Myanmar is a country in South East Asia, a melting pot for all kinds of religions, with a history of British rule from 1824 to 1948. In 1962, the military took over, sparking an ongoing conflict with various ethnic groups. Some would label it as another never-ending civil war. The punk scene in Myanmar has emerged as a powerful form of rebellion against oppressive conditions, given the country's history of military rule and societal challenges. Driven by a youthful desire for expression, punk serves as a countercultural movement for Myanmar's young generation. Beyond music, it becomes a connecting point for identity, solidarity, community, and cultural resistance against traditional norms.

After discovering a documentary about Myanmar's punk scene at a small film festival in Hamburg during my early 20s, I had a deep desire to someday travel to Myanmar to meet the punks. Years later, when the opportunity arose, I became friends with Kyaw Kyaw, the frontman of a Burmese punk band. In 2018, Kyaw Kyaw welcomed me to photograph a self-organized gig at Pirate Bar in Yangon, where I had the chance to document the raw, unfiltered rage against oppression in the form of a punk concert featuring local bands.