Phyo Thara - Essays on Myanmar's Memorial Day

In the Union of Myanmar, which stands gracefully and gracefully on the world map like a peacock, the country's beautiful daughters are carrying forward the interests of the country with great power and strength day by day. Burmese women are born from a noble lineage. They are the loving gardeners who are raising and nurturing many young people of the new generation of "Myanmar" with their "Myan" (fast) and "Ma" (strong) spirit.

The sons and daughters who have grown up under the care of the generous Burmese women have become powerful representatives of their motherland and have become prominent figures in the world.

Myanmar women have preserved the tradition of "The hand that rocks the cradle can rule the world" and "A good son comes from his mother." Myanmar women, who are raising many new generations, are not only responsible for the propagation of the generation, but also fulfill the needs of the country such as economy, society, education, and culture.

According to Burmese traditions, Burmese women are modest, dignified and upright. They are naturally loyal and have a strong family spirit. They are polite, gentle, honest, kind and sincere. They are respectful, modest, and appreciate the truth and value life. They come from a highly cultured family, they tend to preserve their lineage and honor, and they are capable of participating in all aspects of the country and the people.

The two words “Mother” have the power to control the world the most. The mother is the only one who has mastered the art of transforming the red blood of the heart into sweet and pure milk that no scientist has been able to create. The mother who has the name of a mother who has to cry out in pain every time she encounters a crisis between the cradle and the final day of death. The mother who lived and died as an ordinary life, but as a powerful person, she has left her name engraved on the ten thousand universes. The mother who has been able to sit beautifully on the throne of honor as the benefactor of death, from the queen to the poor. The mother is the highest human being with an incomparable glory.

Aren't Burmese women the most powerful of the noble Burmese race? When Burmese women, who are naturally talented, are endowed with a noble and pure maternal spirit, they produce strong and well-developed sons and daughters, creating majestic human beings. The new generation produced by Burmese women has become amazingly powerful.

Today, the Union of Myanmar has a population of about fifty million, nearly half of whom are women of the country. The government is providing political, economic and social support to a large group of women, who are a powerful force, to ensure their lives are developed, strengthened and secure. Taking the importance of Myanmar women seriously, the government established “Myanmar Women’s Day” on July 3, 1998.

The government, recognizing the capabilities of Myanmar women, established the “Myanmar Women’s Affairs Committee” on July 3, 1996, in order to systematically address all issues related to women. After holding meetings of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Committee, July 3, the day the committee was first established, was designated as Myanmar Women’s Day at the 1998 meeting. This day is the first “special day” that Myanmar women have ever had in their lives.

Looking back at history, Burmese women have been actively involved in governance, culture, economics, and religion on an equal footing with men since ancient times. The ability of the Vishnu Queen of the Pyu period is amazing. The most powerful queen who stood out in the administration of the country and the preservation of religion was Shin Saw Pupin, who ruled the land of Hanthawaddy. The model Burmese woman who was precise and powerful in the field of justice was Sudhammasari. The ability of Burmese women in literature cannot be ignored. Ma Mya Lay, Hlaing Thek Khaung Tin, Ra Wai Shin Htwe, Razada Tu Kalya, Mae Gow, Shin Min, Khin Son, Shin Nyein Mae, and many other Burmese women poets are artists in history.

In the Bagan period, the “Rajakumar Stone Inscription” is a testament to the beginning of Burmese literature. Rajakumar was a person who entered history with the love of his mother. The ideal mother “Sambula ” taught her son Rajakumar to become a good and virtuous son with love, compassion, and kindness. She disciplined her son, who was deprived of the throne, so that he would not be angry with his father. It can be said that Burmese literature had a good beginning thanks to the good mother of Sambula Devi, a Burmese woman. The prominent Singha Tsinta Tsinta and Miphaya Buk Saw Stone Inscriptions during the Bagan period were able to portray the preservation of the cultural heritage of Burmese women. The heart of the Golden Princess of the Bagan period is also worth recording. She was a person who put love first and preserved the honor of her family, her homeland, and the country. Queen Khaung "Apae Yadana", the wife of King Kyansittha, who was able to maintain and govern a united Myanmar, also proved to be a good mother.

Therefore, it can be said that Burmese women throughout history have been able to raise the level of culture to a higher level. They have been filled with the blessings of the Buddha, such as the blessings of the forest, the blessings of the forest, and the blessings of the forest. The achievements of Burmese women throughout history are truly remarkable.

Burmese women are “as soft as wax, as hard as nails.” They are gentle and polite, but also as courageous, tenacious, and resourceful. They are brave and intelligent. Even during the worst period in Burmese history, when they were slaves, the role of Burmese women did not diminish. The female martyrs who sacrificed their lives for the sake of their brothers and sisters were a source of pride and joy. Yun Khin Khin was a heroic woman in the revolutionary army of Bo Min Khaung. The bravery of patriotic Burmese women, such as the three Shan women (Battle of Wet Htee Kan), the eight Chin women (Battle of Siyin Chin and Major Shek Pat), and the Bagan Bo Cho’s wife and the female horse warriors, have been clearly documented in history.

