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[myanmar_information] The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 24 September, 2002)



The New Light of Myanmar (Tuesday, 24 September, 2002)
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1. - Minister receives Ambassador 
   - Labour Minister receives Ambassadors
   - Education Minister receives diplomats 
   - Health Deputy Minister receives Japanese 
     delegation 
2. - Coop Minister inspects cooperatives in Yangon 
     South District
   - Ministry of Construction holds second 
     four-monthly work coordination meeting 
3. - A&I Minister inspects agriculture, construction 
     of dams
   - Minister for Health inspects buildings of medical

     science learning centre
   - Basic Banking Service Course concludes 
4. - Cash donated to Myanmar disabled sports team 
   - Minister inspects livestock breeding farms 
5. - Rules for 58th Armed Forces Day Poetry 
     competition announced 
   - Rules of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day 
     painting, sculpture competitions announced
   - Entries invited to Armed Forces Day 
     Commemorative Photo Competition
   - Military and marching song competitions to 
     commemorate 58th Anniversary Armed Forces 
     Day to be held 
6. - Cash and kind donated to Khayan Home 
     for the Aged 
7. - Shan State Myanma Traditional Cultural 
     Performing Arts Competitions open
   - Development work inspected in Eastern 
     Shan State 
   - Commander inspects development tasks 
     in Myeik, Taninthayi 
   - Boxing Championship held  
8. - Commander attends coord meeting on 
     all-round renovation of Lawkananda Pagoda 
   - Prizes presented to winners in Performing 
     Arts Competitions of Mon State
   - Training courses opened in Bago Division 
9. - Paungde Scared Tooth Relic festival concluded 

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( 1 ) Minister receives Ambassador 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe received Ambassador of Japan Mr Yuji Miyamoto at
his office this morning. 

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Labour Minister receives Ambassadors

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Labour U Tin Winn
received Ambassador of Japan Mr Yuji Miyamoto at his
office at 2 pm today. The minister also received
Ambassador of the Russian Federation Mr Oleg V
Ka-banov at his office at 4 pm today.

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Education Minister receives diplomats 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Education U Than Aung
received Charge d' Affaires ai of the Embassy of the
United States of America to the Union of Myanmar Ms
Carmen M Martinez at 2 pm and Ambassador of Germany to
the Union of Myanmar Dr Klaus Peter Wild at 3 pm at
the Diamond Jubilee Hall today. 

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Health Deputy Minister receives Japanese delegation

Yangon, 23 Sept - Deputy Minister for Health Prof Dr
Mya Oo received resident representatives of JICA Mr
Toshimichi Aoki and Mr Takahiro Sasaki at his office
on Pyihtaungsu Yeiktha Street at 10 am today. 

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( 2 ) Coop Minister inspects cooperatives in Yangon
South District

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin
Ngwe, arrived at the paddy fields of Khaing Malar
Cooperative Society Ltd in Thanlyin Township, Yangon
South District, yesterday. 

The minister inspected the cultivation of paddy on 137
acres of land owned by Khaing Malar Cooperative
Society Ltd and heard reports on agricultural
matters.After hearing the reports, the minister gave
instructions. Then, the minister and party went to
Kayinseik model village in Thanlyin Township, where he
inspected the grocery of the agricultural and general
economic cooperative society of the village and gave
instructions. 

Next, the minister attended a coordination meeting on
cooperative development at the meeting hall of
Shwekayan General Cooperative Society in Kayan
Township and spoke on the occasion. Officials reported
to the minister on tasks being done by their
respective societies. The meeting came to an end with
concluding remarks by the minister. 

Later, the minister and party inspected the fingerling
hatching farms of Shwe-ngagyin Agriculture and
Livestock Breeding Cooperative Society and gave
instructions. Shwengagyin Cooprerative Society is
successfully undertaking the hatching of Labeo rohita
(Nga-myit-chin) and Silo-nnia childreni (Nga-don) in
24 hours.

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Ministry of Construction holds second four-monthly
work coordination meeting

Yangon, 23 Sept - The Ministry of Construction held
the second four-monthly coordination meeting at the
head office of the Public Works on Shwedagon Pagoda
Road this morning. 

