Independence Monument

Independence Monument

green park celebrating Myanmar's independence from Great Britten

Location: 

Maha Bandula Park St, Yangon, Myanmar (Burma)

Duration: 

Saturday, March 10, 2018

Personal highlights

  1. Independence Monument: marble statue from Queen Victoria
  2. Maha Bandula Park: named after a General who fought the Brits
  3. Festival: probably about the International Women's Day 2018
  4. Street Food: selling local specialties such as roasted intestines
  5. My trip: getting a free ride from Shwedagon Pagoda from a monk

Image sources

  1. Independence Monument
  2. Yangon Court Building
  3. Important TV interview
  4. Street food festival
  5. Yangon City Hall

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