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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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Media ID 14254988
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
1962 Burma Communist Control Coup Farmer Hammer Happiness Influence Patriotism Pride Programme Propaganda Regime Sickle Socialism Socialist Wins Worker
15"x10" (38x25cm) Metal Print
Add a touch of history to your walls with our stunning Metal Prints featuring the captivating "Burma - Socialist Propaganda" postcard from Mary Evans Prints Online. This vintage postcard, depicting a soldier representing unity in the early years of the Socialist State in Burma, is now transformed into a modern and vibrant work of art. Our high-quality Metal Prints not only preserve the rich details of the image but also provide a sleek, contemporary look. Bring a piece of the past into your home or office and start a conversation with this unique and intriguing piece.
Your image is printed photographically and bonded to a 3.5mm thick, Dibond board (black polyethylene sandwiched between two sheets of white coated aluminium). The panel is then sealed with a gloss protective covering. Supplied complete with a wall mount which holds the print 10mm from the wall.
Made with durable metal and luxurious printing techniques, metal prints bring images to life and add a modern touch to any space
Estimated Product Size is 38.1cm x 25.4cm (15" x 10")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
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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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