Laughter marks Myanmar MPs' departure as country awaits Suu Kyi's new government

Myanmar democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi (centre), Khin Aung Myint (4th from right) speaker of Amyotha Hluttaw (upper house parliament), Thura Shwe Mann (3rd from right) parliament speaker, Sai Mauk Kham (2nd from right) Myanmar vice president, pose for the photo with Myanmar culture entertainment group on the last day of parliament session in Naypyitaw, Myanmar 29 January 2016. - EPA

With jokes and hugs, karaoke and congratulations across Myanmar's often bitter divides, lawmakers yesterday marked the last day of Parliament, as the country eagerly awaits a new Parliament led by the National League for Democracy (NLD).