Aung San museum gets makeover ahead of Martyr’s Day

^{A decades-old museum dedicated to independence leader Aung San is undergoing renovations ahead of celebrations honoring him later this month.}

^{The Bogyoke Aung San Museum, in Bahan Township, will open again on July 19 for Martyr’s Day, marking 69 years since the politician was assassinated in 1947.}

^{He was the father of Aung San Suu Kyi and the museum, a colonial-era village, was the last residence the family shared before his death.}

^{“We are doing maintenance and repair,” general manager Nan Lao Ngin told 7Day. “We’ve only got a few things left, like cleaning.”}

^{The interior and exterior of the museum have been redone, CCTV has been installed and a special section has been added to house the car driven by Aung San, the father of Aung San Suu Kyi.}

^{The Martyr’s Day celebrations at the museum will be free and open to the public from 8am until 4:30pm.}