In Myanmar, we have entered the consecutive holidays that will celebrate the New Year from the 13th.
Every year is a period of festive mood, but since the coup d'etat, the number of victims of military crackdown has exceeded 700, citizens are calling for mourning, and the city is quiet. I will.
In Myanmar, April 17th is the first day of the new year on the local calendar, so people usually go out to the streets to sprinkle water, enjoy singing and dancing, and the city is surrounded by a festive mood. I will.
However, as the military crackdown has caused a series of victims, citizens have expressed their willingness to protest the military and are calling for mourning for the victims.
In Yangon, the largest city, even in Chinatown, which is crowded with people every year, there are no places to sprinkle water, and cars and people are sparse.
In addition, the main street in front of Yangon City Hall, where a large stage for singing and dancing is set up every year, is occupied by the police, and the atmosphere continues to be tense.
Citizens who spoke on the street said in a few words, "How can you enjoy yourself in such a turmoil?"
This year's New Year holidays last for a week starting today, and during this period as well, citizens are calling for demonstrations to protest the coup d'etat.
The military could intensify crackdowns during the New Year holidays, and there are concerns that the number of casualties will increase further.