Daw Aung San Suu Kyi to Address Myanmar Union Day Celebration in Indianapolis, USA
INDIANAPOLIS, February 5, 2020 — Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, the State Counsellor of Myanmar, will video address the 73rd Myanmar Union Day celebration in Indianapolis, slated for February 8 at Emmerich Manual High School.
February 12, 2020 marks the 73rd Anniversary of the signing of Panglong Agreement in 1947 in Myanmar (also known as Burma). With the leadership of U Aung San, the father of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi, on February 12, 1947 at a conference held at Panglong, attended by certain Members of the Executive Council of the Governor of Burma, all Saophas and representatives of the Shan States, the Kachin Hills, and the Chin Hills, the leaders signed the 9-points pertaining to the Panglong Agreement with the belief that it would speed up freedom from the British colonial rule and with the intention to form a federal union based on the principles of federalist democracy and equality.
For the fourth year, Burmese American communities in Indianapolis and their friends are joining their counterparts inside Myanmar and in the diaspora around the world in honoring this historic political achievement for Myanmar and its people, to share and celebrate cultural diversity, and historical heritage; whereby promoting a greater understanding among receiving and incoming communities, as well as reaffirming their support for federalist democracy, freedom, and equality in Myanmar based on the Panglong spirits and principles; and providing moral and other support for the ongoing National Reconciliation & Peace Process — 21st Century Panglong — towards comprehensive Constitutional reforms, inclusive economic development, and prosperity in the Southeast Asian Nation.
Congressman André D. Carson, the U.S. Representative for Indiana’s 7th congressional district, and Joseph Hogsett, the 49th Mayor of Indianapolis will be speaking at the event, while Senator Todd Young will share his greeting through a video.
This event is open to the public; advance tickets are not required, however, attendees are encouraged to obtain free tickets here or RSVP at info@baci-indy.org as it will help us in planning purposes.
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Featuring the unique cultural items, music, and foods of Myanmar, the Union Day celebration program has been tentatively scheduled as follows:
Doors Open: 12:30PM — Authentic ethnic foods with a taste of Myanmar and Southeast Asia
Entertainment: 1:00PM – 2:30PM — Music & Songs, Food, Remarks
Main Ceremony: 2:30PM – 4:30PM — Cultural Dance, Ethnic Fashion, Speeches
Entertainment & Extras: 4:30 – 7:00PM — Music, Songs, Talent Show, Debate, Food, and more.
RSVP at info@baci-indy.org by Feb. 7th at noon. Visit Myanmar Union Day event page: https://thebaci.org/?p=3538
Media Contact:
Elaisa Vahnie, Executive Director
Burmese American Community Institute
812.929.7193
evahnie@thebaci.org
About BACI
The Burmese American Community Institute (BACI) is a non-profit organization founded in 2011 that provides educational and vocational support to the Burmese community in greater Indianapolis. The BACI also supports community members regionally, nationally, and globally through new initiatives, collaborative and strategic partnerships, and advocacy.
