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Yangon,
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This is becoming a mini-series of the Maha Bandula Road, that was not the intention but as I already mentioned this is one of my favourite Burmese streets.
Living in our throw-away culture, where words such as "recycling"' and "sustainability", are discussed more than acted upon. I am fascinated with various services offered along this crowded street.
He sits with his simple hand-painted boxes and magnifying glass, he repairs lighters, proudly advertising zippo but of course he probably sees more of other brands, he is also a watch repairer. His earnings are minimal, and yet he sits proudly in his freshly laundered shirt and longyi, hair greased, a true craftsmen.