Protesters Wear Traditional Clothes and Character Costumes to Yangon Demonstrations

Protests across Myanmar entered their sixth day on February 11 as demonstrators in Yangon marched against the military takeover of the country.

The anti-military protesters defied a ban on gatherings of more than five people issued by the government on February 9.

This footage shows protesters in traditional clothes and a variety of costumes, including Spider-Man and Maleficent. Credit: Yamin Thiri Aung via Storyful

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