Thingyan Celebration, Denver Colorado, 4-16-17

A video glimpse into the Burmese Community on Thingyan, The Burmese New Years Celebration. 

What stole the show for me was the reunion of comrades who struggled, fought and in some cases were tortured for years in prison in an effort to break a man’s spirit.

Fortunately, the spirit of freedom and democracy did not die within these most honorable men.

They stand together once again.

Saw Ngo, Hlaing Moe Than, Sitt Nyein Aye, Ko Oo (below) are Burma’s hallowed heroes.

 

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Burma’s Warriors for Peace

 

And it was an honor to be among Real Champions of Freedom and Democracy.

Your Devil’s Advocate

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Cultural Pleasure: FIESTA FLAMENCO, Feb 12th at the ‘Icehouse MPLS’ Minneapolis, MN

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A culturally rich experience for discriminating tastes in an atmosphere of equally delicious flavor…

ICEHOUSE

2528 Nicollet Avenue South
Minneapolis, Mn 55404
612-276-6523

INFO: http://www.icehousempls.com/events/

Bon Appetite’

 

‘From Asia With Love’; Renowned Artists Fumio Sawa & Sitt Nyein Aye Call Trinidad Colorado Home

 

sddfdrfIn the 1800’s Arthur Roy Mitchell resided in Trinidad and capturing on canvas America’s rich heritage along the Santa Fe Trail. In the 21st Century renowned artists Sitt Nyein Aye (Burma) and Fumio Sawa (Japan) enjoy the afternoon, at Fumio’s Gallery in this historic community. Where Billy the Kid once roamed now strolls the Sofonisba Anguissola & Michael Angelo’s of the future. Continue reading