IN THE NEWS: 'Salween Stories:' Hpa-an, Myanmar

IN THE NEWS: 'Salween Stories:' Hpa-an, Myanmar

Hpa-an town sits alongside the Salween River in the southeastern part of Myanmar. It is the capital city of Karen (Kayin) State, and home to over 400,000 people who are mostly Karen ethnicity. Surrounding the town are numerous limestone karst mountains, within some of which are located sacred caves and temples. These same mountains, however, have also attracted the mining industry, who view them as raw materials for cement production.

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IN THE NEWS: 'Salween Stories' Website Launch

IN THE NEWS: 'Salween Stories' Website Launch

There are many stories about the Salween River. Myths from long ago. The hopes and tragedies of the recent past. The present day stories of a diversity of local lives and cultures. Dreams for a better future - some shared and some dissimiliar.  

“Salween Stories” is a space to share the stories of this unique river, told by those who live alongside and passionately care about its future.

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