Yangon's Elite Party Scene Thrives Amidst Military Rule
En resumen
- Despite Myanmar authorities claiming a return to normalcy after a 2021 military coup, a vibrant and clandestine elite party scene persists in Yangon.
- Clubbers sleep through loud music in warehouse venues, highlighting a stark contrast between official messaging and the reality on the ground.
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Por qué importa
A clandestine elite party scene is active in Yangon, with clubbers sleeping through loud music. This scene contradicts the Myanmar authorities' message that the country has returned to normal after a military coup.
Lasers streak the smoke-filled air and music is cranked up to 150 decibels, according to one DJ – as loud as a jet engine at take-off – but the weekend clubbers slumbering on sofas dotted around the warehouse-sized Yangon venue do not stir.
“That became a habit, they’re used to it,” said one 29-year-old veteran of the capital’s elite party scene who, like other interviewees, requested anonymity for security reasons.
The frenzied but furtive social scene contradicts the message from Myanmar authorities that the country is back to normal.
Five years after a military coup, they point out that they have held elections, installed a new government and ended Yangon’s lingering 1am to 3am curfew.
Preguntas abiertas
- What are the security risks for partygoers?
- How widespread is this clandestine scene?
