Chin
Students’ Union, Delhi commemorated the 38th death anniversary the
patriotic and heroic student leader Salai Tin Maung Oo. Salai Tin Maung Oo Memorial Day had been observed and celebrated among
Chin community in Europe, Asia and North America.
The death anniversary of Salai Tin Maung Oo had also been held annually by the Chin Students’ Union, Delhi.
The death anniversary of Salai Tin Maung Oo had also been held annually by the Chin Students’ Union, Delhi.
At 4am on June 26, 1976, the Burmese
military regime hanged him inside the prison walls. There was no trial, no
defense, just a judge, a sentence, and an execution. He was fighting against the Burmese military regime to gain freedom and
justice not only for the Chin people but for the whole country. He was a heroic
martyr in the battle for democracy in Burma. He stood up for his
dignity, determination and beliefs until his death.
The 38th
death anniversary of Salai Tin Maung Oo was successfully commemorated at the
Burmese Christian Association Hall, Buddela.
There were around 50 individuals
participating from different communities, NGOs at the memorial service.
The program
started at 12:00 pm and ended at 2:00 pm. In remembrance and showing tribute to Salai Tin
Maung Oo, flowers presentation was made by Pastor L.C Thang.
Welcome speech by Salai Thian Za Thang.
Message send from Salai Tin Maung Oo family (Canada)
was read by Mai Sui Men Par followed by one minute silent standing in showing tribute
to Salai Tin Maung Oo was made. There was a statement reading from Mai Deborah
Hrang Nawl and a special number was sung by Mai Sida.
Mai Sui Men Par (Message Reading)
Mai Deborah Hrang Nawl (CSU Statement Reading)
Mai Sida (Special Number)
Sayadaw U Pin Ngya
Zawta, Dr. Tint Swe, Ko Ngyo Tun and Pu Bual Tawn presented an encouraging
speech and the memorial service ended with vote of thanks from CSU president
Salai Siang Ceu.
Sayadaw U Pin Ngya Zawta
Dr. Tint Swe
Bual Tawn
Salai Siang Ceu (CSU President)
Photos at the Memorial Service
Chin Students'Union, Delhi