Superintending Engineers, deputy superintending
engineers and senior engineers of road, bridge,
building and airport construction projects reported on
project works, allotment of funds, use of heavy
machinery and construction materials. Then, Minister
for Construction Maj-Gen Saw Tun, together with the
deputy ministers and departmental heads, inspected the
computer unit of the head office of the Public Works. 

They inspected facts and data of the construction
projects being stored in the computers. 

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( 3 ) A&I Minister inspects agriculture, construction
of dams

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Agriculture and
Irrigation Maj-Gen Nyunt Tin accompanied by
departmental officials arrived at the Central
Agriculture Farm in Mahlaing Township, Mandalay
Division, on 21 September and inspected the mixed
cropping of sesamum and petisein at a pigeon pea
plantation. General Manager of the Myanma Agriculture
Ser-viceU Pyay Nyein conducted the minister round the
plantation. 

The minister gave instructions on extensive
cultivation of mixed crops to the officials. Then, the
minister and party proceeded to No 1 Kyauktaga Dam
Project near Kyauktaga Village, Natmauk Township. The
minister heard reports on the design of Kyauktaga
Supporting Dam and work procedures by Director-General
of Irrigation Department U Kyaw San Win and directors.
The minister gave instructions on timely completion of
the project. He also stressed the need to start
construction of the embankment. The minister cordially
met with peasants and elaborated on benefits of the
irrigation facilities. The minister inspected progress
of digging the canal of No 2 Taungyechaung Dam and
land preparations. 

Next, the director-general reported on arrangements
for water supply from Kyauktaga Dam to Taung-yechaung
Dam through the canal and another water supply system
from Taungyechaung Dam to Kyaukpon Creek through the
canal. In the evening, the minister inspected water
supply of Kyetmauktaung Dam in Kyaukpadaung Township. 

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Minister for Health inspects buildings of medical
science learning centre

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket
Sein, inspected the buildings of constant learning
centre for medical science in Tamway Township this
afternoon. 

First, the minister inspected the main building, other
buildings and staff quarters. Director-General Prof Dr
Maung Maung Wint of the Medical Science Department
conducted the minister round the centre. The minister
gave necessary instructions. Then, the minister and
party proceeded to Kanthaya Hospital, where Deputy
Director-General of the Health Department Dr Hla Pe
and Medical Superintendent Dr Than Win reported to the
minister on health care services. 

The minister and Deputy Minister Prof Dr Mya Oo gave
instructions on measures to be implemented for
providing advanced treatment to patients. The minister
and party inspected the laboratory, X-ray room,
Ultra-sound room and operation theatre at the hospital
and attended to the needs. 

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Basic Banking Service Course concludes

Yangon, 23 Sept - The concluding ceremony of the Basic
Banking Service Course of Myanmar Banks Association
was held at the meeting hall of Central Bank of
Myanmar at 8 am today, with an address by Minister for
Finance and Revenue U Khin Maung Thein.  

At the ceremony, Chairman of Myanmar Banks Association
and Governor of Central Bank of Myanmar U Kyaw Kyaw
Maung made a concluding speech. Then, the minister
presented prizes to the first prize winner, the second
and the third. Next, the chairman presented completion
certificates to the trainees and Vice-Chairman U Than
Lwin, certificates of honour to the course
instructors. Then, a trainee spoke words of thanks and
the ceremony came to a close. 

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( 4 ) Cash donated to Myanmar disabled sports team 

Yangon, 23 Sept - A ceremony to donate cash to Myanmar
disabled sports team, which will participate in the
8th FESPIC Games, was held at Padamya Hall of the
National Stadium-1 (Thuwunna) this afternoon. 

First, Minister Brig-Gen Thura Aye Myint made a
speech. Next, MDSF President Brig-Gen Aung Thein
accepted US $ 9,990 donated by the MOC and presented
the certificate of honour. Then, the minister, the
vice-adjutant general and officials accepted a total
of K 4,312,000 donated by 21 wellwishers including K 2
million by Ayarmyay Co Ltd; K 600,000 by U Sein Oo
(Taiyi slippers factory); K 500,000 by U Khin Soe
(Anawahlwan Fisheries); K 338,000 by U Zu Zun Zar (Zu
Zun Zar Co Ltd); K 300,000 by Lin Zar Ni Co; and
others. 

