After years of repression, the government of Myanmar (Burma) has started to loosen its on grip on society. Now, a once isolated society is finally getting a taste of the outside world and Myanmar's youth are eager to catch up on what they missed. The country’s formerly underground community of skaters is one of these groups. Once forced to buy boards and Tony Hawk video games from the black market, the country’s skate scene is booming. And word of their unique skate culture is spreading across the globe. Join us as we navigate the streets of Myanmar’s capital city with these skaters as they test the waters of a changing cultural scene.
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1 май 2017
