May, 2008 - Volume 16 No.5
CULTURE
Compassionate Confrontation
Metta, or loving-kindness, is a key concept in Buddhism and a cornerstone of Burmese culture. MIN ZIN examines its political significance.
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MOVIE REVIEW
Stroke of Genius
Chinlone, Burma’s national game, has found an international audience with a new film by a Canadian director, says KO KO THETT.
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THE BACK PAGE
HIV Film Wins Burma’s ‘Oscar’
A topical film about people living with HIV/AIDS won the prize for best Burmese motion picture at Burma’s equivalent of the Academy Awards.
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CD Marks 20th Anniversary of 8-8-88
The journey of Burma’s democracy movement has inspired Burmese writer Yeni to produce a CD dedicated to the hopes,..
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