[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday, May 18, 2003)

Subject: [myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday, May 18, 2003)
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THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Sunday, May 18, 2003)
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1.  Secretary-1 urges literati to produce good 
    literature in the interests of the country and the

    people Ceremony to honour laurate literati held
2.  Secretary-1 addresses coord meeting on upgrading 
    of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoo in Yangon 
3.  Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying ceremony of

    Kyauktan Township Association Dhammayon 
4.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets departmental officials in 
    Mandalay 
5.  Certificates presented to trainees of computer 
    technology courses
6.  Seminar on National Education Promotion concludes
7.  SARS surveillance tasks carried out at Yangon Port

8.  Efforts to be made for export of Myanmar movies 
    Minister for Information meets film artistes and 
    technicians
9.  Urn of Vice-Chairman Masoeyein Sayadaw set adrift 
    into Ayeyawady River
10. 10th Archdiocesan Youth Day observed
11. Selected youth teams play 2-2 draw

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1.  Secretary-1 urges literati to produce good 
    literature in the interests of the country and the

    people Ceremony to honour laurate literati held
 

YANGON, 17 May - A ceremony to honour those who won
Life-long National Literary Award, Excellent
Performance in Arts Field Award (First-Class), Pakokku
U Ohn Pe Life-long Literary Award and international
literary awards, organized by Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association, was held at Karaweik Palace
at Kandawgyi Lake at 6 pm today, with an address by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt.

First, Chairman of MWJA U Hla Myaing (Ko Hsaung)
extended greetings. He said Myanmar Writers and
Journalists Association has been holding the ceremony
to pay respects to 80 years of age and above doyen
literati roundabout 1st Waxing of Nadaw every year for
17 times.

The MWJA also held a ceremony to honour the Great Poet
Laureate award winner U Soe Nyunt (Htila Sitthu) at
Studio-A of Myanma Radio and Television in 1997. Next,
similar ceremonies to honour ASEAN Write Award winners
U Kyi Aye (Saya Hsinbyukyun Aung Thein), U Kyaw Aung
(Saya Kyaw Aung), Daw Yin Yin (Sayamagyi Saw Mon Nyin)
and U Htin Gyi (Saya Tekkatho Htin Gyi), Fukuoka Asian
Culture Award winner Sayagyi Dr Than Tun and Saya U
Thaw Kaung who was awarded the honorary D Litt degree
by West Sydney University were held at Karaweik
Palace.

Then, the government presented two significant
literary awards to the literati. The first one is the
Excellent Performance in Art Field (First Class)
presented to the winners beginning 2002 and the next
one is the Life-Long National Literary Award for 2001
presented to the winner beginning 2002. However,
Pakokku U Ohn Pe Life-long Literary Award has been
presented to the winners since 1993.

The Life-Long National Literary Award, the Excellent
Performance in Art Field (First Class) and the Pakokku
U Ohn Pe Life-long Literary Award are the highest
prizes in the Myanmar literary field. Therefore, MWJA
CEC decided to hold the ceremony to honour the
literary award winners.

A total of 13 literary award winners plus 21st century
award for literature winners U Soe Nyunt (Htila
Sitthu) and Dr Tin Tun Oo will be honoured at the
ceremony. Of them, Saya U Hla Kyaing (Paragu) has won
Pakokku U Ohn Pe Life-long Literary Award, Life-Long
National Literary Award and Excellent Performance in
Art Field (First Class). In addition, Pakokku U Ohn Pe
Life-long Literary Award and Excellent Performance in
Art Field (First Class) winners are Saya U Htin Fatt
(Maung Htin), Saya U Thein Maung (Thu Kha), Saya U Ko
Lay (Zayya Maung), Saya U Htin Gyi (Tekkatho Htin
Gyi), Saya U Ohn Pe (Tet Toe) and Saya U Than Htut
(Taik Soe). Saya U Htay Myaing (Dagon Tar Yar) and
Saya U Myo Thant (Maung Hsu Shin) won Pakokku U Ohn Pe
Life-long Literary Awards for 2000 and 2002
respectively. Likewise, Sayamagyi Daw Yin Yin (Saw Min
Nyin), Sayagyi U Khin Ohn (Thutethi Yamanya Ko Ko
Naing), Sayagyi U Kyi Aye (Hsinbyukyun Aung Thein) and
Sayamagyi Dr Ma Tin Win (Institute of Education) were
presented Excellent Performance in Art Field (First
Class) awards for 2002 and 2003 respectively.

