6464rdrd Anniversary of Burma’s Anniversary of Burma’s Martyr Day Ceremony Martyr Day Ceremony

Aung San SpiritAung San Spirit

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Ye HtutYe Htut(IFBNC; 88GSE; NLDLA) (IFBNC; 88GSE; NLDLA)

July 19, 2011July 19, 2011Manhattan, New YorkManhattan, New York City, U.S.A City, U.S.A

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Burma National Congress (IFBNC)Burma National Congress (IFBNC)

National Anthemhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcJQNTRM494

Salutationhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5y0o9YyWXKg

Founder father Founder father General Aung SanGeneral Aung San

Who is Bogyoke Aung SanWho is Bogyoke Aung San

Bogyoke Aung SanBogyoke Aung San was a Burmese revolutionary, was a Burmese revolutionary, nationalist and founder of the modern Burmese army, the nationalist and founder of the modern Burmese army, the Tatmadaw. He was instrumental in bringing about Burma's Tatmadaw. He was instrumental in bringing about Burma's independence from British colonial rule, but was assassinated independence from British colonial rule, but was assassinated six months before its final achievement. He is recognized as six months before its final achievement. He is recognized as the leading architect of independence, and the founder of the the leading architect of independence, and the founder of the Union of Burma.Union of Burma.

Affectionately known as "Bogyoke" (General), Aung San is still Affectionately known as "Bogyoke" (General), Aung San is still widely admired by the Burmese people, and his name is still widely admired by the Burmese people, and his name is still invoked in Burmese politics to this day.invoked in Burmese politics to this day.

Bogyoke Aung San is…Bogyoke Aung San is…http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgr5DT2FpzYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sgr5DT2FpzY

Burmese Martyrs' DayBurmese Martyrs' Day

AssassinationAssassination

Gen. Aung San(father of Aung San Suu Kyi) Gen. Aung San(father of Aung San Suu Kyi) and other independence leaders were and other independence leaders were assassinated by Galon U Saw of a rival assassinated by Galon U Saw of a rival political group on July 19 in 1947.political group on July 19 in 1947.

The assassinated cabinet members were The assassinated cabinet members were General Aung San, Thakin Mya, Dedoke U General Aung San, Thakin Mya, Dedoke U Ba Cho, Abdul Razak, U Ba Win, Mahn Ba Ba Cho, Abdul Razak, U Ba Win, Mahn Ba Khaing, U Ohn Maung and Maung Htwe.Khaing, U Ohn Maung and Maung Htwe.

This day is a unforgettable day This day is a unforgettable day of Burmese people.of Burmese people.

We, Burmese people, salute We, Burmese people, salute them for their sacrifices them for their sacrifices

Poem for Martyr's DayPoem for Martyr's Dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Martyr%27s_Dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Burmese_Martyr%27s_Day

Aung San ZarniAung San ZarniBorn on February 13 was heBorn on February 13 was he

Born in 1915 to Lawyer U Pa ThaBorn in 1915 to Lawyer U Pa ThaIn the City Of Blessed MeguayIn the City Of Blessed MeguayMother's name was Daw SuMother's name was Daw Su

The year 1947 died he,The year 1947 died he,On July 19th everyone wept.On July 19th everyone wept.

He is the cause of our Independence.He is the cause of our Independence.He is the founder father of this nation.He is the founder father of this nation.

The blessings he had given us, the words he had The blessings he had given us, the words he had uttered.....uttered.....

How can we ever take those out of our minds.....How can we ever take those out of our minds.....

July 19July 19http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9oZQ8zE-chttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ks9oZQ8zE-c

Bogyoke Aung San’s Bogyoke Aung San’s guidance and Spirit(1)guidance and Spirit(1)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jcJHxDQbzghttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7jcJHxDQbzg

Bogyoke Aung San’s Bogyoke Aung San’s guidance and Spirit(2) guidance and Spirit(2)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJRyf2DdZcYhttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NJRyf2DdZcY

Memorial Song(Nwe Yin Win; May Sweet; May Kha Lar; Hay Mar Ne Win)

http://youtu.be/keeNpbp-ckU

Aung San Spirit and Aung San Suu KyiAung San Spirit and Aung San Suu Kyi

ConclusionConclusion

Bogyoke Aung SanBogyoke Aung San was the father of was the father of Nobel Peace Laureate and democracy Nobel Peace Laureate and democracy national leader Aung San Suu Kyi. national leader Aung San Suu Kyi.

Aung San Suu Kyi follows the Aung San’s Aung San Suu Kyi follows the Aung San’s spiritspirit

She believe that today Burmese democracy She believe that today Burmese democracy resistant is second Burmese independence resistant is second Burmese independence movement.movement.

We also should respect and follow We also should respect and follow Aung Aung San Spirit.San Spirit.

Thanks Thank you very much to all Thank you very much to all ParticipantsParticipants

for this this Martyr ceremony.for this this Martyr ceremony. Ma ThadamayMa Thadamay Ko Myoe88Ko Myoe88 Ko PhilipKo Philip PtmmPtmm Ko NiknaymanKo Niknayman And other YouTube media sources.And other YouTube media sources.