RANGOON — A silent auction for traditional Burmese parasols splashed with colorfully painted designs is offering Rangoon’s philanthropically inclined the chance to help build a sustainable health care system for local communities in the commercial capital.
Organized by Better Burmese Health Care (BBHC), “The Parasol Project” at Pansodan Scene in downtown Rangoon presents 91 vibrant parasols painted by 37 Burmese artists.
“The Parasol Project is a fundraising activity of BBHC because we see a surge in the number of patients,” said Thiri, the coordinator of the group, which provides free and cost-sharing health care services to nearly 900 patients every month on the outskirts of Rangoon.
The floor price for each parasol is US$200. Prospective buyers can make a play for any of the parasols on auction by writing their bid on a corresponding sheet of paper beside the displayed works.
BBHC is a private group founded in 2005 by a handful of Burmese physicians who have since provided regular health care services to people who lack the financial means to pay for their own medical costs.
The auction runs from Sept. 13-19. Bidding closes at 8:30 p.m. on the last day.
Pansodan Scene
No. 144, Second Floor
Pansodan Street (Middle Block)
Kyauktada Township, Rangoon