Later, the MWJA Chairman thanked the Secretary-1 for
his attendance to the ceremony and Minister for
Information Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan and wellwisher U Khin
Shwe of Zay Gabar Co and others for their
contributions towards holding of the ceremony.

The Secretary-1 delivered an address. He said it is
Myanma tradition to honour those worthy of honour and
praise those who are praiseworthy. It is also a noble
effort for those in social field including literary
world that should be made.

He said the ceremony to honour literati by Myanmar
Writers and journalists Association enhances
development of Myanmar literature and help support new
literati and literary enthusiasts for their being
worthy of emulation.

Existence of own national literature full of national
characteristics for the nation and its people is a
national prestige. Flourishing of such national
literature reflects development of the nation and its
people and preservation of high culture and national
value and dignity, he said.

He said genuine national literature equip the people
with spiritual strengths such as literary knowledge,
high level of wisdom, clear national and international
outlooks and high reasoning power.

Myanmar people love and cherish literature and they
are familiar with it in successive eras. In national
movements literature served the interest of the
people. Such evidences and events had been documented
in Myanmar history, he said.

He said Myanmar literature flourished in successive
periods and it enhanced wisdom and morale of Myanmar
people. Gratitude owed to great literati will be
remembered forever. Therefore, the government and the
people designated Sarsodaw Day, a significant day, in
honour of literati including monks. It is a
significant custom to honour Sarsodaws on that day, he
added.

He said the government is laying emphasis on
development of Myanmar literature for increasing the
number of new literati, emergence of fine literature
in the Union and for the entire people to enjoy
benefits of the literature.

Continuing, he said, the government holds manuscript
and other literary contests yearly and presents
national literary award to winners. Publication of
books, magazines and journals is permitted and
libraries and reading rooms have been opened in
villages, townships, districts, states and divisions,
he said. Arrangements are being made for the people to
gain knowledge.

At a time when information and communication systems
are developing leaps and bounds, it is important not
only to produce good literature which contributes
towards the interests of the country and the people
but also to bring out literary scholars who would
create fine literary works.

Honouring those literati worthy of honour by the State
as well as by the organization concerned will help
nurture famous literati from the good soil of
developing Myanmar literary world. In fact, honouring
those worthy of honour is a good tradition of Myanmar
people. 

At a time when development of information and
communication technology is contributing to the
globalization in process, it is necessary to establish
the firm foundations of national culture including
literature.

At a time when the State, in the interest of the
nation and the people, is striving to keep pace with
modern technologies, national strength such as
national solidarity spirit, Union Spirit and
patriotism play a vital role in safeguarding the
interests of the nation and the people.

He urged the literati, writers and literary
enthusiasts to emulate the fine traditions of Myanmar
doyen literati who had discharged literary duties by
organizing the people for the emergence of firm
foundations of national culture and the strengthening
and flourishing of nationalistic spirit in the
successive eras in the history of Myanmar literature.

The literati honoured today deservedly won the
literary awards as they have been carrying out
literary duties and intensively writing books which
contribute much towards the people in their life.

The Secretary-1 wished the literati to become ones who
can win more and more awards by writing books that
contribute much towards the nation and the people, who
can dutifully carry out national duties and who can
safeguard and uplift national interests with the might
of literature, and who can serve the interests of the
people, religion and the Sasana.

In conclusion, the Secretary-1 called on all the
literati and writers including the laureate literati: 

- to strive through the might of literature for
further flourishing good traditions and heritage of
Myanmar literature which has conveyed through
successive eras the national characteristics, high
level of cultural heritage of Myanmar people; and 

- to continue to exert efforts through the might of
the literature for ensuring impact of nationalist
spirit and national strength with a view to enhancing
the spiritual and moral developments of the people in
accordance with the good traditions of Myanmar
literature. 

Then, the Secretary-1 presented the certificates of
honour to award winner literati - U Htin Fatt (Maung
Htin), U Thein Maung (Thu Kha), U Ko Lay (Zayya
Maung), U Hla Kyaing (Paragu), U Khin Ohn (Thutethi
Yamanya Ko Ko Naing), U Kyi Aye (Hsinbyukyun Aung
Thein), U Soe Nyunt (Htila Sitthu), U Myo Thant (Maung
Hsu Shin), Daw Yin Yin (Saw Mon Nyin), Dr Ma Tin Win
(Institute of Education) and Dr Tin Tun Oo.

On behalf of the literati, U Htin Fatt (Maung Htin)
spoke words of thanks.

