02/13/2023
Happy Birthday General Aung San.
General Aung San was a Burmese independence activist, revolutionary and statesman. He is considered the father of modern-day Burma (Myanmar), as he led the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule.
General Aung San was born on February 13, 1915, and grew up in a politically active family. He became involved in anti-colonial activism at an early age and joined the Communist Party of Burma in 1940. He later became a leader of the Anti-Fascist People's Freedom League (AFPFL) and was instrumental in the country's independence negotiations with the British government.
In 1947, General Aung San and several of his cabinet members were assassinated by political rivals, just months before the country's independence from Britain. Despite his early death, General Aung San is revered in Burma for his leadership and his commitment to democracy. He is remembered as a champion of human rights and a symbol of hope for the Burmese people.
After gaining independence, Burma became a parliamentary democracy, with a government led by General Aung San's close ally, U Nu. However, the country experienced political turmoil and military coups, and eventually became a military dictatorship in 1962. It wasn't until the late 2000s that Burma started moving towards a more democratic system, with the military gradually transferring power to a civilian government.
In honor of General Aung San for Myanmar food lovers, we Po Kitchen would like to offer discount code for Free Delivery and 8$ for pick up.
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