literature
A child of conflict, Ko Lay could recognise the drum beat of artillery shells before he turned ten, memories that reverberate through his poetry
Aung Soe Min breathed life into Myanmar’s arts scene when censorship was at its height, mentoring a new generation of creative talent
Than Yin Mar looks after one of Myanmar's great literary treasures - the Ludu Library
Pungent Nga Pi Chet is a staple dish for many in Myanmar, particularly the central regions. Every household has their own special variation
Htay Aung's dreams of becoming a sailor were thwarted by a twist of fate that led him to run one of Yangon's most famous bookshops
Pascal Khoo Thwe's journey from tribesman to Cambridge graduate and author is entwined with the ache of exile