After the ceremony, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt,
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein and party posed for
documentary photos with the literati.

Later, MWJA hosted a dinner to the Secretary-1 and
party, the award winner literati and guests. 
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2.  Secretary-1 addresses coord meeting on upgrading 
    of Kandawgyi Garden and Zoo in Yangon 

YANGON, 17 May - The coordination meeting on Yangon
City Kandawgyi Garden and Zoo Upgrading Project took
place at the briefing hall of Yangon Zoo this
afternoon, with an address by Secretary-1 of the State
Peace and Development Council General Khin Nyunt.

Also present on the occasion were Chairman of Yangon
Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, the ministers, the
mayor of Yangon, the deputy ministers, officials of
the State Peace and Development Council Office,
departmental heads, officials and guests.

Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone reported on
formation of the supervisory committee for all-round
development of surrounding areas of Kandawgyi Garden
and Yangon Zoo and the supervisory committee for
all-round development of Yangon Zoo, drawing of
conceptual design based on condition of surrounding
areas of Kandawgyi Garden, sorts of trees on the
garden and location of the Shwedagon Pagoda, measures
to be taken after dividing the surrounding areas of
Kandawgyi Garden into four zones - education zone,
central symbol zone, recreation zone and relaxation
zone, tasks for upgrading of the four zones including
upgrading of agricultural museum, construction of
modern swimming pool, construction of related small
bridges and retaining walls, upgrading of landscape,
extended growing of crops and flowering plants,
construction of aquarium, construction of rock garden,
six water fountains and water plaza, growing of plants
blooming all year round and the orchid garden, and
construction of cable car station, viewing deck,
railroad for amusement trains, ticket-booth and car
park. 

Then, Minister for Agriculture & Irrigation Maj-Gen
Nyunt Tin reported matters relating to the project and
arrangements for construction of agricultural museum
and extended growing of crops and flowering plants.

Head of Parks and Sports Grounds Department of the
Yangon City Development Committee U Nyunt Pe reported
matters on conditions of Myepadetha Park situated near
the garden.

Afterwards, Minister for Forestry U Aung Phone
reported on history and areas of the zoo, buildings,
roads, lakes, kinds of animals and trees, strength of
the staff, annual number of visitors and income, and
tasks for upgrading of the zoo with the use of charts.

Concerning the reports, the Secretary-1 said that
tasks are to be undertaken after forming a working
committee comprising Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe as
patron and officials of related ministries as members.


After drawing a master plan based on conceptual plan,
projects must be systematically implemented zone-wise,
he added. 

Tasks on measuring areas of land and water surface are
to be carried out simultaneously, he said.

After the meeting, the Secretary-1 and party inspected
arrangements for upgrading of the zoo and condition of
the present zoo, and viewed rabbit deer and red panda.
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3.  Secretary-1 attends cornerstone laying ceremony of

    Kyauktan Township Association Dhammayon 
 

YANGON, 17 May - The cornerstone laying ceremony of
the Dhammayon of Kyauktan Township Association that
will be constructed on Letwe Mindin Street,
Myinttanyunt Ward, Tamway Township, was held at the
construction site at 9 am today, attended by
Secretary-1 of the State Peace and Development Council
General Khin Nyunt. 

First, the ceremony was opened with the three-time
recitation of Namo Tassa, and adviser to the State
Calendar Committee Sayagyi U Kyaw read out the stone
plaque of the Dhammayon.

Next, Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt put a casket in
the centre of the cornerstone. Then, at the auspicious
time, the Secretary-1, the commander, the ministers,
the deputy minister for Religious Affairs and a patron
of Kyauktan Township Association put nine ceremonial
bricks at the designated places.

The Secretary-1 then placed the stone plaque in the
cornerstone, and sprinkled scented water on it. The
Secretary-1 performed rituals of gold and silver
shower to complete the successful ceremony.

Afterwards, the cash donation ceremony for the
construction of the Dhammayon building followed.
Managing Director U Tin Hsan of ACE Construction
reported on tasks to be carried out for the
construction of the Dhammayon with Myanma artistic
works, and other buildings. The Secretary-1 then gave
necessary instructions. Honorary Patron of Kyauktan
Township Association Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt
and wife Dr Daw Khin Win Shwe and family donated K 1
million for the construction of the Dhammayon to
Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe, who then presented a
certificate of honour to the wellwishers.

