Albert Normandin – Muslim Student, Mawlamyine, 2017
I discovered this young Muslim student lost in thought as she was attending early morning religious studies in Mawlamyine, momentarily escaping the daily chaos of crowded classes. @albertnormandin
Paolo Patrizi – Mya Tha Lyaung Reclining Buddha, Bago
Mya Tha Lyaung Buddha is a reclining statue located west of Bago City (Pegu), Burma (Myanmar). The statue is 82 meters (270 feet) long, making it an enormous outdoor statue in Myanmar, just behind the Shwethalyaung Statue. The reclining position represents the final phase of the historical Buddha’s life on earth before entering parinirvana. It is believed that this Buddha image was built in 2001 by the contributions of the Burmese. @paolopatrizi
Adam Dean – Aung San Suu Kyi, Bago, 2014
Aung San Suu Kyi is leaving a rally where she was campaigning for constitutional amendment in Bago in 2014. The campaign focused specifically on amending Article 436 of the Constitution, which effectively gives the military a veto in parliament and is considered undemocratic. @adamjdean
Matjaz Tancic – New year gala, Yangon, 2016
In 2016 I attended a new year concert in Yangon. It was everything and more than I expected! The guitars blasting over the sound of the petrol power generator, the smell of cheap booze, mosh pits and cool punks to share my bottle of whiskey with. Definitely one of my most memorable new year parties. @matjaztancic
Gary Knight/VII – Buddhist monks driving to collect alms at dawn, Mandalay, 2012
This image was made shortly after Myanmar emerged from decades of oppression under the heel of the military kleptocracy. I did not imagine when I took it that peace would be so short lived. @gary_knight_vii
Dirk Claus – Day of Hope, Yangon, 2012
Incredible relief and joy in the face of the people attending the election rallies when the NLD rejoined the political process in Myanmar in 2012.@dirkclaus7
Chiara Luxardo – Burma Love, Yangon, 2019
Colours, openness, peaceful fighting: dreaming of a different future behind an umbrella in Myanmar. @chiaraluxardo
Birgit Neiser – Fishermen Duo, Inle Lake, 2010
Inle Lake is a highlight on all tourist itineraries through Myanmar. This place is very poetic, and these fishermen represent this aspect very well.@birgitneiser
Caroline Gutman – A Moment of Thought, Bagan, 2016
I first visited Myanmar in 2016 and was greeted with kindness and warmth everywhere I went. The country continued to change at lightning speed while still holding on to its culture and traditions. There was a sense of cautious optimism for the future and its possibilities.@carolinegutman
Geoffrey Hiller – Shwesandaw Pagoda, Pyay, 2015
I made this image in front of Shwesandaw Pagoda in Pyay located along the Irrawaddy river. To get there you have to take an elevator and it feels like you are entering another world.@hillerphoto
Thierry Falise – Aung San Suu Kyi, Yangon, 1996
Aung San Suu Kyi during a week-end speech at her Yangon home’s gate. http://www.thierryfalise.com/
Andri Tambunan – U Bein Bridge, Mandalay, 2019
U Bein Bridge at Sunset, Mandalay, Myanmar. U Bein bridge was built around 1850 and is believed to be the oldest and longest teakwood bridge in the world.@andritambunan
Grace Baey – Thunder Little Birds, Yangon, 2018
Members of Moe Goe Nyan Gyer (“Thunder Little Birds”), a transgender dance group, getting ready for their performance at an outdoor carnival in Yangon. The group travels all around Myanmar to create income for the performers, many of whom have been estranged from their families because of their gender identity. @gracebaey
Thomas Cristofoletti – Waiting for the train, Pyin U Lwin, 2012
Waiting for the train to Hsipaw in the station of Pyin Oo Lwin, the former British-era summer capital. The journey takes about 8 hours, but it’s for sure one of the best travel experience in Myanmar. @thomas_cristofoletti
S.W. H. – Untitled, From “Dharmatā” series, Yangon, 2019
Dharmatā is a Sanskrit word meaning the intrinsic nature of things, translated as “suchness” or “absolute nature” as well. In Myanmar tradition, “Dharmatā” is a colloquial term for menstruation.