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  • Poem — To the Fallen Warrior

    Poem — To the Fallen Warrior

    by Hla Min

    Updated : Aug 2025

    • The poem was written to the Sarsodaws (Writers) who struggled for Burma’s Independence.
    • It was published in the Forward Magazine.
    • Taw Hlan Yay (Resistance) is celebrated on March 27.
      It was later renamed as Armed Forces Day (to downplay the participation from all walks of life).
    • Independence Day is celebrated on January 4.
      It is still unclear why 4:20 AM was chosen to replace the Union Jack with the Union Flag.