Nay Pyi, Jan. 5 -- Dear Esteemed Citizens,
On the auspicious occasion of the 71st Anniversary of the Independence Day of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar, I would like to extend my warmest greetings to all national races.
Myanmar, which had existed as an independent and sovereign country throughout the history, was invaded by the British Colonists in 1824, 1852 and 1885 and lost its independence in November 1885. To regain independence, all national races together with the sharp-witted and patriotic leaders, sacrificed their blood and sweat with untiring perseverance and diligence, under the guidance of the national hero, the founding father of Tatmadaw, and the architect of independence General Aung San, who had both courage and fort...