During the hard years of military dictatorship, relations between Britain and Myanmar were often tense. The BBC would get rough treatment from its Myanmar counterparts. Sometimes it was even accused of broadcasting a “sky full of lies”.
When Senior General Than Shwe made the big decision to move government from Yangon to Nay Pyi Taw we understand that one of his justifications was the lingering colonial hangover. Even today, everywhere you look in parts of Yangon, there are indications of the former British presence.
Those who appreciate shambolic post-imperial vibes rejoice in Yangon’s old buildings and streetscapes. And, for all their resentment, it was only on rare occasions that Myanmar’s dictators worked actively to destroy the British heritage of bricks-and-mortar. (Source of Myanmar Times)
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