Burma celebrating day of independence (1948)

GAUMONT BRITISH NEWSREEL (REUTERS) To license this film, visit Myanmar (formerly Burma) celebrating its independence from Britain with a flag raising, swearing in of government members, a review of troops, and citizens celebrating in streets and at pageants Full Description: SLATE INFORMATION: How Burma Celebrated Day of Independence BURMA: Rangoon: EXT BUDDHIST & BUDDA Great statue of Buddha looks down on Burmese Independence rejoicings BURMA Inhabitants celebrating the Day of Independence on Rangoon Burmese Flag replaces the Union Jack. Sir Hubert Rance joined with the President, Sao Shwe Thaik in a review of troops. Governor, then went aboard Cruiser Birmingham and took leave of the New Burma. People of Rangoon walking streets in best clothes, sucking lollipops - having joy rides in jeeps. Crowds flock to Shwe Dagon Pergoda. A water pageant, ceremonial barge, complete with dancers. Buddha looks do