INFORMATION SHEET NO. A.0096(I) (r)

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>INFORMATION  SHEET  NO. A.0096(I)				   Date. 19/8/97
>
>(1)		Chief of Staff (Army) of Armed Forces of Bangladesh Arrives
>		At the invitation of Chief of Bureau of Special Operations and 
>Chief of Staff (Army) Lt. Gen. Tin Oo, Chief of Staff (Army) of the Armed
>Forces of People's Republic of Bangladesh Maj. Gen. Mohammad Anwar Hossain
>and party arrived Yangon by air for a goodwill visit.
>
>(2)		KMD presents Higher Diploma certificates to course graduates
>		NCC Higher Diploma certificates presentation ceremony of the KMD 
>Computer Centre in conjunction with freshers welcome was held at the
>International 
>Business Centre ,Yangon on 18 August morning. Rector of the Institute of
>Computer 
>Science  and Technology Dr. Kyaw Thein, Director Mr. Claus Henning of the
>British Council, Regional Moderator U Kyaw Htin and Managing Director of KMD
>Co. Ltd. 
>U Thaung Tin delivered speeches and presented certificates to the course
>graduates.
>
>(3)		Billiards and Snooker tournaments on 9 September
>		Billiards and Snooker tournaments jointly sponsored by Myanmar Billiards
>and Snooker Federation and Raffles Recreation Centre will be held on the
>fifth floor of Theingyizay Complex in Yangon on 9 September.
>
>(4)		Friendship Hotel opens in Lanmadaw
>		Myanmar Friendship Hotel, owned by Myanmar nationals, was formally opened
>in Lanmadaw Township on 15 August by Deputy Minister for Hotels and 
>Tourism.
>
>		
>OFFICE CALLS IN YANGON ON 18 AUGUST
>
>(A)		Secretary (1)  of the State Law and Order Restoration Council Lt.Gen. 
>Khin Nyunt received State Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Japan Mr. Masahiko
>
>Koumura and party at Dagon Yeiktha of the Ministry of Defence.
>
>(B)		Secretary of Myanmar Investment Commission Brig. Gen. Maung Maung 
>received Director of South-East Asia Division, Ministry of Finance in Paris
>Mr. Federic Mey  at Myanmar Investment Commission Office.
>
>	We present an article " Myanmar- The Land And Its People" for your reading:-
>
>"MYANMAR-THE LAND AND ITS PEOPLE"
>		Myanmar possess the largest surface area in continental Southeast Asia. It
>is surrounded by Bangladesh and India to the West and Northwest; and China,
>Laos and Thailand to the Northeast and East. It has a population of over 44
>million.
>		The origins of Myanmar civilization had been traced back to the fifth
>century "Pyu" era; but recent excavations have revealed artifacts dating as
>far back as the third century. Legends linked to ancient holy shrines such as
>the world famous "Shwedagon Pagoda" dates it back to the lifetime of the Lord
>Buddha, over 2500 years ago. Historical records have chronicled the glorious
>past of Myanmar as a strong nation that influenced much of the events of the
>South Asia Region.
>The Bagan empire established in the eleventh century was the pinnacle of
>Myanmar's glory. It was a world renowned civilization, a leader of it's time
>in religion, culture and the arts and crafts. It was destroyed by Kublai Khan
>in the thirteenth century. Marco polo, other well known travellers and
>traders from far and wide visited ancient Myanmar its wealth and splendour,
>its extensive association and trade with both the West and the East have been
>well documented.
>		Mandalay was popularized by the visit and consequent writings of "Kipling".
>The layout of the palace, the moat, the old city, the irrigation network and
>the arts and crafts bear witness to Mandalay being one of the more modern and
>progressive societies of its era. Stone and marble carving, wood carving, and
>crafting of gold and silver ware, jewelry, weaving, carpet making, painting,
>construction, pottery, boat building, astrology, soothsaying still flourish.
>		There are 135 indigenous races living in Myanmar comprising a rich and
>colourful mix of traditions and cultures. The people are congenially simple,
>good natured, pleasant, charitable, hospitable and peace loving. They are
>also fiercely patriotic, proud and self reliant. Respect for parents, elders,
>teachers, fellow men; compassion and consideration for the young and the weak
>are inborn; family values and ties are strong, and the community spirit high.
>		Although Buddhism is the principal religion, religious worship is free. 
>Myanmar is one of the few countries remaining that practise Theravada
>Buddhism in its purest form; and is presently the centre for the propagation
>of this Buddhist sect. Many devotees, converts, religious scholars from
>around the globe converge on Myanmar to study, to meditate to don the robes
>and worship at the world renowned meditation and teaching establishments.
>Many ancient sacred pagodas and shrines exist all over the 
>country, each with its unique history and legend. Every sacred pagoda has its
>day of commemoration, when worship is intermingled with festivities and
>trade; this attracts many pilgrims from all walks of life, thus pilgrimage
>tours are the main form of local tourism.
>		The people of Myanmar have a genuine understanding and love for nature
>which has imbued in them a spirit of conservatism with a focus on concerns
>for the
>welfare of future generations. The natural environment has been preserved
>effectively,
>a lot of it in pristine condition. Its plush teak bearing natural forests
>scenic lakes and mighty river, from the snow caps in the north to the coastal
>mangroves and unspoiled islands to the south can afford many thrills and rich
>experiences.
>		In recognition of its rich heritage in history, culture, traditions and
>natural beauty, Myanmar was awarded the "Gulliver de la Revelation de L'Anee"
>award at the "Salon Mondial du Tourisme" an international tourism fair held
>in Paris in April, 1996. Likewise, due recognition was accorded to Myanmar at
>the I.T.B. World Tourism Fair held in March 1996.
>
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Dear OK,
 Please check. Kipling never visit Mandalay. His song 'On the road to
Mandalay was written in Maulmein. His other siong about Burmese war  is in
praise of English soldiers. He evn called -SWINE- to the Burmese solder who
killed his friend in Minhla Battle. He is not a friend of Burmese.
uthaung>