Myanmar holds First International Leg Crossing Contest

The Myanmar Synchronized Leg Crossing Team during a practice session held at the Pagoda of Flying Chimps

In an attempt to rehabilitate its image, Senior General Than Shwe, Head of Myanmar's State Peace and Development Council, announced that his country would host the world's first synchronized leg crossing competition in Yangon this coming summer. Sanctioned by Guinness Records, the event is intended to showcase the precision and splendor of this little known, and even more poorly regarded, sport.