https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl en-us 2022-10-18 11:39:02 UTC 2026-02-01 07:20:42 UTC hello@padlet.com 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344940329 Myanmar has rich history and cultural tradition, visible in their festivals, food, and remains of past kingdoms and temples.]]> 2022-10-18 11:42:10 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344940329 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344943519 The majority of the Burmese population belong to the Bamar ethnic group. This group is traditionally Buddhist and has dominated the country's political sphere since the British colonial era.]]> 2022-10-18 11:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344943519 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344947236 Even though the Bamar people are the ethnic majority, there are still hundreds of other ethnic groups in Myanmar, some of which who are officially recognized and some who are not.]]> 2022-10-18 11:47:16 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344947236 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344948916 The Burmese are typically gentle, considerate, good-humoured and patient people. They appear to have a lot of gratitude for their situation, as well as hope for the future.]]> 2022-10-18 11:48:29 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344948916 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344951658 However, Myanmar has suffered decades of repressive military rule, widespread poverty and civil war with ethnic minority groups.]]> 2022-10-18 11:50:25 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344951658 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344958846 In 2021, Myanmar experienced another military coup that stopped any hopes of Democracy and peace for their people. The military then cracked down on Pro-Rohingya protests]]> 2022-10-18 11:56:12 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344958846 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344962606 The transition away from full military rule starting in 2011 spurred hopes of democratic reforms. But the military maintained control over much of the government and began a campaign of ethnic cleansing against the Rohingya.

]]> 2022-10-18 11:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344962606 12642443 https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344970045 Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and other military leaders staged this coup after the Miltary Political party suffered a huge loss in the 2020 election.]]> 2022-10-18 12:05:10 UTC https://padlet.com/12642443/43pe93g8vqhgrxfl/wish/2344970045