Woman’s workout video goes viral as she unknowingly captures Myanmar coup

Team Udayavani, Feb 2, 2021, 11:18 AM IST

A physical education teacher unknowingly captured the first moments of the Myanmar coup in the background of her video while she was live-streaming her class on Facebook.

In the video that went viral, the woman continues her workout, while a convoy of military vehicles approaching the parliament complex in capital Naypyidaw can be seen in the background.

The woman, named Khing Hnin Wai, dances for three minutes, seemingly oblivious to what is unfolding behind her. According to her Facebook profile, she is a physical education teacher employed by the country’s Ministry of Education.

The video has been shared by many eminent personalities on social media

A woman did her regular aerobics class out in open without realizing that a coup was taking place in #Myanmar. A Military convoy reaching the parliament can be seen behind the woman as she performs aerobics. Incredible! pic.twitter.com/gRnQkMshDe

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) February 1, 2021