"The Mon Culture and Literature Survival Project (MCL) is a group of people both Mon and foreigners who are concerned with the preservation of the cultural identity of the Mon people. The MCL is a non-denominational and non-political organization with the sole interest of preserving Mon culture. The MCL currently consists of 12 members of different nationalities (Mon, Thai, Swiss, and American) and is currently being registered as a non-profit organization in Switzerland with the official registration number due in March-May 2001. MCL's Southeast Asian hub is in the town of Sangkhlaburi, Thailand. The MCL works closely with other organizations and people who are involved in the study, promotion, and preservation of Mon culture. The MCL supports the Mon people, situated in Burma and Thailand, in their endeavors to preserve, promote, and pass on their cultural identity in all its aspects to future generations. The principal activities of the MCL include the education of children and adults, the preparation of necessary teaching materials, as well as the support of their daily cultural practices. Currently the Mon population is under 2 million people." Monland: Who Are The Mon People; Latest News. Language: Mon Phonetic Code; Mon Bilingualism. Literature: Proverbs of the Mon; Legends of the Mon; Daily Life and Traditions: A Monk's Funeral; Mon Food; Mon Medicine; Mon Holidays and Calendar; Mon Faces; Traditional Dress. Music: The Crocodile Harp. History: National Symbols and Anthem: The MCL: History and Achievements; Goals; Statutes of the MCL. Help the MCL. Activities of the MCL: MCL School; MCL Christmas; Youth International.