This is what the release of Aung San Suu Kyi means to people who live in Nelson. These people are all refugees who are working hard at establishing themselves in a new country with a new language and culture. They are very politically aware and are already planning the next steps for their work in exile at bringing democracy to Burma.
Kyi Win Htain with family and friends at home in Nelson
I had to flag a school gala today to go and visit Kyi Win and his family and friends – somehow that was the right place to be on this special day. Kyi Win Htain is a respected elder in the Burmese communities in Nelson (there is more than one Burmese community). He is the one on the right in the front. His son is beside him and immediately behind him are his wife and daughter. Others are close friends and political comrades. They were more than happy for me to take their photo and post it. Look at those smiles!
This is the personal, deeply felt impact of Aung San Suu Kyi’s release.
And if you want to know what the Washington Post said so eloquently today in its editorial, as they do, read this.
I’m happy for them!
! Good on you Maryan 
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I am happy for them also. This is a good thing
Funny how Labour supports political freedom in Burma but not Tibet.
Having resided in Burma for a short time the answer is not returning bullets,Change has to come from within it’s borders with much help & assistance from outside.Lovely people,nice place but change will come.