Myanmar Has a Unique Way of Showing Its Love for Suu Kyi

Many Burmese have got the image of Aung San Suu Kyi inked on their bodies.

Aung San Suu Kyi’s landslide victory in November elections last year has increased the number of people who want to get her tattoo. (Photo: AP Screengrab)

Until recently, getting a tattoo in Myanmar could land you in jail. However, since the fall of the military rule, things have changed in Myanmar.

National League for Democracy leader, Aung San Suu Kyi is widely credited for securing Myanmar’s independence from Britain. Her landslide victory in the November elections last year has increased the number of people wanting to get her image tattooed on their bodies.

However, some people in Myanmar till date look down upon those who get themselves inked. It is believed that only those with a bad character get tattoos.