We made another long journey today, out to Hlegu, a good 2 hours north. We met up with our group from the Yangon Photography project (that we did at the Institute Francais) Scholarships 4 Street Kids. We are like mates…
5th Jan Insein Karen Hostel
Warmly welcomed at the hostel which is tucked away in the township of Insein, north of Yangon town, 90 mins by taxi away and through lots of traffic. 20 young people aged 13 to 16, real fast learners.. again.
Sunday 4th Jan Independence Day Myanmar – bo tha thung ferry sunset
Moonrise, Sunset, Independence Day in Myanmar. Streets closed off for community football. Went for a quick sunset juggle at Bo Tha Thung Pagoda jetty
Always room for one more bicycle
In the middle of the road in Thanlyin township
Sunday 28th Monastery School Thanlyin – workshop for 30!
Sunday 28th saw Lin and Jules and driver Pho Ke back on the workshop trail. This time to Thanlyin Monastery School. 30 very excited young people. Mayhem and much fun.
24th Dec Institute Francais workshop
After 5 mornings of workshops with these young people from three diverse groups – street kids, ex-child-soldiers, kids from poor areas, orphans – I am amazed and delighted with their speedy learning and teamwork. We have now completed the Phase…
Thanlyin
Great Day Out -7th Dec, Yangon
Alice Vernat’s Photos from the Great Day Out. On 7th Dec 2014 the British Ambassador’s Residence in Yangon was overrun by happy Burmese and Expats, delighted to be in the Gardens and enjoying cucumber sandwiches, tea and entertainments such…
The Great Britain Day Out – photos Jules
The Great Britain Day Out – 7th December 2014 at the British Ambassador’s Residence Yangon was a whole load of fun. Hundreds of westerners and Burmese guest enjoyed a fun day out in the gardens. We provided a circus workshop,…
Everyone needs to have fun!
This is our tag-line for the Festival in Yangon “everyone needs to have fun!” In the long rainy season comes to an end in Yangon, Jude and Virginia from the Serious Fun Committee have been running around the city, dodging…