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Temple of rock

When more than 70,000 people gathered under the majestic Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon on Sunday, it was unlike anything Myanmar had experienced in many years. This was not a demonstration or a protest, but a groundbreaking pop and rock showcase in the People's Park that would prove a milestone in the country's history.

American singer/songwriter Jason Mraz performing in front of Shwedagon Pagoda last Sunday.

Invited by MTV Exit (End Exploitation and Trafficking), a media group that campaigns against human trafficking, I was among the reporters from across Asia to witness the history-making gig.

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