Other donations amounted to K 50,508,000 by 130
wellwishers. They included K 1.5 million by Kyauktan
Township Honorary Patron Police Colonel U Sein Tun
Aung (Retd) and wife Daw Htwe Nyunt; K 10 million by
ACE Construction Managing Director U Tin Hsan and wife
Dr Daw Htay Htay Nyein; K 10 million by U Kyaw Win of
Shwe Thanlwin Construction; K 8 million by U Chaung
and wife Daw Shwe Zin of Gold Uni Jewellery Co; K 2.7
million by U Maung Maung of Asia Express; K 2.007
million by U Win Myint and members of the Central
Development; K 1.5 million by U Shein Win of Tatlan
Construction; K 1 million each by Chairman of National
Holdings Ltd U Khin Shwe, U Kyaw Nyunt of Shwe Kyabyan
Construction, Dr Zaw Tun, U Ko Ko Htwe of Tawwin
Family, U Win Thein of Phwint Phyo Aung Construction
and U Hla Myint-Daw Nyunt Nyunt Yi of Chin Phone
Garment Factory; K 600,000 each by U Thein Han of
Tokyo Pipe and U Kyaw Aung of Binha Co; K 501,000 by U
Tin Maung-Daw Tin Tin Shwe; and K 500,000 each by U
Maung Maung of Shwekaba Construction and U Maung Maung
Gyi of FMI Construction.  

Secretary-1 General Khin Nyunt, Commander Maj-Gen
Myint Swe and Yangon Mayor U Ko Lay accepted the
donations and presented certificates of honour to the
wellwishers. Then, the Secretary-1 spoke words of
thanks.

After the ceremony, the Secretary-1 and party
inspected the Myittanyunt (Awaiya) Housing project
being undertaken by the National Holdings Ltd under
the directive of the City Housing Project Supervisory
Committee on Dagon Lwin Street in Myittanyunt Ward,
Tamway Township, and scale models of apartments and
shops at the sales centre. Then, the Secretary-1 gave
instructions to officials on making efforts for
enabling the citizens to possess their own houses, and
left there.
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4.  Lt-Gen Ye Myint meets departmental officials in 
    Mandalay 

YANGON, 17 May - Member of the State Peace and
Development Council Lt-Gen Ye Myint met with
division-level departmental officials at the meeting
hall of Central Command on 16 May morning and
discussed development tasks of the State. 

First, Commander Maj-Gen Ye Myint explained facts
about the division, cultivation of monsoon and summer
paddy, cotton, sugarcane, beans and pulses and edible
oil crops, sufficiency of rice in the region,
extension of paddy sown acreage, implementation of
work plans and targets, GDP of the division and
implementation of work under the guidance of the Head
of State. 

Officials of Myanma Agriculture Service, Myanma Cotton
and Sericulture Enterprise, Myanma Sugarcane
Enterprise, the Water Resources Utilization
Department, SARS Prevention and Control Subcommittee
(Upper Myanmar), the Planning Department and the
Livestock Breeding and Veterinary Department reported
to Lt-Gen Ye Myint on work being carried out and
future tasks. 

Afterwards, Lt-Gen Ye Myint made a speech. 

In his speech he said as Mandalay is the second
capital of Myanmar, sanitation and beautifying tasks
were required to be carried out effectively. Special
emphasis should be put on sanitation and beautifying
the touristy places in the division such as Kandawgyi
and Taung-thaman Lake and its surrounding areas. In
accord with the guidance of the Head of State, the
government was striving to increase the contribution
of industrial sector to the production sector of the
State. Industrial zones have been set up and
industrial exhibitions and auto shows were held with
the aim of developing the industrial sector. Measures
for industrial development and local food sufficiency
must be taken energetically, he said. In the current
international situation, some great powers, practicing
hegemony, are interfering in the affairs of the small
nations and bullying them. Small nations are to try to
defend themselves. In so doing, economic strength and
solidarity play a vital role in defending a nation.
Strength of the nation lies within, he continued.

The government is striving to achieve the harmonious
development all over the country. For the development
of border areas, the Ministry for Progress of Border
Areas and National Races and Development Affairs has
been set up and development projects are being carried
out there. In addition to 14 states and divisions, the
government, designating the important and strategic
regions as 24 development zones, has been carrying out
regional development tasks. The government is also
implementing the five rural development tasks for the
improvement of rural regions.

Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint urged those present to earnestly
participate in national and regional development tasks
based on the inborn patriotism and love for the Union.
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5.  Certificates presented to trainees of computer 
    technology courses

YANGON, 17 May - The certificate awarding ceremony of
Myanmar-Japan Cross Certification Examination, CICC
On-site Training (Networking), the 6th Fundamental
Examination Software Development Examination and the
Networking Examination was held in conjunction with
the opening ceremony of CICC On-site Training (Basic
Multimedia System Development) Course at MICT Park in
Hline Township here this morning.

Present on the occasion were Chairman of e-National
Task Force Minister for Communications, Posts and
Telegraphs Brig-Gen Thein Zaw, Vice-Chairmen Deputy
Minister for Social Welfare, Relief and Resettlement U
Hlaing Win and U Aung Myint, President of Myanmar
Computer Federation U Thein Oo, Chairman of Myanmar
Computer Scientists Association U Thaung Tin, Chairman
of Myanmar Computer Industry Association U Aung Zaw
Myint, officials, guests and trainees.

The minister, the deputy minister and officials
presented certificates to the trainees. 
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6.  Seminar on National Education Promotion concludes
 

YANGON, 17 May - The Seminar on National Education
Promotion (Higher Education Sector) 2003 was held at
Diamond Jubilee Hall on Pyay Road here from 13 to 16
May. Minister for Education U Than Aung made an
address at the opening ceremony of the seminar on 13
May morning.

The first-day session of the seminar was held and
papers were read by Deputy Minister U Myo Nyunt,
Directors-General of Higher Education Departments and
Rectors of Universities.

The second-day session of the seminar continued at the
same venue on 14 May and rectors of universities and
colleges, pro-rectors, professors, associate
professors, heads of departments and registrars made
discussions. Minister U Than Aung took part in the
discussions.

The third-day session continued on 16 May morning and
the seminar approved the draft report for sector-wise
accomplishment of second year of the 30-year long-term
plan, tasks to be carried out in the third year of the
plan and the draft minutes. At the concluding ceremony
Minister for Education U Than Aung thanked the
resource persons and scholars for their contributions
to the seminar. 
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7.  SARS surveillance tasks carried out at Yangon Port
 
YANGON, 17 May - Member of the Leading Committee for
Prevention and Control of SARS Dr Maung Maung Oo of
the Health Department and officials carried out SARS
surveillance tasks aboard Tanker MV Bangpakew of
Thailand and MV Pathein and MV Magway of Myanma Five
Star Line at Yangon Port this morning.

They took the temperature of all the sailors and then
kept the ones with high temperature under thorough
surveillance on SARS.

>From 11 April to 16 May 2003, sailors of 46 foreign
ships - 1,189 from Singapore, 63 from China and 1,087
from different nations - were under surveillance. And
the Health Care Camp also conducted SARS surveillance
on 3,453 employees of 98 trawlers at Thanlyin Glass
Factory Jetty. So far, there has been no suspects
found during SARS surveillance operation carried out
at the ports in Yangon.
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8.  Efforts to be made for export of Myanmar movies 
    Minister for Information meets film artistes and 
    technicians
 

YANGON, 17 May- Minister for Information Brig-Gen Kyaw
Hsan met members of Myanmar Motion Pictures Asiayon at
the Asiayon Office on Wingaba Road in Bahan Township
this morning.

In meeting with artistes, Minister Brig-Gen Kyaw Hsan
said the government is making efforts to enable the
Union of Myanmar to keep abreast of the nations of the
world and to become a peaceful, modern developed
nation after laying down Our Three Main National
Causes and Twelve Objectives. 

He said the government is also building economic
structures and carrying out eradication of narcotic
drugs. In arts and cultural sector, the government
holds performing arts competitions for preservation of
Myanma cultural heritage and presents Myanma Motion
Pictures outstanding awards annually, he said. He
spoke of the need for the artistes with fine
historical traditions to participate in implementation
of the objectives of the State. The film industry
exported Myanmar movies in those days but it is now
unable to do so. 

The minister said the artistes should try to produce
films of international standard. He emphasized that
efforts have to be made for development of Myanmar
movie and video and for export. Seeking ways and means
for export of Myanmar films, difficulties are to be
overcome through collective efforts.

The quality of Myanmar artistes and technicians is not
lower than that of artistes from abroad, he said. For
export and promotion of the standard of Myanmar motion
pictures the plots that are different from common
films of romance with no special quality must be
created, he pointed out. He spoke of the need for film
directors, performers and technicians to make efforts
for promotion of their standard. 

