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Myanmar and it is Emergence To the World Stage
I had been extremely pleased to read this news article inferring that Myanmar has become prepared to join the world's community of nations, meaning I hope that they are ready to treat their nationals with respect and dignity. The Burmese take presctiption the whole an attractive gentle caring race of individuals, For the people of Myanmar have for far to long relied on their community and spiritual way of life to ensure that they're equipped to visit beyond the woes brought upon them through the oppression that they have endured as a result of their military. For that Burmese people have had their calm and spiritual persona exploited to the extreme by the military junta that has controlled america, we the west have stood by and allowed this oppression to occur.
Back in the 90's I had the privilege to operate in Yangon as a consultant for their fledgling mobile telephony network, albeit my work lasted only for a short period of time, dependent on a few months. For just one fleeting moment, about 12 to 15 years back it looked as though these were going to rejoin the democratic world order, because they tried to embrace democracy. Global hotel chains rushed to Yangon to construct and operate spectacular hotels of incredible quality, sadly because they did stick to the democratic discipline, these hotels have stood largely empty.
As for my reason to be there it was to advise them on the requirements necessary to implement a mobile telephony network across Myanmar. As they were trying to embrace mobile telephony, as it looked as though they desired to put in a network, then they were beginning to open the nation again.
Throughout the period that I traveled back and forth from Myanmar, an outing which i discovered to be fraught with difficulty because of all of the procedural requirements to obtain visa's etc., I saw an infra-structure that was similar to the war years across Europe. There have been old Bedford lorries and buses that have been easily Half a century old and were still operating as originally intended, it was as though the planet had not managed to move on. For me this brought a type of charm to my trips that was enjoyable to determine and experience, but I left the country for better facilities so never really needed to go through the practical impact for any period of time.
However, that which was a surprise to me; was the presence of French nationals plying their trade. In france they were involved in areas such as; Telephone exchange systems right through to restaurants. I was advised by colleagues that I caused to keep my very own council should I be in any bars during my evenings, these were indicating the presence of French intelligence, something who were there in Myanmar to safeguard French businesses from foreign competitors. I have no clue whether I brushed with this option so had no experience to express if the was true or otherwise. But, I had certainly been advised to keep my own council especially around the bar of the Strand Hotel, a bar where the few expats that were in Myanmar frequented, I count embassy personal amongst the expats.
During among my evening trips I had the good fortune to visit beyond Yangon, traveling on a main route for approx 10 miles, at which point we turned off the road and followed a dirt track not less than another 2 miles. Eventually we discovered an attractive newly painted white colonial house, this house is at the center of a plantation, it had an arch stretches from the front door/entrance whereby cars could drive through and prevent underneath, this arch was similar to a by gone era. You can imagine that dads and moms when colonial carriages were in use, that these carriages would draw underneath the arch and are available to some complete halt, the colonial elite would then alight from such carriages. The leading porch would then pass right into a grand hall complete with sweeping staircase. This rather splendid building was an exclusive French restaurant, it came together having a French chef/owner, the meals was of unbelievable quality. The restaurant wasn't over populated with tables however the tables that were there positioned in the different rooms, were all full with diners.
I have digressed, it's interesting the exploiters were indeed the exploited after your day, as the Chinese were using Myanmar's resources to generate power after which send that power back to China netting little benefit to the Burmese. I'd suspect the military regime of Myanmar had long enjoyed the support of China. But this aside as well as for unkown reasons they, the junta, have now come to the table and also the people of Myanmar may take a breath and heave a sigh of relief. As for the west we should now embrace them and enable them to join the civilized community of nations. In so doing we should not dismiss the sacrifice that Aung San Suu Ky gave to support her people throughout this difficult period, for we should acknowledge her fortitude, her resilience her grace and poise as she endured those years limited to her home. Aung San Suu Ky needs a role on the world stage like me sure we have a " new world " states part of the guise of Aung San Suu Ky, she's displayed great humility, great dignity seen only if Nelson Mandela was released after many years of confinement. Like Nelson Mandela she has not required her oppressors to become delivered to book for their oppression for she's sought to unify this country. In my opinion she has great courage and dignity a person who has respect for that values of the ordinary people! Indeed the world should look to her for guidance only at that hard time.
I really hope we have seen this country quickly move ahead, that they, the people improve their security, bring peace and stability, that their living standards quickly improve. I also think that america should open its doors so that a lot of us can easily see the temples that have formed the spiritual backbone of the people of Myanmar. Hopefully we are able to all experience the Shwedagon Paya (Pagoda) with this is really a internationally renowned Buddhist Temple, found on a hill because it watches total of Yangon. With this temple was built and established before the time of Christ. I for just one am lucky enough to have visited this excellent monument.
