Yangon’s freelance garbage collectors are cleaning up dirty streets, but there’s a suspicion some of them may be part of the problem.
Moe Pwint Oo shoots the grimy punchbag a steely glare before slamming her fist into it, striking a blow for equality as she practises Myanmar's homespun martial art of Lethwei — a sport that encourages head-butting and grants victory by knockout only.
BY AFP
Myanmar puppetry, an artform dating back to the 15th century, is melding ancient traditions with modernity to embrace a new audience.
BY Oliver Slow
Since Myanmar's political reforms began in 2011, cartoons have become increasingly effective as a media tool, as authorities treat satirists with a lighter touch.
BY Oliver Slow