Afterwards, the MDSF president spoke words of thanks
and the ceremony ended. Later, the minister and party
watched the volleyball match between the Myanmar
disabled volleyball team and the sports and physical
education youth volleyball team. 

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Minister inspects livestock breeding farms

Yangon, 23 Sept - Minister for Livestock and Fisheries
Brig-Gen Maung Maung Thein, inspected the central
incubator, which produce 10,000 layers and 9,000
broilers per week, in Pyinmabin, Mingaladon Township
this morning and gave instructions on upgrading of the
incubator up to the international standard and
distribution of chickens and ducks to the breeders.
Then, the minister inspected breeding pigs in air
conditioned styles of the pedigree pig breeding farm
in Pyinmabin. The minister also inspected trial
poultry farming in Pyinmabin. Officials of the farms
reported on work done. The minister then gave
necessary instructions.

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( 5 ) Rules for 58th Armed Forces Day Poetry
competition announced 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Honouring of the 58th Anniversary
Armed Forces Day, which falls on March 27, 2003, a
poetry competition to be held by the Observance
Committee for Poems and Arts Competitions chaired by
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt (Htilar
Sitthu) was anounced today. 

Rules are as follows: Competitors are to reflect the
objectives of the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day
and fine traditions of the Tatmadaw historical events
that featured national characteristics of the Konbaung
Era (AD 1824), the Independence Era (from 1948 to
1988) and the State Peace and Development Council Era,
religious undertakings, nation-building endeavours,
efforts to ensure peace and the drug elimination
activities of the State Peace and Development Council.
The poem contest is divided into two categories
professional one and novice one. Prize-winners of the
Armed Forces Commemorative Day Poem Competitions and
the National Motto and Poem Competitions, the Sarpay
Beikman Manuscript Award winners and the prize-winners
(poem) of Pakokku U Ohn Pe Literary Award and the
National Literary Award winners are to take part in
the professional level competitions and those who have
never won these prizes and awards are to participate
in the novice one. 

But those who have ever won these prizes and awards,
on their own accord, may take part in the professional
level. It is needed to send the entry, systematically
composed and clearly written on one side of the page
and two copies also needed to be sent. The entry must
be own creation of the contestants. Name, pen name,
parents' names, educational qualifications, occupation
and address are to be sent together with two
postcard-size colour photos to Lt-Col Ohn Maung (Retd)
(Myinmu Maung Naing Moe), Chief Editor of Naing-Ngan
Gonyi Publishing House, No 529/531, Merchant Road,
Sarpay Beikman Building, Yangon, not later than 31
January 2003.
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Rules of 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day painting,
sculpture competitions announced

Yangon, 23 Sept - As a gesture of hailing the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March
2003, the subcommittee for the holding of painting and
sculpture competition and exhibition of the work
committee for the organizing of poem and arts
competition led by Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe
Nyunt (Htila Sitthu) as chairman announced that the
painting and sculpture competition will be held with
the following rules. 

The painting competition will be divided into six
categories the first for pre-primary school level, the
second for junior primary school level (kindergarten
to second grade), the third for senior primary school
level (third grade and fourth grade), the fourth for
middle school level (fifth grade to eighth grade), the
fifth for high school level (ninth grade to
technological and agricultural high schools) and the
sixth for professional level. There will be only one
category in the sculpture competition, the wood
sculpture and the plaster sculpture at professional
level. Anyone may take part in both. 

In the painting competition from kindergarten to high
school levels, the size of the entry must be 15" x
20", and 20" x 30" for professional level. Name, NRC
No, class, school, township, date of birth, father's
name, address must be expressed on the back of the
painting, with three 1.5" x 2"-size photos attached.
For students, the endorsement of the school head is
needed. For the sculpture competition, the height of
the entry must not be over 36" and its circumference
not longer than 24". At the foot of the sculpture,
name, NRC No, date of birth, father's name, address
must be shown, with three 1.5" x 2"-size photos
attached and send the entry right to Tatmadaw
Convention Centre, U Wisaya Road, between 1 and 3
March 2003. 

