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[HCDX] Myanmar keeps in touch with Christian radio
Radio Veritas Asia keeps the people of Asia in touch with the rest of the
world. The Catholic radio service, based in the Philippines, also serves
Kayin Christians in Burma, most of whom are Evangelicals and other
Protestants.
Hong Kong youths log onto the Internet, children in Tokyo use their mobile
phones and many Delhi kids have scores of cable TV channels to entertain
them. But for the Kayin, or Karen, ethnic people in Myanmar, a cheap US$10
radio is their "hi-tech" link to communications and entertainment. Here
you'll find many Kayin with "Made in China" radios tuned to Radio Veritas
Asia's (RVA) Kayin service.
The RVA, based in Quezon City north of Manila and sponsored by the
Federation of Asian Bishops' Conferences, has provided a Kayin-language
service for over 25 years. Its Catholic programs have become a source of
spiritual strength and information to thousands of Kayin Christians, most of
whom are Protestant.
The programs include reflections on the Bible, meditations, family and youth
issues, question and answer sessions on spirituality, sessions on the lives
of the saints, local news and Kayin culture.
Anthony Htun Mya, 45, from Hkaungpu-Bawsi in Hpa-pun Township, Kayin State,
who was on a visit to Yangon, is one such listener. He is a regular follower
of Radio Veritas' shortwave early morning and evening services.
In his village, the programs are virtually the only window to the outside
world, he said. There, all the Catholic and Baptist villagers regularly tune
in to the service. (from SperoForum)
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