Skateboarding in Yangon

Myanmar: The Golden Skate Odyssey S1E1

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English skater Ali Drummond looks back on Myanmar’s cultural history and its skateboarding origins. Then the crew takes to the streets of Yangon, looking for the best skate spots the city has to offer.

Myanmar The Golden Skate Odyssey

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Skateboarding in Yangon

Skateboarding in Yangon

Myanmar: The Golden Skate Odyssey S1E1
English skater Ali Drummond looks back on Myanmar’s cultural history and its skateboarding origins.
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