Fireworks light up Myanmar's Wa state ceasefire anniversary Fireworks light up the skies of Panghsang, capital of the Wa State on Myanmar's border with China, as the self-proclaimed state marks the 30th anniversary of its ceasefire with the Myanmar military. With an estimated population of some 600,000 people, Wa State enjoys an unusual degree of autonomy within Myanmar and boasts the country's largest non-state army of around 30,000 soldiers. This year in a rare move, the Wa State has opened its doors to outsiders - including foreigners - for three days. IMAGES AND VOXPOPS