Ever since Myanmar (A.K.A. Burma) loosened up its tourism policies a few years ago, its magnificent culture and rich history have been admired by those inquisitive enough to head a little off the beaten path.
But the country’s diverse wildlife is far from common knowledge, and with nearly half of the land covered by almost impenetrable forests, it is believed to be home to dozens of undiscovered and nearly extinct species.
Few have more first-hand knowledge about this forgotten world than BBC sound recordist Mark Roberts, whose work on dozens of wildlife shows, such as Sir David Attenborough’s “The Frozen Planet”, has brought him to uncharted territories around the world.
He may only be holding up the big fuzzy microphone on a stick, but he sees a lot of cool shit while he’s doing it.
During his time working on the BBC’s “Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom”, Roberts witnessed the raw sights and sounds of Burmese forests.
He will be sharing his experiences at a richly illustrated lecture on Thursday, July 9, at an event hosted by the Royal Geographical Society at the Ladies Recreation Club in Mid Levels.
Prepare to be blown away by Roberts’ photographs and accounts of his time in wild Burma.
It may not be akin to actually going there yourself, but with Roberts’ vast knowledge, film clips, photos and stories, it’s sure put Myanmar higher up your hit list.
What: Filming the BBC’s Wild Burma: Nature’s Lost Kingdom by Mark Roberts
When: 6:30pm (drinks reception), 7:30pm (lecture), Thursday, July 9
Where: The Function Room, Ladies Recreation Club, 10 Old Peak Road, Mid Levels
Tickets: RSVP at events@rgshk.org.hk
Prices: HKD150 (RGS members), HKD200 (non members), FREE for students and attendees under 18
Photo Source: Luke Taylor on Flickr
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