The youth, “losing themselves to the temptation of over-indulgence in a swimming pool” in the words of a state-run newspaper / The Global New Light of Myanmar
There’s just too much fun going on in People’s Park and the government can’t handle it.
A front-page story published in state-run newspaper The Global New Light of Myanmar today targeted the “disgrace” of excessive partying in public spaces.
Officials told the paper that there is a plan to ban alcohol sales in park restaurants “to ensure visitors can relax”, giving no further details.
The pool in People’s Park, close to Shwedagon pagoda, was cited as a particular cesspit of debauchery.
“People’s Park and People’s Square have become a disgrace to the beautiful culture of Myanmar people, especially due to the young revelers losing themselves to the music playing in the swimming pool,” one unnamed park security official was quoted as saying. “Sometimes their revelry turns to brawls.”
Between 1,000 and 5,000 people visit the recreation center each day, the newspaper reported.
The story pointed out that Shwe Taing Shwe Pyi Company has leased the 3-acre plot in People’s Park until March 2038, but the contract is renewed every five years – subject to changes to ‘terms and conditions’.
Photo / Young people in People’s Park / Global New Light of Myanmar
