People celebrate Burma’s 69th Independence Day on Jan. 4 in Rangoon by racing up greased poles, alongside other competitions and traditional games. (Photo: Pyay Kyaw / The Irrawaddy)
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People celebrate Burma’s 69th Independence Day on Jan. 4 in Rangoon by racing up greased poles, alongside other competitions and traditional games. (Photo: Pyay Kyaw / The Irrawaddy)
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