The Burma Benefit Dinner
I didn't know anything about Burma or heard about the name of Aung San Suu Kyi before; that made a enough reason to go to the benefit dinner.
It was a very casual dinner with a completed new experience. I get to know Aung San Suu Kyi and what she has been fighting for-the democracy and the freedom for her people. She could have enjoyed her life happily with her family in England, but she decided it means more to do something about her home country. She couldn't see her husband before he died, coz she was arrested in Burma and she hasn't seen her two children for 2-3 years when the documentary was filmed which she looked like in her late 30. Yesterday was her 60 years old birthday and she was under her 3rd house arrest again. Then, another documentary was shown, which was very heavy after the meal. It showed current Burma living situation. Citizen run away from village into jungle for surviving because the Burma government army attacks them so often. They burn down their houses, took their stocks and leave nothing for them. Kids want to get education, but they can't. Ppl lose their family...etc.
There are ppl who are lucky enough to flee out the country, but what kind of future do they have in the refugee camp? My friend showed us her slices which she took when she was visiting one of the refugee camp in Thailand. The funeral cost 3 tires and one whisky coz they can't afford any thing more! They have to fight for the basic human right/need, which while I have taken as grounded. I couldn't never understand what it must feel like, but I am glad that I know about it. It makes me laugh at my own problems coz comparing what they have to go through in a daily life, mine are nothing!
The food was interesting too. Very similar to most of Asian food, but very spicy. The sweets were more exotic and I enjoyed it more as I got a lot ;) Their dance were similar to Thailand with a lot of hand and finger movements. The whole evening was an open eye culture experience and inspire me to do some volunteering work, again. I caught up with some friends and realised that they all have enjoyed their life after Uni coz they have felt fulfilled from their volunteering work, such as Youthline, refugee programs, mental institute etc.
It was a very casual dinner with a completed new experience. I get to know Aung San Suu Kyi and what she has been fighting for-the democracy and the freedom for her people. She could have enjoyed her life happily with her family in England, but she decided it means more to do something about her home country. She couldn't see her husband before he died, coz she was arrested in Burma and she hasn't seen her two children for 2-3 years when the documentary was filmed which she looked like in her late 30. Yesterday was her 60 years old birthday and she was under her 3rd house arrest again. Then, another documentary was shown, which was very heavy after the meal. It showed current Burma living situation. Citizen run away from village into jungle for surviving because the Burma government army attacks them so often. They burn down their houses, took their stocks and leave nothing for them. Kids want to get education, but they can't. Ppl lose their family...etc.
There are ppl who are lucky enough to flee out the country, but what kind of future do they have in the refugee camp? My friend showed us her slices which she took when she was visiting one of the refugee camp in Thailand. The funeral cost 3 tires and one whisky coz they can't afford any thing more! They have to fight for the basic human right/need, which while I have taken as grounded. I couldn't never understand what it must feel like, but I am glad that I know about it. It makes me laugh at my own problems coz comparing what they have to go through in a daily life, mine are nothing!
The food was interesting too. Very similar to most of Asian food, but very spicy. The sweets were more exotic and I enjoyed it more as I got a lot ;) Their dance were similar to Thailand with a lot of hand and finger movements. The whole evening was an open eye culture experience and inspire me to do some volunteering work, again. I caught up with some friends and realised that they all have enjoyed their life after Uni coz they have felt fulfilled from their volunteering work, such as Youthline, refugee programs, mental institute etc.
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