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Burma - Socialist Propaganda postcard
Burma (now Myanmar) - Socialist Propaganda postcard from the early years of the Socialist State in Burma. The card appears to be showing a happy unity between a soldier representing the military (it was Ne Wins military regime that seized power in a coup in 1962), a rural farmer and a factory worker. The BSPP (Burma Socialist Programme Party) advocated a programme of the " Burmese Way to Socialism" which embodied both Communist and Buddhist influences. Date: circa 1963
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1962 Burma Communist Control Coup Farmer Hammer Happiness Influence Patriotism Pride Programme Propaganda Regime Sickle Socialism Socialist Wins Worker
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This socialist propaganda postcard, hailing from the early years of the Socialist State in Burma (now Myanmar), showcases a powerful image of unity between three distinct representatives of Burmese society: a soldier, a rural farmer, and a factory worker. The military, symbolized by the soldier, held significant control over the country following the coup led by General Ne Win in 1962. The Burma Socialist Programme Party (BSPP), which advocated the "Burmese Way to Socialism," sought to blend Communist and Buddhist influences in its ideology. The trio in the image exudes a sense of happiness and pride, their expressions reflecting a shared commitment to the socialist cause. The soldier, clad in military uniform and holding a rifle, stands in the background, signifying the military's role in maintaining order and control. The farmer, in traditional Burmese attire, holds a sickle, representing the agricultural sector and the importance of rural communities in the socialist vision. The factory worker, in industrial clothing and wielding a hammer, symbolizes the industrial sector and the working class. The BSPP's vision of socialism was unique, as it sought to reconcile the country's Buddhist traditions with Marxist-Leninist ideology. This postcard, produced circa 1963, is a testament to the government's efforts to promote a sense of national unity and pride under the socialist banner. The sickle and hammer, symbols of the working class and the agricultural laborer, respectively, are prominent in the image, further emphasizing the party's commitment to social and economic equality.
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