Springtide: A Burmese Tale
Global Cultures
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7m 58s
From a Yangon wood workshop to the Bay of Bengal's swell, "Springtide" depicts the birth of surfing in Myanmar. It captures the journey of crafting the first local boards to catching the very first waves, telling a story of pioneering spirit and the genesis of a new coastal culture.
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