An Email from Sammy in Burma

I got an email from one of my friends in Burma. He is an editor of a Christian magazine.

Wisdom cries out in the street; in the squares she raises her voice

(Proverbs 1:20, King Solomon of Israel)

Dear Lwin Moe,

Hi, are you busy? I would like to talk about my experiences concerning environmental issues. On August 24, 2006, I attended a talk on Individual Initiatives for environmental protection by Ju. I hope you already know about Ju. She is a famous novelist in Myanmar.

Ju presented these topics:

• Environmental writing in travelogues. She pointed out two outstanding writers Ludu U Hla and Mg Htin.
• Environmental awareness in short stories. Short story writer Nay Win Myint and Ju herself wrote about this topic. Their short stories are mixed with data and facts, written artistically.
• Environmental Novel. Ju also published one book named "Tie with cloud".
• Environmental articles and reporting in magazines and journals.
• Environmental writing as individual initiatives. In Myanmar, print media is widely influential because it is easy to buy and easy to get information in a short time. Ju has already published two environmental books, (1)The city I love, (2)The country I love.
• Communities become active as individuals initiate. She said "We do something for our natural and social environment".

Two days ago, I bought a new novel of Ju, "I didn't say, I'm waiting". This book is intended for youth. Ju is willing to uplift spirits of young generations. In her novel, all of the characters are teenagers. I believe, she knows very deeply that our youth is the future of the world and they need a nice environment for their education.

If you have time, go and find the book. If you can't find one, please contact me. I will send one for you.

Best wishes,

Sammy

Dear all,

I hope you are well. Two days ago, I went to Mawlamying, south-west of Yangon. It is a historical site because American missionary, Adoniram Judson worked there. I gave a talk on "Globalization: from Christian approach", in Myanmar Baptist Churches Union -- you can call MBCU youth leadership training. About 150 youths attended the training. In Myanmar, young people need analysis skills upon the global issues and life motivation. For myself, I'm trying to share and motivate the kids in my community. We do the best for our youth, you can give some suggestions and encourage us.

With hope,

Sammy