Myanmar earthquake: Japan, China and UN offer to help restore ancient site

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Myanmar earthquake: Japan, China and UN offer to help restore ancient site

 

 

The UN, along with Japan and China, have offered to help restore dozens of damaged structures in Myanmar following Wednesday large earthquake.

 

At least four people were killed, including two children, during the 6.8 magnitude tremor just south of Bagan.

 

Visiting the site, Myanmar’s President Htin Kyaw said rebuilding work would not start until October, after the monsoon season.

 

“We have to maintain these ancient pagodas as much as as we possibly can. I received information on the way here that there are two or three countries, including Japan or China, that are willing to help us,” the president said.

 

At least 187 brick temples were damaged in the powerful quake and while the impact on tourism is expected to be limited, several parts of the historic site have been cordoned off to visitors.

 

Around 2,000 to 3,000 pagodas, temples and monasteries make up the historic site of Bagan, which has become a centrepiece of Myanmar’s fast-growing tourism industry.

 

 

-- © Copyright Euronews 2016-08-27

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5 hours ago, rooster59 said:

Around 2,000 to 3,000 pagodas, temples and monasteries

 

Way too much money squandered on religion, both in the past and today.

 

Why waste money rebuilding some 200, when there are another 2-3 thousand standing?

 

Pity all that money was not spent on schools and educating people out of religious beliefs, the world would be a more peaceful and prosperous place.

 

 

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If China helps it will not be for free. They will want an I.O.U. repayable at 10% interest. These guys never do something for nothing always a profit attachment.