9 March 2010: An exhibition, 'Path of Perseverance: The Chin from Burma' is being held in Bangkok, Thailand from 10 March to 3 April 2010. It is a reflection of the lives of Chin people suffering from famine.

The exhibition is being organized by Mr. Benny Maner, writer and photographer from England, who was educated in Chulalongkorn University. His subject is International Development Studies. He took the exhibition photographs during his visit to Chin state, Burma and other countries.

"Although Thai students know Burmese people well, they don't know who Chin people are. That is why we are into an awareness programmed so that the new generation knows more about Chin people," said Cherry, a Chin lady in Thailand.

There are about 48 photographs on display, which were taken in Chin state Burma, India and Malaysia. The pictures represent various aspects of the lives of Chin people in different countries.

"The photographs show the living standard of Chin people in Chin state and how they face human rights violations in their state. Some have fled to Mizoram state and New Delhi in India and Malaysia in order to evade  persecution and oppression. The pictures also show how they continue to suffer from human rights violations in Burma," she added.

Chin people in Burma are still facing famine and continue to be persecuted and oppressed by the junta.

The exhibition is the first ever to reflect the various aspects of the lives of Chin people in different countries.-