Dagon Taya, born Htay Myaing, was a Burmese writer.
12 Facts About Dagon Taya
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Dagon Taya was born at Htai Ku Myit Tan Village, Kyaiklat Township, Ayeyarwady Region on 10 May 1919.
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Dagon Taya completed high school in 1937 and studied at Rangoon University from 1937 to 1940.
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Dagon Taya edited Oh Way Magazine, Sarpay Thit Magazine and Gandawin Journal.
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Dagon Taya won the Sarpay Beikman Literary award for his collection of short stories Sabe Oo in 1961.
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Dagon Taya witnessed and participated in the country's independence struggle as a student activist.
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Dagon Taya was one of the chairmen of the Rangoon University Student Union.
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Dagon Taya was one of the many dissident politicians, workers, students and writers detained by the Revolutionary Council after a coup led by General Ne Win in 1962.
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Dagon Taya was detained in the Insein prison for three years and three months.
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Dagon Taya issued an appeal which strongly opposed the Myitsone Dam Project in September 2011.
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Dagon Taya was honored with Manhae Peace Prize from South Korea for his literature, leadership for young people and dedication to democracy and peace in August 2013.
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Dagon Taya died at Aungpan, Southern Shan State on August 19,2013.