Sayagyi Dr. Chit Swe Pioneer of Computer Systems, Application and Education in Burma Retired Rector of RASU I have written several articles about my mentor Passed away in Sydney Australia in 2019 at the tender age of 88
Daw Khin May (English) Her siblings/relatives include Sayama Daw Phwa Yin (Former Head of English), Saya U Tin Lwin (Pali) and Sayama Daw Sein Sein (Registrar, Director).
U Myat Hla Sein (Movie Technology)
Dr. Khin Maung Swe (Tekkatho Maung Thin Char)
Dr. Khin Kyi Nyunt and son Dr. Khin Tun (Peter) Passed away at the ages of 89 and 62.
Matriculated from St. Paul’s High School in 1957. His Burmese teacher was Saya U Sein (father of Dr. Soe Win, 1st in Burma in 1958, retired Rector of YUFL).
Taught Burmese at the Institute of Economics. Served as Secretary of a Committee headed by Dr. Aung Gyi (Professor of Civil Engineering) at the RU Golden Jubilee in 1970.
Transferred to RIT as Registrar. Saya Dr. Aung Gyi was Rector.
Served as Administrator at RASU and Director at the Ministry of Education
Activities
Pen name : Maung Ngwe Hlinne
Composer & Pianist: Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo Tekkatho & several other songs
Patron, RIT Ah Nu Pyinnya Ah Thinn
Publisher, RIT Annual Magazines
Gave interview on “Mya Kyun Nyo Nyo Tekkatho”. Saya received K100 remuneration for the Dat Pya from BBS and treated his fellow musicians. The song has been performed at SPZPs and RU Centennial. Various recordings are available on Youtube
Notes
After retirement, he was glad to be invited by former students and talk for a long time.
He received Garawa money before RU Centennial for composing the epic song.
Sad to note that he gradually lost memory.
Glad to learn that he can still play his favorite song.
Saya is the maternal uncle of U Sein Tin (EC74, Australia).
Photos
U Thet Lwin (Registrar, RIT)
U Thet Lwin at St. Paul’s High School
Photo & Pon Tu & Presentation
Two Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins Maung Ngwe Hlinne & Tekkatho Moe War
At a Pu Zaw Pwe
Interview broadcast on MN TV
Thanks to U Maung Maung Lay, Bagyee Myo Myint, U Than Po, Saya U Moe Aung and the owners of photos
U Thet Lwin (Registrar, RIT)U Thet Lwin (St. Paul’s High School)Photo of U Thet LwinPainting by Bagyee Myat Myo MyintU Thet Lwin receiving BagyeeTwo Ah Nu Pyinnya Shins Tekkatho Moe War&Maung Ngwe Hlinne U Thet LwinAt Pu Zaw Pwe
Rangoon University Boat Club (RUBC) was founded by Sir Arthur Eggar (Law Professor) in 1923. He rowed at Cambridge University and popularized the Egg-Bairn rowing style. He was impressed with the prowess of the Burmese Laung rowers and wanted to introduce the Western rowing style to RU students. He pledged a third of his Professor’s salary for running the Boat Club.
In the mid 1950s, Sir Arthur Eggar wrote an autobiography for the Guardian Magazine and was published in three issues.
The early RUBC crews competed against RBC (Rangoon Boat Club), Burmese Laung rowers and the Inlay Leg-rowers.
Sir Arthur was elected Life President of RUBC. A bronze bust was displayed on the Club Promontory (before the Adhamma Era).
His successors include Commodore Than Pe. U Tun Thoung, Sithu U Tin and Saya William Paw.
1963
The 40th Anniversary Regatta was cancelled due to “disturbances” and “security concerns” in 1963.
Sithu U Tin (President) decided NOT to cancel the 40th Anniversary Dinner at Kandawgyi.
Sithu U Tin, U Po Zon and U Tin Htoon compiled the history of RUBC and published in the souvenir program.
2013
To celebrate the 40th Anniversary, U Tin Htoon and several Old Members compiled a Souvenir Magazine.
U Tin Htoon chaired the Souvenir Magazine Sub-Committee. U Myo Myint was Vice-Chair. U Htaik San (Henry Kao) was Secretary.
I was a Contributing Editor. I wrote Prelude for every section. I also wrote three articles.
In addition, the group donated towards the cost of reprinting Sir Arthur’s Autobiography (which would be of interest not only to rowing enthusiasts but law students and staff).
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