At a self-established Spring School near the Tamu border, various sports competitions were organized to commemorate the 80th birthday of democratic leader Daw Aung San Suu Kyi. The events included football tournaments for high school and middle school students, as well as 80-meter running races for primary school students. Students participated enthusiastically in the competitions while spectators gathered to show their support. The events were conducted with great enthusiasm and active participation from the school community.
Following the sports competitions, students and teachers held prayer ceremonies for ‘Mother Suu.’ During these ceremonies, they collectively prayed for her good health and swift release from detention. The self-established Spring School operates independently from the military council’s education system and functions with support from local communities. This school represents one of many alternative education institutions that have emerged in border areas to provide education outside the military-controlled system.
The celebration of Daw Aung San Suu Kyi’s birthday through these events demonstrates the continued struggle of Myanmar’s people for democracy. These self-established schools in border areas are striving to maintain educational opportunities despite the military council’s oppression. The student community shows deep respect for Suu Kyi’s democratic values and maintains hope for her release. The event not only served as a birthday commemoration but also as a symbol of ongoing resistance and dedication to democratic principles, with young students carrying forward the aspirations for a democratic Myanmar.
