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Muslims in Buddhist-majority Myanmar usually keep a low profile for fear of intimidation, but Wie Lee Phyu Sin, one of the community's rare bloggers on beauty care, has gone the other way.
The 19-year-old was the center of attraction at a recent launch of beauty products in Yangon, her striking multi-colored make-up offset by a long-sleeved green-and-white gown and matching hijab, a headscarf worn by some Muslim women.
''I don't regret my decision to wear the hijab,'' the blogger said. ''Our God opens many ways for me. Hijab is like a key for me. I can use it to go where I want to go, and do what I want.''
Muslims, who make up about 5% of the of the nation of around 50 million, say they have not been able to open new mosques in decades and struggle to rent apartments from Buddhist landlords.
Systematic persecution of Muslims is growing in Myanmar, rights groups say, though world attention has focused on its stateless Rohngya Muslims, with the United Nations and aid groups saying more than 700,000 were driven into neighbouring Bangladesh after an army crackdown last year.
For some of Win Lee Phyu Sin's students, her tutorials are not merely about applying eyeshadow and highlighter, but also about building confidence and pride in an identity constantly questioned by Buddhist fellow citizens.
''I saw her applying make-up while wearing the hijab and it's amazingly beautiful,'' said Hay Mann Aung, 20.
''I wanted to be as beautiful as her...........''
Win Lae Phyu Sin's efforts to impart a cool, chic vibe in the image of Myanmar Muslims, deploying stylish clothes that match her hijabs, elaborate mascara and eyeshadow layered in bold colors, has drawn admirers.
She has 6,000 followers on social media site Facebook and 600 students have attended more than 150 classes on the use of cosmetics run in a makeshift studio.
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