Just six months ago, footage of Burmese monks and ordinary people marching in the streets, calling for freedom and democracy, was broadcast around the world, but memories of this have faded in the minds of many who are now preoccupied with local politics.

To refresh people’s memories of the protests, the FCCT is holding an exhibition – Burma 2007: Uprising, Crackdown and Now – in tribute to the Burmese people’s bravery and their willingness to confront a military regime, armed only with a commitment to non-violence and a fierce desire for freedom and democracy.

Taken by ordinary Burmese people, the photographs in the exhibition reveal the spirit of the protestors during the demonstrations that lasted from August to September contrasted by images of everyday lives and the beautiful scenery in Burma, revealing the parallel worlds that exist in the country.

Organised by the Burma Information Network and Human Rights Watch, with support from the Foundation Open Society Institute, ‘Burma 2007: Uprising, Crackdown, and Now’ is being held at the FCCT, Phloenchit Road, until the end of March.

For more information, call 02-652-0580/1, fax 02-652-0582, email info@fccthai.com or visit http://www.fccthai.com/.