Inya Lake House site - Rangoon
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Inya Lake House site - Rangoon
Inya Lake House site - Rangoon - Lake House. We were immediate neighbours of Daw Kin Gee (widow of Aung San), and her three children. We and they played and punted on the lake together. Aung San Suu Kyi continues to live in her mothers house Date: 1951
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1951 Burma Burmese Inya Myanmar Neighbours Played Rangoon Widow
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This evocative photograph captures a moment in time at the Inya Lake House site in Rangoon, Burma (now Myanmar), in 1951. The image shows children playing and punting on the serene waters of Inya Lake, with the beautiful lake house in the background. The lake house was home to Daw Kin Gee and her three children, who were the immediate neighbors of the photographer's family. Daw Kin Gee was the widow of Aung San, the father of Burmese independence and the country's first military leader. The children can be seen enjoying a carefree afternoon on the lake, as their mothers watch from the shore. The peaceful scene is a stark contrast to the political turmoil that was brewing in Burma at the time. Aung San had been assassinated just two years prior, in 1947, leaving his wife and children to navigate the complex political landscape of post-colonial Burma. Despite the challenges, the families continued to find joy in their daily lives and in the simple pleasures of living by the lake. The image captures a sense of innocence and happiness that transcends the historical context. Today, Daw Kin Gee's house is still standing and continues to be home to Aung San Suu Kyi, the Nobel Peace Prize laureate and current State Counsellor of Myanmar. The lake and its surroundings remain a popular destination for locals and tourists alike, offering a glimpse into the rich history and culture of Burma.
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