He also urged to lease modern equipment from abroad,
shoot joint venture films and conduct courses and
seminars on promotion of Myanmar movie. The Ministry
of Information will provide necessary assistance to
them.

He said the trainees of the acting course should
emulate outstanding artistes. Artistes and technicians
should gain experience on shooting joint venture films
by inviting film directors from abroad.

Myanma traditional culture and customs should be
preserved through the acting and mode of dress of the
artistes which influence youths of today, he said.

The minister said artistes are to promote the art or
technique of film in the interest of the State and the
people and film industry in efforts to build a
peaceful, modern developed nation in all sectors; to
act in accord with Myanma traditional culture; to
create films of high standard for export and to
cooperate among them.

Chairman of MMPA U Sein Tin spoke on the occasion. 

Then, the minister and party cordially greeted
artistes, technicians and trainees of the acting
course.

The minister and party visited the history of film
museum.

Present on the occasion were Deputy Minister for
Information U Thein Sein, directors-general and
managing directors of departments and enterprises,
head of department of the Office of Chief of Military
Intelligence Brig-Gen Than Tun, heads of departments,
members of Motion Pictures and Video Censor Board,
Motion Pictures Promotion Board and Video Scrutiny and
Supervisory Committee (Central), Chairman of MMPA and
members, film and video artistes and technicians,
producers, trainees of acting course 1/2003 and
guests.
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9.  Urn of Vice-Chairman Masoeyein Sayadaw set adrift 
    into Ayeyawady River

YANGON, 17 May - The ceremony to set adrift the ash
obtained from the cremation of the remains of
Vice-Chairman of State Sangha Maha Nayaka Committee
Chief Presiding Nayaka of two Masoeyein Monasteries
Agga Maha Pandita Abhidhaja Maha Rattha Guru Bhaddanta
Sirindabhivamsa, aged 80, Vasa 60, was held in the
middle of Ayeyawady River at Chaw Jetty near Yan Myo
Lon Pagoda in Mandalay on 16 May morning. 

Member of the State Peace and Development Council
Lt-Gen Ye Myint set adrift the urn into the river.

Also present were Maha Nayaka of Mandalay Masoeyein
Monastery Agga Maha Pandita Bhaddanta
Rajadhammabhivamsa and members of the Sangha, Chairman
of Mandalay Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Mandalay Division Maj-Gen Ye Myint,
Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs Brig-Gen Thura
Aung Ko, Mandalay City Mayor Brig-Gen Yan Thein,
officials, wut associations and disciples.

First, the urn was conveyed from the pyre in
Shangalekyun, Amarapura Township to Chaw Jetty near
Yan Myo Lon Pagoda in Mandalay by the decorated float.

Then, Lt-Gen Ye Myint and the commander carried golden
and silvery urns onto Karaweik boat. Next, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint transferred the ash from the silvery urn into
the golden one. The Sayadaws and disciples conveyed
the urns to middle of the river. 

In the middle of the river, while members of the
Sangha were reciting religious Gathas, Lt-Gen Ye
Myint, the commander and party set the urns adrift
into the river and the ceremony came to an end. 
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10. 10th Archdiocesan Youth Day observed

YANGON, 17 May - Tenth Archdiocesan Youth Day
organized by University Catholic Students' Apostolate
(Yangon) and Archdiocesan Youth Apostolate (Yangon)
was held at the Traders' Hotel this evening. 

First, Catholic students, singing a song for tenth
Archdiocesan Youth Day, opened the ceremony.

Seraldine William Chair-person of Archdiocesan Youth
Apostolate (Yangon), read out the message on Tenth
Archdiocesan Youth Day. Deputy Minister for Religious
Affairs Brig-Gen Thura Aung Ko also delivered a
speech. The entertainment programmes such as singing
and dancing were also provided at the ceremony.
Archbishop Edwin David then spoke words of thanks and
blessed the congregetion. 
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11. Selected youth teams play 2-2 draw

Yangon, 17 May - Warm-up soccer match of Selected
Myanmar Youth teams took place at Aung San Stadium
this evening. 

Among the spectators were Chairman of Myanmar Olympic
Committee Minister for Sports Brig-Gen Thura Aye
Myint, officials and guests.

Selected Myanmar Youth Team-A (U-18) and Selected
Myanmar Youth Team-B (U-16) played 2-2 draw in the
match.

Sagaing Division team will play against Yangon
Division team at final match of the sixth
Inter-State/Division men's soccer tournament (U-13) at
Aung San Stadium at 4 pm tomorrow. 

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