If you have ever been curious about the origins of skateboarding, the Youth of Yangon has got you covered. This article will cover the emergence of the skateboarding subculture, the development of a skatepark and the military government’s attempt to use natural resources for its own profit. If you are already an experienced skateboarder, you will enjoy this article. But you can also learn more about the locals by reading “The Youth of Yangon.”
Youth of Yangon explores the origins of a subculture
This documentary follows the origins of skateboarding in Myanmar with the help of a group of about twenty local skaters. The film is an insightful look into a subculture that is rarely filmed, and the burgeoning youth culture of the country. Developed with the help of British Council and the British Film Institute, the film is an engaging and educational journey through the origins of skateboarding in Myanmar.
The filmmakers were surprised to learn that there is a growing skate community in Myanmar. A documentary about the local skate community inspired them to create their own project. The aim of Pushing Myanmar is to build a skatepark in Myanmar and give local youth free skateboarding lessons. The organization provides free skateboards to local youth, and aims to empower the next generation of Myanmar’s youth.
The documentary follows a group of local skaters in Yangon. It reveals the emergence of a youth culture and the lack of equipment and facilities. Youth of Yangon reveals the history and future of skateboarding in Myanmar. Although the country is rapidly changing, the skateboarding culture is still alive and flourishing in the city. The film is a must-see for anyone who enjoys skateboarding and is interested in the country’s future.
The film highlights the importance of skateboarding for Myanmar’s youth culture. The Myanmar Skate Park is located in the same township and attracts three generations of skateboarders. The park is managed by the non-profit organization Pushing Myanmar. It contains curved walls, street obstacles, and flashy graffiti art. There is also a Myanmar-first professional course. It is a place where young people can develop their natural abilities while learning a new sport.
A new documentary about the origins of skateboarding in Myanmar will be an educational tool for anyone who has ever ridden a board. It has been a long time since skateboarding became a popular sport in the country, but the reemergence of the culture will give rise to more creative ways to promote it. The film will inspire others to join the fun and embrace the freedom of skateboarding.
The rise of skateboarding in Yangon
After a few decades of stagnant skateboarding in Myanmar, a new group of young people has emerged in the city. In a matter of two years, the number of members has increased to over 100. These young skaters are determined to take their sport to the next level, and their drive is being rewarded. The group, known as Pushing Myanmar, has sprung up in the country’s capital and is aiming to bring skateboarding to the city as a way to improve the lives of people in the region.
The rise of skateboarding in Myanmar is largely down to the enthusiasm of a young man named Lwin Latt. He discovered new tricks through YouTube and practiced them on a makeshift skate park, which is now home to the Myanmar Skate Association. After connecting with the association on Facebook, Marco Silva contacted Ko Lwin Latt, who soon became his guide and travel companion. Today, the Myanmar skateboarding community boasts a concrete bowl style skate park.
The city has a tropical monsoon climate, according to the Koppen climate classification system. The city experiences a long, wet season from May to October and a dry season from November to April. This combination creates a humid climate with temperatures that fluctuate between 29 and 36 degrees Celsius (76 and 77 degrees Fahrenheit) throughout the year. While the climate in Yangon is undoubtedly mild and pleasant, it has unpredictable weather.
Skateboarding is a great way to get exercise and enjoy a sport that is both fun and healthy. Unlike many other activities, skating does not involve the risk of injury. Nevertheless, the sport is a growing trend in the city and is set to be a part of the Olympics in 2020. The International Olympic Committee announced that skateboarding is now an official sport in the city’s summer Olympics. In Myanmar, there is also a large number of skateboard shops and parks in the city.
The emergence of a community-built skatepark
The emergence of a community-built skating facility in Myanmar is a welcome change from the state-run skateparks in other countries. The city of Yangon, Myanmar, has a population of 5 million and a youth population of 40%. However, there are few public recreational facilities available to the population, which is why the city has decided to build a skatepark, and it has done so through an Indiegogo campaign. Funds raised through this campaign will be used to train the local community in how to build skateboard parks.
The development of skateboarding in Myanmar was a result of the opening of a mall in downtown Yangon in 2010. When the business owner decided to install a skateboard ramp in the mall, he made no effort to help the skateboarders. The metal ramps with wooden ply surfaces eventually deteriorated, leaving an uneven metal surface and damage to the floors. The skateboarders were unable to use the skatepark for long due to its unsafe conditions, and the deterioration of the wooden surface ruined the skating experience for the children.
The creation of a skatepark has provided a shared community space that will allow the Burmese skateboarding community to grow and flourish for decades. Having a skatepark in the city of Yangon is an important development as it enables children from diverse backgrounds to find common ground through skating. Indeed, children from different ethnicities and religions in Myanmar can benefit from this shared passion, and a skateboard park will help them connect with each other.
The emergence of a community-built skating facility in Yangon, Myanmar, is a welcome change in the country’s skateboarding scene. It also shows that Burmese skateboarders are committed to developing the sport for future generations. Rather than allowing the government to dictate the course of development, they are actively controlling the future of their sport. In addition to creating a community-built skatepark in Yangon, the local skateboarding community will have a say in the decisions made by the city.
The military government’s sale of natural resources as a source of revenue
The military government has sold off natural resources to raise money to support its controversial national peace process. However, the sale of natural resources has not been accompanied by any meaningful dialogue or accountability for the actions of the military government. Conflict over natural resources has been a persistent source of armed conflict in Myanmar. Conflict over land and natural resources is particularly prevalent in Myanmar’s resource-rich ethnic territories that share borders with China and Thailand. A robust system of resource wealth management is essential for Myanmar’s peace process.
In 2014, the Tatmadaw raked in an estimated US$31 billion in jade revenues. The military government has only limited ability to approve and deny large-scale mines, so only the central government has the final say. Jade mines are predominantly operated by Tatmadaw, and the majority of jade mines are owned by the Tatmadaw. In addition to natural resources, the military government exports non-renewable oil and gas. Jade is also a valuable commodity, but Arakan State remains the second poorest state in the country.
Since Myanmar lacks democracy, political equity, or self-determination, local ethnic populations do not have the right to manage their own natural resources. The 2008 constitution states that “all resources are under the control of the central government” and “all laws on resources are promulgated by the central government.” This means that centralized capitalist business is able to exploit natural resources and ignore local livelihoods.
The sale of natural resources in Myanmar has exposed the junta to sanctions by the United States and the European Union. In addition to the heightened threat of sanctions from the international community, the military government’s sale of natural resources is another way to fund the junta. This method also exposes companies and individuals to international law violations. The sale of natural resources by the military government is directly financing the junta.
Despite the recent reform efforts, illegal resource extraction and land grabs continue. These practices increasingly take the form of crony capitalism. Companies with close ties to the military often receive government concessions to extract natural resources or start commercial agricultural projects in Myanmar. These revenues are generally undisclosed and bypass the treasuries of the government. As a result, the military government is able to reap enormous profits at the expense of the local people.