Is it another sign that things are opening up in Burma ?
In The Myanmar Times Nyein Ei Ei Htwe reports that Literature award permitted to return after 3 years -- the Taw Phayar Ka Lay literature awards -- and:
This year saw a return to publicly hosting the awards, under permission from the government, which also saw the new category included.But, while the book that was awarded the 'best political literature award' was published in novel form last year, it had, in fact: "originally appeared as a series in Moe Journal 17 years ago"
Receiving permission to give the award for political literature this year was a great feeling, said U Htet Myat, a member of judging committee.