Dear
Readers,
Welcome to the "Open Season" not to hunt
moose or deer but to enjoy the comfort
of a cooler and drier climate after the
departure of mon- soon rains.
In this
issue we are proud give concrete proof
of the words "Myanmar Country" datable
to 1235 CE, on page 36.
Our chief
editor U Hpone Thant offers you a taste
of the spiky durian, its creamy flesh
hidden under thorns. The durian on our
pages is about its existence and
popularity in Myanmar.
The
ancient civilization of the Pyu left
many remnants of its culture and our
regular contributor Terence Tan gives us
an in-depth survey of their ornaments.
As rare as
Pyu gold but not of metal are the
endangered Burmese (Myanmar) Roofed
Turtles, once flourishing by the
hundreds on the banks of all our rivers
but now on the list of second-most
endangered species in the world. With
the support of the Nature and Wildlife
Conservation Division under the Ministry
of Forestry and the Turtle Survival
Alliance, an international body, the
team from the Myanmar program of the
Wildlife Conservation Society was able
to track down these long-Jost creatures
and even hatch their eggs in captivity.
he
northern part of Myanmar is a glorious
region of ice capped moun- tains, clear
fresh air and beautiful streams. We give
you a panorama of the area.
Cobras are not normally kissed by anyone
apart from other cobras but find out why
a young lady attempts to do so and in
public, too.
The translated short story in this issue
is by Atta Kyaw, someone who has led an
interesting life and prefers to write
non fiction. This three part piece is
his experiences put on paper.
Enjoy
the dry and cool season, enjoy the
greenery of Myanmar and have a nice
read.
The
Editorial Board
