Press Release of 8888 concert, phot

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Subject: Press Release of 8888 concert, photo and arts exhibition in Bkk

Date:3 August 1996

Press Release

A diverse Burmese cultural festival to mark the historic anniversary of 
the 1988 popular uprising for democracy will be held on August 8-10 at 
the Thai-German Cultural Institute.  The festival, which aims to promote 
a deeper understanding between the neighboring Thai and Burmese people, 
includes an exhibition of contemporary paintings, a group documentary 
photo exhibit, and a colorful performance of traditional Burmese dance 
and music.

The dance repertoire highlights the graceful oil lamp dance, the 
marionette impersonation and Thingyan Yein-a group performance of the 
Water Festival dance.  Musical accompaniment by Sai Wain-uses indigenous 
Burmese drums and brass gongs.  A sampling of the rich Burmese theatrical 
heritage will also feature musical opera and modern skits depicting the 
history of the democracy movement.

Burmese and ethnic food will be served with refreshments and native 
handicrafts and educational material on Burma may be purchased.  Tickets 
are B 88/students; B 188 and are available at:
"Nai In" Bookstore-Ramkamhaeng, Taa Prachan
"Duang Kamol" Bookstore-Siamsquare
"Asia" Bookstore-Sukhumvit Soi 21
"Goethe" Institute-Thai-German Cultural Foundation

Performance times are 6:00-9:00 p.m. nightly at the Thai-German Cultural 
Institute located at Sathorn Road.  For more information or ticket 
reservations please call 216-4463(TACDB) or 287-2822, 213-2410(Gothe 
Institute).

The event is sponsored by the Thai Action Committee for Democracy in 
Burma(TACDB).