Moreover, from 1919 to independence in 1948, Burmese women demonstrated their talents by participating in the organizations fighting for Myanmar's independence, such as the YMBA, GCBA, Doba Burma Association, and the Federation of Burma Women's Liberation Front, as well as by forming the Kumari Association, the Asian Youth Association, the 'Bu Association, and the Women's Independence Association. After independence, Burmese women contributed to the welfare of the country in all areas and sectors. In 1955, women were allowed to serve in the Tatmadaw (Army). In the country, the eldest son was considered “the pillar” and the eldest daughter was considered “the umbrella”. The brave and courageous daughters of the motherland, such as Captain Daw Kyin Si, Major Daw Khin Thar, and Major Daw Yin, were able to demonstrate the courage of strong Burmese women. Even today, there are Burmese women soldiers in the Myanmar Army who are shoulder to shoulder with men in the defense of the country. The skills of the Burmese female pilots in the air are amazing.

There are many people who have brought about the natural dignity of Myanmar. In terms of morality, great Burmese women such as Indie Pen Dink Daw San, Daw Vuk Shin, MA Daw Ohn, Daw Yee Kyin, Daw Khin Myo Chit, and Journal Kyaw Ma Malay have pushed forward through literature. To improve education, great Burmese women such as Professors of Burmese Language Daw Than Swe, Daw Khin Saw, Daw Po, Daw Khin May Nwe, Professor of English Daw Khin Lay Myint, and Professor of Geography Daw Mi Mi Kyi have contributed. In terms of art and culture, Ma Ngwe Myaing, Lai Ba Taw, and Daw O Ba Thaung have also contributed enthusiastically. Dr. Yin Myint Htwe (chemical experiment) and Dr. Yi Yi (discovery of the regenerative genie) who were able to conduct experiments and inventions that were recognized by the world are also Myanmar women who deserve to be honored. In terms of economics, Daw Panglong Daw Nu Yin, in terms of law, Daw Vuk May, Daw May May Win, Daw Khin Si, in the social sector Daw Oo Zun, founder of the Old People's Home Association, in the sports sector Ma Aye Aye Aung, international weightlifting champion, Ma Moe Thu Aung, swimming champion, Florence Nightingale Award-winning nurse Daw Khin Ohn Mya, and Daw Myan Nam are all worthy of emulation.

Myanmar women have always been talented and talented. This is due to the strong control of the Burmese social system. No matter how modern they are, Myanmar women do not commit any behavior that violates Myanmar culture and tradition. Women's modesty cannot be given gold, and they live according to Burmese proverbs such as "A good woman is worth a flower" and "A step is worth a million yuan." They also maintain the wealth of the family and the country as "A flowing river is a dam". Every Myanmar mother is the first to raise and educate her children.

The reason why Burmese women are so talented is because the role of women has not been diminished throughout the history of Myanmar. Burmese women have equal rights with men. Burmese women have equal rights in Burmese cultural traditions, laws, and morals. That is why outstanding and talented Burmese women have emerged. Burmese women have been able to build a happy family life by fulfilling their noble moral duties as mothers and wives.

Today, Myanmar women are actively participating in various organizations such as the Union Solidarity and Development Association, the Red Cross Society, the Mother and Child Welfare Association, and the All Myanmar Women's Affairs Committee. The All Myanmar Women's Affairs Committee is divided into the education sector, the economy sector, the culture sector, the protection of women from violence sector, the care of young women sector, and the rehabilitation of women's lives sector. It cooperates with the Myanmar Mother and Child Welfare Association, the Myanmar Women's Economic Empowerment Association, the Myanmar Women's Sports Federation, and the Myanmar Women's Doctors Association to help solve the problems, progress, and excellence of Myanmar women, as well as health and education.

In the education sector, we provide “life skills” courses to housewives, provide health awareness courses, open general education courses, open domestic vocational training courses, in the business sector, provide capital for new businesses, provide interest-free loans, provide agricultural loans, and provide job search services, in the social sector, we donate blood, organize markets for monks’ hospitals and nunneries, donate money to women’s welfare associations, and donate wells, ponds, and water pumps to monasteries, primary schools, and village clinics.

Today, Myanmar women have entered the world of sports with their skills. They won a silver medal at the 2002 Vietnam SEA Games. They won the Asian qualifiers in 2005 and won the first ASEAN Women’s Championship in 2004. Myanmar’s national tennis player Chit Su Yi has played 12 international matches and won 6 gold medals. Myanmar women’s tennis players won the 2006 Asian U-14 Group Stage Tennis Championship. Myanmar women’s boxing team achieved success at the 2005 Philippines SEA Games.

It is evident that Burmese women are actively participating in various activities such as national construction, national development, and national economic activities. The ability of Burmese women is “like an elephant in the field.” Western culture has not yet reached Burmese women. Burmese women, who come from a civilized race, are powerful beings who can be recorded in history with their noble hearts, holding on to the four Brahmanical virtues of love, compassion, equanimity, and equanimity.

Therefore, Myanmar Women's Day, which embodies the spirit, discipline, knowledge, and glory of Myanmar women, must be preserved and strengthened by Myanmar women themselves through their outstanding and high-level capabilities. It must be celebrated every year as a special day to be proud of and to be celebrated with joy.