All the entries, painting or sculpture, must reflect
the twelve objectives of the State, the objectives of
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the twelve fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw. Entries of both
professional levels should be sent to Secretary,
Myanmar Traditional Artists and Artisans Asiayon
(Central), Pabedan Township, Yangon, not later than 1
March 2003 or to Secretary, Subcommittee for the
Holding of Painting and Sculpture Competition and
Exhibition, U Wisaya Road, Tatmadaw Convention Centre,
Yangon, between 1 and 3 March 2003. Entries of
students all over Myanmar should be sent to
Development Division, Education Planning and Training
Department, Natmauk Street, Bahan Township, Yangon,
not later than 15th February 2003. 

Apart from the entries for both competition, other
paintings and sculptures may be sent to be displayed
at the exhibition to be opened in honour of the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day. Those paintings and
sculptures must also featured the twelve objectives of
the State, the objectives of 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day and the twelve fine traditions of the
Tatmadaw and should be sent directly to Tatmadaw
Convention Centre, U Wisaya Road, between 1 and 5
March 2003. 

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Entries invited to Armed Forces Day Commemorative
Photo Competition

Yangon, 23 Sept - The 58th Anniversary Armed Forces
Day Commemorative Literary and Photo Competition
Organizing Work Committee has already announced that
it will hold photo competitions. 

The titles of colour photo competitions are
"Developing Myanmar" and "Preserving Cultural
Heritage" and four entries can be presented for each
title. Entries must be print photos by the size of at
least 10x12 inches. Those who won first, second and
third prizes in the previous years will be categorized
into a separate group and there will be a great chance
for new competitors. Data and captions are to be
described in a separate sheet of paper and to be
attached to the entries. Entries must be own creation
and must not be prize-winning works in any other
competitions. Handsome prizes will be presented to
first, second and third prize-winners as well as
consolation prize-winners of each competition. 

The first, second and third prizes will be presented
at the ceremony to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed
Forces Day to be held in Yangon on 27 March while the
consolation prizes will be presented at the ceremony
to mark the 58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be
held at the respective commands. Entries are to be
sent to Director U Tun Min (Information/Public
Relations) of Information and Public Relations
Department, No 22/24, Pansodan Street, Yangon, not
later than 14 February 2003. 

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Military and marching song competitions to commemorate
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day to be held

Yangon, 23 Sept - As a gesture of hailing the 58th
Anniversary Armed Forces Day, which falls on 27 March
2003, the subcommittee for holding of the military and
marching song competition of the work committee for
the organizing of poem and arts competition led by
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt (Htila Sitthu)
as chairman announced that military and marching song
competitions for the armed forces day will be held. 

There will be only one category, professional level,
for the military marching song competition, while the
military song competition is grouped into two
categories, level 1 and level 2. First, second and
third prizes as well as consolation prizes will be
awarded. Rules of the competitions are as follows: In
military marching song competition, any one will be
allowed to take part in it as the professional level.
In military song competition, there will be two levels
level 1 and level 2. For the military marching song
competition, songs composed must be based on the
twelve objectives of the State, the objectives of the
58th Anniversary Armed Forces Day and the twelve fine
traditions of the Tatmadaw. 

Composers and vocalists are not entitled to compete in
level 2 of the military song competition nor those who
stood first, second or third in level 2 of last year's
military song competition. They are to enter to level
1. Only a song is allowed for individuals or groups.
Entry songs must be in accord with military song
composing techniques. Military song must be in Myanmar
melody and mode as well as in own tune. The time of
the song must be from 4 to 6 minutes. There will be a
preliminary contest for entry songs with strong vocals
and suitable music. Only a song must be recorded on
and entry cassette or a reel. A suitable title may be
given. Words of the entry song with its ten typed
copies and an origin of its music notes must be
attached to the cassette or reel. 

The brief autobiography of the entrant and the singer
together with three passport size colour photos must
be sent. Those tentatively selected will be informed.
The tentatively selected songs must be re-recorded and
are to compete for final. Entry songs should be sent
to U Ko Ko Htwe, Secretary, Subcommittee for the
Holding of Military and Marching Song Competitions,
Myanma Radio and Television, Pyay Road, Yangon, not
later than 31 December 2002. 

