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ferry to Namaw - Moulmein
Ferry to Namaw - Moulmein - On to Namaw, a bigger, busier landing, with cluster of tin roofed bashas and its long road across the paddy fields. Horse carts waiting to take the eight sampan loads of ferry passengers. Barrels of New Years Eve liquor dumped overboard and pushed ashore by swimmers and laughter. Date: 1951
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1951 Barrels Bigger Carts Cluster Ferry Fields Landing Loads Moulmein Paddy Passengers Roofed Sampan Waiting
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A Ferry Ride to Namaw, Moulmein - 1951: A Snapshot of Everyday Life in Burma's Rural Heartland This evocative photograph captures the bustling scene at the Namaw ferry landing in Moulmein, Burma, in 1951. The ferry, with its eight sampan loads of passengers, approaches the larger, busier landing, where a cluster of tin-roofed bashas and a long road across the paddy fields await. The arrival of the ferry marks the beginning of a new day, filled with the promise of fresh beginnings and the hustle and bustle of daily life. As the passengers disembark, horse carts are readied to transport them to their destinations. The road leading away from the landing stretches out like a ribbon, weaving through the lush, green paddy fields that stretch as far as the eye can see. The scene is one of simple, rural life in Burma during the 1950s. The excitement of the New Year is in the air, with barrels of liquor being dumped overboard and pushed ashore by swimmers. The laughter and joy of the occasion are palpable, adding to the sense of community and celebration. The horse carts, with their passengers and cargo, wait patiently, ready to carry the travelers on to their next destination. This photograph offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of rural life were cherished. The image is a testament to the enduring spirit of the people of Burma, who continue to embrace the joys and challenges of everyday life with grace and resilience.
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