I still remind people that I chose life when I decided to fight for democracy, Aung San Suu Kyi told NRK in an interview Saturday. Today, 10,000 people celebrated the Nobel Peace Price Winner in the town hall square.
"Norway lit a light for us and has been our friend through the darkest years. We have received so much practical help, and several of our countrymen have been given a safe residence in Norway. You are so safe here, but you understand what being unsafe means," Aung San told the audience.
Aung San was awarded the Nobel Peace Price in 1991. At the time, the Burmese democracy activist was in and out of house arrest, and wasn't released until 2010. Yesterday, she arrived in Norway to say 'thank you.'
Aung San arrived to the town hall square together with Torbjørn Jagland, Head of the Nobel Committee, and Head of the Nobel Peace Price Cente, Bente Erichsen. Crown Prince Haakon was there to represent the Norwegian Royal Family. Earlier in the day there was an official ceremony at City Hall, where Aung San held her acceptance speech - almost 21 years overdue.
"To me personally, receiving the Nobel Peace Prize means that my fight for democracy and human rights is expanding, and reach way beyond national borders." She told the audience that the Nobel Peace Prize had opened a door in her heart, and that she would thank Norway by nurturing a good relationship between the two nations.
"And you are always welcome to Burma," she added, accompanied by loud cheers from the audience.
(Aftenposten)
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