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( 6 ) Cash and kind donated to Khayan Home for the
Aged

Yangon, 23 Sept - A ceremony to donate cash,
requisites and medicines to Khayan Home for the Aged
as a mark of respect for the International Day for
Older Persons, took place yesterday at Khayan Home for
the Aged on Maha Bandoola Road, Khayan Township,
Yangon Division. 

The Deputy Minister for Progress of Border Areas and
National Races and Development Affairs U Hlaing Win
explained the purpose of donations made to Khayan Home
for the Aged to usher the International Day for Older
Persons, which falls on 1 October. 

The deputy minister, on behalf of the committee for
observance of International Day for Older Persons,
presented K 100,000 to Patron of the supervisory
committee for Khayan Home for the Aged Lt-Col Kyaw Swe
Win (Rtd), and medicines, clothes and other requisites
to Chairman U Kyaw Than. Then, Daw San San, wife of
the deputy minister, presented K 10,000 to
Vice-Chairman of the committee U Myo Nyunt. 

Donations later made were K 20,000 by Chairman of
Khayan Township Peace and Development Council U Maung
Maung Soe and family; K 10,000 each by Lt-Col Kyaw Swe
Win (Rtd) and family, U Kyaw Khin and family, U Myint
Ohn and family, Daw Tin Ngwe and family, U Cho and
family and U Than Win and family; a 14" TV set by U
Khaing Myint and family; K 20,000, K 1,500 for each of
20 older persons and other requisites by Kaung Myat Co
of Yangon; and K 10,000 by the War Veterans
Organization of Khayan Township. 

After U Kyaw Than spoke words of thanks, the ceremony
came to an end. The committee also donated cash and
kind to Aphwa Thukha Geha on 14 September, Shwe Than
Lwin Home for the Aged on 15 September, Muslim Home
for the Aged on 17 September, Little Sisters Home for
the Aged on 19 September, and Hninzigon Home for the
Aged on 21 September. 

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( 7 ) Shan State Myanma Traditional Cultural
Performing Arts Competitions open

Yangon, 23 Sept - The opening ceremony of Tenth Myanma
Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions of
Shan State (South) was held at the city hall in
Taunggyi on 17 September. Chairman of Shan State Peace
and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command
Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint  made a speech on the
occasion. After the opening ceremony, the commander
and those present watched the competitions of the
contestants. 

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Development work inspected in Eastern Shan State 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Chairman of Shan State (East) Peace
and Development Council Commander of Triangle Region
Command Brig-Gen Khin Zaw, met with departmental
officials and members of social organizations at
Pungpahkyem Township Damayon and discussed matters
pertaining to regional development on 16 September
morning. 

After hearing reports on the township development
tasks, the commander gave necessary instructions to
the officials. On 17 September morning, the commander
also met with departmental officials, members of USDA
and social organizations and townselders at Mongton
Township Peace and Development Council office and
fulfilled the requirements. Then, the commander
inspected Mongton Township Basic Education High
School, model paddy fields cultivated with the use of
three kinds of natural fertilizer (EM Super Bokashi)
and People's Hospital. Later, the commander discussed
matters on regional development with departmental
officials, members of USDA and social organizations
and towns elders at Thiri Yadana hall of Monghsat. He
then attended to the needs after hearing reports by
officials.

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Commander inspects development tasks in Myeik,
Taninthayi 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Chairman of Thaninthayi Division
Peace and Development Council Commander of Coastal
Region Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye attended the donation
ceremony of cement bags for construction of
Mazawbyingyi Village Affiliated Basic Education Middle
School in Pathaung Village-tract, Myeik Township, on
19 September. 

The commander presented 50 bags of cement to the
school. Then, the commander and officials viewed
spraying of fertilizers into monsoon paddy fields in
Mazawbyingyi Village. Next, the commander proceeded to
Banlamut Village in Taninthayi Township and attended
the oil palm planting ceremony. Afterwards, the
commander inspected progress of Myan Naing Myint Oil
Palm Farm and gave instructions on growing of multiple
cropping among the oil palms. At Asia World Oil Palm
Farm in Khonmaw Village, Myeik Township, the commander
saw over the nursery of oil palm saplings and multiple
cropping among them. 

