Short stories in review
THE modern short story is a wonderful way of expressing life concisely and in all its varieties. In our age, where people seem to prefer “life-style” to living real lives, the short story is a way of bringing people back to reality. It is therefore a pity that in many countries today, a decline in the reading of short stories has occurred as television and cinema has replaced monthly and weekly magazines for many people. This is happily not yet the case in Myanmar where the short story still thrives. (Volume 27, No. 539 - September 6 - 12, 2010)
Female boxers fight prejudice
IN the boxing ring at Aung San Stadium two fighters move swiftly, on their toes, trading blows in quick succession. Sweat runs down their arms and sprays out with every punch. This is only a training round but it’s obvious that these fighters are tough.(Volume 27, No. 539 - September 6 - 12, 2010)
Naw Nor upsets fans
ROCK singer Naw Nor, who released his third album “Eaih Met Htae Kah Lu” (A Dream Person) in July, managed to upset a number of his fans at a solo concert at Hmyaw Sin Kyun on August 28. (Volume 27, No. 539 - September 6 - 12, 2010)
Famous artist collects life’s work
“I WAS brought up in monastery when I was young and lived with monks and novices for years,” said Min Wae Aung, whose book Golden Heritage, a collection of his paintings drawn between 1989 and 2010 went on sale in July. (Volume 27, No. 539 - September 6 - 12, 2010)
Composer Mya Than San shares awards
COMPOSER Mya Than San was recognised on August 24 at a ceremony organised by the government at the Myanmar Radio and Television office for his contribution to Myanmar policy songs. (Volume 27, No. 539 - September 6 - 12, 2010)
