Sanchaung

A raised bed in the courtyard, a community garden or simply swapping cuttings and seeds: gardening connects generations. People without a garden of their own are often happy to share a bed. Do you have plants, tools or …

Snow and ice are a real challenge for older or unwell neighbours. If you're clearing your own path anyway, you can often do a few metres more. Sharing a bag of grit between several houses saves effort too. Who in Sancha…

Moving for training or university is exciting, but it can feel a bit lonely at first. Sports groups, choirs, youth clubs or volunteering are great ways to meet people quickly. And sometimes just saying hi here is enough…

Sport doesn't have to mean pressure. Bouldering, skating, volleyball in the park or running with friends: the main thing is that you enjoy moving. Many clubs offer free taster sessions. What sport is popular in Sanchaun…

Festivals, customs and small rituals connect people across decades. Which tradition in Sanchaung Township means the most to you, and do you take part yourself? Tell us about it in the comments!

So many nice things happen that never make the papers: a lost wallet returned, a new shop opening, a lovely celebration. What good news from Sanchaung Township would you like to share this week? We look forward to your …

A sunrise over the rooftops, a front garden in bloom or a funny sign: home is full of great pictures. Show us your best photo of the week from Sanchaung Township and tell us briefly where you took it!

Sanchaung Township (Burmese: စမ်းချောင်းမြို့နယ် [sáɰ̃dʑáʊɰ̃ mjo̰nɛ̀]) is in the north central part of Yangon. The township comprises 18 wards, and shares borders with Kamayut Township in the north, Kamayut township and Bahan T…

“To travel hopefully is a better thing than to arrive.” — Robert Louis Stevenson

“When a man is tired of London, he is tired of life.” — Samuel Johnson

“Hope is the thing with feathers that perches in the soul.” — Emily Dickinson

“The child is father of the man.” — William Wordsworth

“If winter comes, can spring be far behind?” — Percy Bysshe Shelley

“The early bird catches the worm.” — Proverb

“Many hands make light work.” — Proverb

“Don't count your chickens before they're hatched.” — Proverb

“A stitch in time saves nine.” — Proverb

“Actions speak louder than words.” — Proverb

“Where there's a will, there's a way.” — Proverb

“Every cloud has a silver lining.” — Proverb