Nuns at Shwe Dagon Pagoda in Yangon, which is believed to be the oldest Pagoda in the world. The Pagoda is said to be built by two Burmese merchants who met with Gautam Buddha 2,500 years ago. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
Tourists throng to Aung San Suu Kyi's home at Yangon's University Road. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
The campaign office of National League for Democracy (NLD) party at Seikyi Khanaungto, South Dagon district. Only the photos of Aung San Suu Kyi and her father General Aung San are seen on NLD posters. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
Posters of Aung San Suu Kyi being sold at a pavement shop. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
Monks at Shwe Dagon. Although monks cannot vote or stand for elections, they represent one of the most powerful influences on Myanmar politics. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
San Dar Min, an NLD candidate with her campaign volunteers. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
Many of downtown Yangon buildings still date to the British Empire, but technology, TV and internet in Myanmar is fast catching up with the world. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
NLD supporters campaigning at Rural Yangon. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
The famous Bogyoke Market in Yangon named after the founder of Burma and Suu Kyi's father, General Aung San. Photo: Suhasini Haidar
An NLD supporter educates voters about voting and campaigns for his party candidate Seikyi Khanaungto in South Dagon district. Photo: Suhasini Haidar