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ThinGyan Association presents
Fifteenth Annual Rakhaing Thingyan
Burmese New Year Water Festival
Sunday, July 12th 2009, 11am – 4pm
Junior High School 56 courtyard on the corner of Madison Street and Montgomery Street
220 Henry Street, New York, NY 10002 (same location as last year)
Come and join the festivities in the heart of the capital of the world, New York City - FREE admission
There will be traditional Burmese food bazaar, dancing, water play, raffles and more
Click here for directions
Annual Essay Contest
Topic/ Title: "My Experience as a Burmese American"
Suggestions: What it is like in your school, neighborhood or family
Prizes: 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes will be awarded
Eligibility: Open to contestants who are between the ages 12 and 17, and reside in the United States
Particulars: The essay must be 500 words or less.
Submission: Must be submitted via e-mail to kyawthahla@gmail.com
Deadline: Friday, July 7th, 2009
Include the Title "My Experience as a Burmese American" On top of page. Please include;
Name of contestant, Name of school, Grade, Name of Parent/s, Phone number, Address,e-mail address
Click here to see
the 2008 Rakhaing Thingyan Photos
2008 Rakhaing
Thingyan on You Tube (by Burma Today Media)
2008 Essay Winners
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Shannon Zin, Age 14 - Stuyvesant High School
Click here to read 1st prize winner essay
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Stephanie Chin, Age 12 - JHS 190
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Calvin Liu, Age 16 - High School for Health
Professions and Human Services
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