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C. Lee McKenzie

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AtoZBlogChallenge: A is for Aung San Suu Kyi and IWSG

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My theme this year is Burma AKA Myanmar. I used to live in Laos, so this was a return to Southeast Asia that I looked forward to. I spent a little over three weeks exploring this country, learning a bit about its culture: its history, religion, and language. I thought others might enjoy some of what I learned and see some of what I saw.  So here we go. . .

Aung San Suu Kyi (K is pronounced Ch) is also called The Lady, and she’s the person so many Burmese are pinning their hopes on. If there are elections next year, they want her name on the ballot. Unfortunately, that’s probably not going to happen. It would require that the constitution be re-written. The current government seems to have added something aimed especially at Aung San Suu Kyi. No one married to a foreigner can run for the presidency, and she’s married to a Brit. Nicely convenient for the current regime that’s holding onto power with both hands as long as possible.

She has recently said she thinks she can be of better service to her country in other capacities. Let’s see what that will be.

The Lady is a film about this woman’s life. I haven’t seen it, but I’m hoping to soon. Anyone else seen it? If so, what did you think?

True or False: What do you know about Aung San Suu Kyi

T/F 1. She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1991. 
T/F 2. She lived under house arrest from 1989 to 2010.
Answers tomorrow. 🙂

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One thing about being in the AtoZ Challenge is that you have very little time for INSECURITY. During April, my motto is Get Over It and Do It Fast! I’ll pass that on as my IWSG advice today. Sign up. Be a part of a very supportive group. HERE.

ALEX CAVANAUGH

Comments

  5. I knew nothing about this woman…but then, that's one reason I wanted to visit your blog during the A to Z Challenge. Thanks for calling my attention to this part of the world.

  12. Haven't heard of The Lady…the person nor the film but it's nice to know there's a movie about her life. It would be interesting to learn about her especially given the country's stance on spouses affecting one's eligibility for running for office.

    I'm going to make a wild guess with my answers to your trivia questions:

    1. False – Maybe she did win but on another year or she didn't win one at all.

    2. True – For some reason the house arrest thing sounds more plausible. (If "plausible" is the right word I'm looking for?!!)

    ~Nicole
    A-to-Z Challenge Co-Host
    The Madlab Post

  14. Hi Lee! I saw Aung San Suu Kyi and came running. I've followed her ups and downs for years. I do hope there's a happy ending! I must see this film. Have a wonderful April!

  15. I haven't seen the movie either! Quite intriguing! Amazing strong woman! Good luck in the A-Z Challenge to our fearless Muffin Commando Squad leader!

  21. That's usually how those in power for too long behave. They would do anything and everything to keep it. But if she says she can be of better help on other instances, maybe she has a plan.

  22. My insecurities always seem to find time to take over, no matter how little time I actually have… 😛

    And wow, Aung San Suu Kyi sounds fascinating. Such a shame she can't run for the presidency there…

  27. Lee, I feel educated by your post. My husband scolds me for not keeping up with the news, which is probably why I haven't heard of her before today.

  28. Aung did receive the nobel peace prize in 1991, but I also thought she was under house arrest for many years.

    I like your motto!! Good One. I think I'll take it to heart!

  30. Yea I know her, she did experience both 1 and 2 but not sure of the times. Can't mention Myanmar without thinking of Aung San Suu Kyi. Great start 🙂

  33. I have not heard of her but that is my fault. She sounds like a strong woman. I will say F to the 1st question and True for the 2nd.

  35. I heard of her somewhere… maybe a travel show. I watch a lot of those. I can picture someone sitting on chairs at a ruined hose in the jungle and the two of them talking. Hmm.

  36. Aung San Suu Kyi is an amazing woman! I know that she lived under house arrest…
    You used to live in Laos? Wow, that must have been an experience… a different atmosphere/culture/way of life to absorb…

  39. Her life story is very interesting. How I praise her for her steadfast devotion to remaining married, yet being true to her belief in her homeland. Gosh, there are so many amazing people in the world. Thanks for sharing her!

  40. Hi Lee – yes she is an amazing lady – and I haven't seen the film .. but she always amazed me at her knowledge of life abroad .. from listening to the BBC – various channels – she was happy with 'pop music' too, and she was under house arrest for those years … not sure about the Nobel Peace Prize – might be another year .. but I'm sure she's got it.

    She used to live in Oxford .. her story is a fascinating one .. cheers Hilary

  45. What an interesting post. I remember hearing her name though I truly do not remember anything else about her other than being a Nobel Laureate. It's a shame fear and corruption causes such people to be persecuted in this way. And now I am going to go look her up and do some reading. I love biographies about people like her. And the movie looks fantastic. I love Michelle Yeoh and David Thewlis.

  46. That's bad. I understand the law of being born in the country like the US president. But this seems like diplomatic dogma and like you say, helps the people in power.

    I know there was an Asian female politician under house arrest for a long time. So I'll say 1 false and 2 true.

  50. I don't know much about Burma or its people, but I do love learning. I learned a lot about Aung San Suu Kyi and hope that she will be able to serve her country in a way that allows her to do great things (she sounds like an amazing person). Sorry to hear about the law preventing her from becoming president- it doesn't sound like there is much of a chance of the law being overturned.
    Thanks for sharing! I also like the trivia. 🙂
    ~Jess

  52. How silly that someone married to a foreigner can't run for presidency. That's all about control. Aung San Suu Kyi sounds like an amazing woman.

  56. Sorry, I got a little teary-eyed after watching the movie trailer. I need to find that movie quickly.

    I can not answer the trivia, but it wouldn't surprise me if the answers to both questions was True.

    Thank you so much for sharing about Aung San Suu Kyi. This is the first I've heard of her but I hope it isn't the last.

  59. Aung San Suu Kyi is an amazing woman who has gained huge respect in the west. I admire her immensely. Great blog entry. I am a fellow A-Z participant. 🙂

  60. As on of Mr B's Ambassadors I am setting off on my Quest to do stuff.

    An interesting part of the world Burma. My father was there during WW2, he had quite a good time out there I believe missing all the bad stuff and got on really well with all the locals.

    Good luck getting to Z

    Rob Z Tobor