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The Society's Purpose
The purpose of this society is to
increase the popularity of our common interests. We hope to add new members so we will be able to grow and expand.
We also want to have fun when we are together and working on projects. By developing relationships and friendships,
the Society will become even stronger.
Our Mission Our mission is to further promote the interests of our Society and our members to
the community. We strive to make a difference by educating the public and expanding our reach, and to help the Anglo
Burmese in Burma/Myanmar, who are less fortunate than us.
WHO ARE THE ANGLO-BURMESE?
Anglo-Burmese are a people from Burma of dual ancestry and heritage; our Western
surnames are indicative of our British/European ancestry; our Asian ancestry is mainly from the Burman but may also include the
Karen, Shan, Arakanese, Chin, Mon and Kachin national races of Burma. Our first
language is English, from this heritage we enjoy all the richness of English literature and history of our Western ancestors.
Our ancestors from Burma have given us a diversity of language and cultural knowledge as these individual national races have
their own
language and customs with a common language of Burmese. In the 1920s, the Anglo-Burmese
were regarded as an important and distinct ethnic group and a legislation passed by the Government of Burma (colonial period)
in 1937 gave recognition to the fact. With the change of name from Burma to Myanmar in 1990, Anglo-Burmese are now officially
recognised as Anglo-Myanmar. Anglo-Burmese served mostly in the Railways
and Customs although they also held positions in other government departments. Many also served in the Burma Armed Forces (Army, Navy & Airforce). Prominent among them would be Bogyoke (Brigadier)
Tommy Clift who was Vice-Chief of Staff (Air Force) and member of the Revolutionary Council, back in 1962. Until recently,
another prominent Anglo-Burman, Brigadier-General David Abel, held a ministerial position in the State Peace and
Development Council (SPDC), the ruling military junta of Burma.
Our first language is
English, from this heritage we enjoy all the richness of English literature and history of our Western ancestors. Our ancestors
from Burma have given us a diversity of language and cultural knowledge as these individual national races have their own language
and customs with a common language of Burmese. In the 1920s, the Anglo-Burmese
were regarded as an important and distinct ethnic group and a legislation passed by the Government of Burma (colonial period)
in 1937 gave recognition to the fact. With the change of name from Burma to Myanmar in 1990, Anglo-Burmese are now officially
recognised as Anglo-Myanmar.
CLICK HERE to learn more about the Anglo-Burmese.
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