - Thingyan - seen at Rangoon’s Bogyoke Market on Sunday, 12 April 2009. Photo – Mizzima. With heavy rain pour, and the slow sales in the market has made many shop keepers staying away from the festival. A Rangoon resident constructing a pandal for the water festival on Thursday. With Burmese New Year around the corner, people are preparing for the water festival. Photo-Mizzima Burmese in Oakland, New Zealand celebrate the traditional water festival with a stage performance of “Thangyat”. Burmese in New Zealand celebrate traditional ‘Thingyan’ from April 4, 2009. Burmese in Oakland, New Zealand celebrate the traditional water festival with a stage performance of “Thangyat”. Burmese in New Zealand celebrate traditional ‘Thingyan’ from April 4, 2009. Houses constructed near Shwe Taung Oo on the western bank of Chindwin River. Photo – Mizzima. Sources in the military said, the area has been earmarked for expansion for a new town and the houses are being constructed for ex-servicemen. Houses constructed near Shwe Taung Oo on the western bank of Chindwin River. Photo – Mizzima. Sources in the military said, the area has been earmarked for expansion for a new town and the houses are being constructed for ex-servicemen. Houses constructed near Shwe Taung Oo on the western bank of Chindwin River. Photo – Mizzima. Sources in the military said, the area has been earmarked for expansion for a new town and the houses are being constructed for ex-servicemen. A pro-junta group at a press conference on Tuesday in Rangoon, called on the United States and European Union to withdraw economic sanctions imposed on Burma. Photo - Mizzima As the traditional Burmese New Year festival is drawing very close, a billboard at Rangoon Myenigone junction inviting paid revelers at their mandap (pandal). The mandap business under contract in Thingyan festival is still popular in Burma. Photo: Mizzima As the traditional Burmese New Year festival is drawing very close, a billboard at Rangoon Myenigone junction inviting paid revelers at their mandap (pandal). The mandap business under contract in Thingyan festival is still popular in Burma. Photo: Mizzima As the traditional Burmese New Year festival is drawing very close, a billboard at Rangoon Myenigone junction inviting paid revelers at their mandap (pandal). The mandap business under contract in Thingyan festival is still popular in Burma. Photo: Mizzima As the traditional Burmese New Year festival is drawing very close, a billboard at Rangoon Myenigone junction inviting paid revelers at their mandap (pandal). The mandap business under contract in Thingyan festival is still popular in Burma. Photo: Mizzima

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