Mandalay City Maha Thingyan : MDY Region CM opened the pavilion by cutting ribon

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  • Mandalay City Maha Thingyan : MDY Region CM opened the pavilion by cutting ribon
  • Mandalay City Maha Thingyan : MDY Region CM opened the pavilion by cutting ribon
  • Mandalay City Maha Thingyan : MDY Region CM opened the pavilion by cutting ribon
  • Mandalay City Maha Thingyan : MDY Region CM opened the pavilion by cutting ribon

The opening ceremonies for the Mandalay City Maha Thingyan Pavilion and the Central Command's "Nan Myo Thu" Maha Thingyan Pavilion were held grandly and vibrantly in the evening on April 13th to celebrate the Mandalay Myanmar Traditional Maha Thingyan Festival.

At the ceremony, Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung and Region Government Minister for Development Affairs and Mayor U Khin Maung Aye delivered greeting speeches to officially open the festival.

Following this, the Region Chief Minister and officials opened the Mandalay City Maha Thingyan Pavilion by cutting a ribbon.

They then enjoyed and encouraged a diverse array of entertainment, which included a total of 900 members of Yein (traditional dance) troupes comprising female students from various basic education schools, the Central Command, the National University of Arts and Culture (Mandalay), and the Mandalay City Development Committee performed the opening Thingyan song and traditional dances.

They were accompanied by the Mingalar Sidaw (royal drum) and traditional orchestra of Hsaing Waing from the Department of Fine Arts, Mandalay Branch, a demonstration by the traditional royal procession troupe, a respectful display by young women representing six different periods of Myanmar history (Pyu, Bagan, Inwa, Konbaung, Yadanabon, and Contemporary) riding on beautifully decorated bull-carts, a pass-in-review performance by 8 distinct dance troupes, each consisting of 50 members, a respectful drive-by performance by the iconic Myoma Silver Swan decorated float in front of the City Pavilion, accompanied by young female students who circled the float and danced in return and various Yein dance performances and singing presentations by the famous artists.

Similarly, the opening ceremony of the Central Command's "Nan Myo Thu" Maha Thingyan Pavilion was successfully held according to its agenda. The Commander of the Central Command delivered an opening address. The Region Chief Minister, the Commander, and relevant officials then cut a ribbon to officially open the pavilion, after which they watched the performances by Yein troupes and famous singers.

Likewise, the surrounding areas were bustling with Walking Thingyan pavilions organized by government departments and private entrepreneurs, alongside Satuditha (free charity food) pavilions and market stalls. It is reported that the local residents of Mandalay, along with visitors from across the country, peacefully and joyfully celebrated the Myanmar Traditional Cultural Maha Thingyan Festival, fully immersing themselves in the vibrant atmosphere of Myanmar's cultural heritage.

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