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Boxing Championship held 

Yangon, 23 Sept - A ceremony to open the Seventh
Coastal Region Command Commander's Shield Boxing
Championship for 2002 was held at Myoma Gymnasium in
Myeik on 16 September evening. On 19 September
evening, Chairman of Taninthayi Division Peace and
Development Council Commander of Coastal Region
Command Brig-Gen Tha Aye  attended prize presentation
ceremony for the Commander's Shield Boxing
Championship held at the gymnasium. The commander
presented the shield to the team that emerged
champions in the competition.

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( 8 ) Commander attends coord meeting on all-round
renovation of Lawkananda Pagoda 

Yangon, 23 Sept - Chairman of Rakhine State Peace and
Development Council Commander of Western Command
Brig-Gen Maung Oo, attended the work coordiantion
meeting on all-round renovation of Lawkananda pagoda
in Sittway held at Mahawayan Sasanabeikmandaw of the
pagoda 20 September. 

The commander made a speech calling for the
participation of technicians, departmental personnel
and local people in the renovation tasks. After
hearing the reports presented by officials, the
commander fulfilled the requirements. Then, the
commander inspected the preparatory work of the
renovation tasks. At 9.30 am, the commander attended
the opening of the new version library science course
held at No 4 Basic Education High School in Sittway
and made a speech. 

Officials explained matters related to opening of the
course. Altogether 81 teachers from Sittway and
Maungtaw Districts are attending the three-day course.


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Prizes presented to winners in Performing Arts
Competitions of Mon State

Yangon, 23 Sept - A ceremony to present prizes to
winners in 10th Myanma Traditional Cultural Performing
Arts Competition of Mon State was held at the Mon
State Hall in Mawlamyine on 12 September morning. 

 First, Chairman of the leading committee for holding
the competitions Lt-Col Aung Maw Maw announced the
list of winners in the competitions and Chairman of
Mon State Peace and Development Council Commander of
South-East Command Brig-Gen Thura Myint Aung and wife
Daw Than Than Nwe, the deputy commander and officials
presented prizes to the winners. Next, the
championship shield and prizes were presented to
Mawlamyine Township team and members of the panel of
judges by Lt-Col Aung Maw Maw. Afterwards, the prize
winners gave performances to the audience and the
ceremony came to an end.

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Training courses opened in Bago Division

Yangon, 23 Sept - A ceremony to open the bag-making
course, co-organized by Kyauktaga Township Maternal
and Child Welfare Association and Myanmar Phan Tee
Shin Co Ltd, was held at Kyauktaga Township
Development Affairs Hall on 20 September. 

Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development
Council Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Aung
Min  gave a speech on the occasion. After the
ceremony, the commander and officials viewed training
and sample bags. A total of 30 trainee girls are
attending the course. In the afternoon, the commander
attended opening of First Aid in Community
(Instructor) Course, jointly sponsored by MRCS and
International Federation of Red Cross and Red
Crescents Associations. President of MRCS Dr Kyaw Win
gave a speech and 35 trainees are attending the
course.
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( 9 )  Paungde Scared Tooth Relic festival concluded

Yangon, 23 Sept - The concluding of the 102nd Paungde
Scared Tooth Relic festival in Paungde, Pyay District,
Bago Division (West) was held at the prayer hall of
the tooth relic on 21 September night. First, members
of religious organizations, officials concerned,
pilgrims recited Namo Tassa three times to open the
ceremony and take the Five Precepts. 

Then, religious verses written by Presiding Sayadaw
Maha Ghandavacaka of Pariyatti Sarthintaik, Saddhamma
Jotikayon Kyaung, Paungde Shwe Kyaunggyitaik, was
recited. Afterwards, the scared tooth relic was
replaced into its casket by Chairman U Nyein of the
committee for holding the ceremony. Then, the casket
was relayed to Ghandakutitaik by Chairman Lt-Col Khin
Win of Pyay District Peace and Development Council and
officials. Then, the Ghandakutitaik was closed. 

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