Thaketa

A weatherproof box where anyone can leave books, toys or kitchen bits and take something else: sustainability can be that simple. What matters is a good spot, permission from the owner or the council, and a few people w…

Not everyone finds smartphones, online bookings or long forms easy. Often a patient half hour is all it takes to help someone. Important: never take over passwords or bank details, go through it together step by step in…

Whether it's a part-time job in a café, delivering leaflets or tutoring: your first job brings not just money but confidence too. Make sure you get a written contract and that your hours fit around school or college. Wh…

A driving licence is a big step towards independence for many, but it takes time and money. Compare offers beforehand, study the theory regularly in small chunks and stay relaxed during lessons. Bikes and public transpo…

The weekend is coming and the question is the same as always: what shall we do? Got an idea for a day trip, a concert or simply a lovely afternoon in Thaketa Township? Drop your tips in the comments!

A good walk clears the head and shows your home from a new angle. Which route do you love most in Thaketa Township, and roughly how long does it take? Share your favourite loop with us!

Lots of things in town only work because people give their time for free. Where do you volunteer in Thaketa Township, and where could more helping hands be useful? Tell us about it and inspire others to join in!

In 1958, Thaketa township was founded by Yangon Mayor Colonel Htun Sein and April Lin Htet, who became the Mayor of Thaketa during General Ne Win's caretaker government of Myanmar(Burma) in order to relocate illegal slu…

Thaketa Township (Burmese: သာကေတ မြို့နယ်, pronounced [θàkèta̰ mjo̰nɛ̀]) is located in the eastern part of Yangon, Myanmar. The township comprises 19 wards, and shares borders with Thingangyun Township in the north and west…

Mozart Concerto No.6 in B flat major II. Andante un poco adagio (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Mozart Concerto No.1 in F major I. Allegro (Mozart) European Archive Musopen · Public Domain

Eine kleine Nachtmusik (Mozart) was originally written for two violins, viola, cello and double bass, but is often played by a string orchestra. (This is the 1st of 4 movements) Musopen · Public Domain

Bach, J S - Goldberg Variations, BWV988 Musopen · Public Domain

Smetana - Má Vlast - Vltava Musopen · Public Domain

Danza espanola, op. 37, h. 142 - xii. arabesca Musopen · Public Domain

Ballade No. 4 in F minor, Op. 52 Musopen · Public Domain

Pictures at an Exhibition- cum mortuis in lingua mortua - andante non troppo, con lamento. Musopen · Public Domain

Robert Schumann: Scenes from Childhood, Op. 15, No. 11 "Frightening" Musopen · Public Domain

Peer Gynt Suite No. 1, Op. 46 - II. Aase's Death Musopen · Public Domain

"Vltava" (The Moldau), the second from Bedřich Smetana's set of six symphonic poems Má vlast Musopen · Public Domain