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[myanmar_information] THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday November 5, 2002)
THE NEW LIGHT OF MYANMAR (Tuesday November 5, 2002)
1. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Thabet Bridge,
regional development tasks in Kayah, Shan States
2. MWVO COC Chairman inspects Thazin Yekyaw
Fish Breeding Farm in Nyaungdon
3. UN Poster Day Exhibition continues
4. Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein accredited to Austria
5. Financial management course opened
6. Chief Justice leaves for LPDR
7. Myanmar, Asean, Japan National Seminar on Industrial Relations begins
8. Industry-1 Minister inspects factory projects in Mandalay, Bago
9. Health Minister inspects construction of hospitals in Kyaukse, Meiktila
10. Minister inspects University of Culture
11. Minister inspects development tasks in Kayin State, Bago Division
12. Livestock breeding farm inspected in Mingaladon Township
13. Commander inspects Wataya wood-based
industrial zone in Shwepyitha Township
14. Shwekyin Hydel Power Plant Project, Sittoung Bridge inspected
15. Commander inspects sanitation work activities in Pathein
16. Contestants to performing arts competitions tour Yangon
17. Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions
successfully concluded
18. All Myanmar Tamil Hindu Foundation holds Dipavali festival
19. Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) soccer tournament continues
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1. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe inspects Thabet Bridge,
regional development tasks in Kayah, Shan States
Yangon, 4 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe of the Ministry of Defence, inspected work being carried out for
cleaning and beautifying of Loikaw, the capital of Kayah State, on 2 November
morning.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected road sections along
Loikaw-Hsihseng-Hopong Road and thriving paddy and niger fields on both sides
of the road. Next, they proceeded to Htisakha Bridge linking Kayah State and
Shan State at the mile posts 147/2 near Loilinlay Village. Superintending
Engineer U Zaw Win of the Special Bridge Construction Group-9 of Kayah State
Public Works reported on arrangements for renovation of the bridge. Then,
Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint gave a supplementary report. Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe spoke of the need for officials to complete the renovation of the bridge
as soon as possible and to maintain it for durability since the bridge is
important for transport between the two states.
Afterwards Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected the road sections along the
road. Then, they arrived at the regional battalion in Pinlaung where they met
with departmental officials. Lt-Gen Aung Htwe gave instructions on
cooperation in implementation of the five rural development tasks. They then
left the regional battalion and arrived at Panglong Yeiktha in Taunggyi in
the evening. Member of the State Peace and Development Council Lt-Gen Aung
Htwe of the Ministry of Defence, accompanied by Chairman of Shan State Peace
and Development Council Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin Maung
Myint, arrived at Kwanpon Village, Shwenyaung Village-tract, in Taunggyi
Township, on 3 November morning. Then, they attended the paddy harvesting
ceremony held at Shwenyaung Village-tract, Taunggyi.
Chairman of Taunggyi Township Peace and Development Council U Hla Nay
reported on cultivation of monsoon paddy in Taunggyi Township and cultivation
of Hsinshwewa and Manaw-thukha paddy strains and Shan State Manager of Myanma
Agriculture Service U Saw Jackson on the cost for boosting the par acre
yield. Then, Commander Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint made a speech. He said that
the paddy harvesting ceremonies were held in 21 townships, Shan State. By
doing so, tasks for regional development are to be implemented in the
townships. Efforts are being exerted in Shan State to engage in monsoon
paddy, summer paddy and hill-side paddy cultivation, he said and urged
officials and farmers to make earnest efforts for achieving rice sufficiency
in the region.
Then, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung made a speech, saying the
high-yield monsoon and summer paddy was cultivated on 0.43 million acres of
farmland in Shan State (South). In the past, paddy harvesting ceremonies were
held in a few townships and now they can be held in all townships in Shan
State and it will contribute to ensuring rice sufficiency in the region. To
ensure rice sufficiency in the region, the Ministry of Agriculture and
Irrigation will provide technological assistance and quality strains to
farmers, he noted. Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe spoke. He said that the main task
to be carried out is to ensure rice sufficiency in Shan State, adding that
efforts are being made in Shan State (North) for rice sufficiency in the
region. Rice sufficiency reached 89 per cent in Shan State (North) and 87 per
cent in Shan State (South).
Head of State Senior General Than Shwe has given guidance on priority to
regional rice sufficiency, and the 24 development zones were designated for
regional and national development. Pinlong region in Shan State (South) was
designated as a development zone and the state-to-state roads are being built
with the labour of Tatmadawmen in Shan State with a view to enhancing the
living standard of local people. The national brethren also are strive
together with the Government for regional development. The Government has
been making efforts for equitable development in all parts of the nation and
the local authorities are to exert sustained efforts to ensure regional
development. The local people are to strive for rice sufficiency in the
region in reciprocation of the goodwill of the Head of State, he said and
called on farmers to make efforts to exceed the target of paddy production.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, the commander and the deputy ministers inspected
paddy threshing with the use of the threshers produced by Agricultural
Mechanization Department. Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party attended the paddy
harvesting ceremony being held at Tilaw Sakhangyi Village in Nyaungshwe
Township. Chairman of Nyaungshwe Township Peace and Development Council U
Maung Soe reported on matters related to the agriculture and Shan State
Manager of MGS U Saw Jet Hsin on cultivation of Hsinayekari paddy and its
yield. Then, Commander of Eastern Command Brig-Gen Khin Maung Myint made a
speech. Next, Deputy Minister Brig-Gen Khin Maung spoke. He said that
priority is being given to modern paddy cultivation in Shan State and land
reclamation was conducted in Nyaungshwe Township, and the par acre yield will
increase if fertilizer and advanced paddy cultivation techniques are apply.
Emphasis is being placed on cultivation of Hsinshwewa, Manawthukha, Hsin-3
and Shwewatun paddy strains in Shan State (South) and rice sufficiency in the
region will meet with success soon.
Next, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe made a speech. He said that the Head of State has
given guidance on regional rice sufficiency and only when there is rice
sufficiency in the region will the regional development tasks be carried out.
He called on local authorities to supervise the tasks being carried out for
regional development and local rice sufficiency. He also urged the local
farmers to make relentless efforts for rice sufficiency in the region as the
Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation has been providing technological
assistance. Afterwards, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe, the commander, the deputy ministers
and departmental officials, viewed harvesting of model paddy field with the
use of threshers.
Then, Lt-Gen Aung Htwe and party inspected booths on agriculture and
Agricultural Mechanization Department displayed at the harvesting ceremony.
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2. MWVO COC Chairman inspects Thazin Yekyaw
Fish Breeding Farm in Nyaungdon
Yangon, 4 Nov - Member of the State Peace and Development Council Chairman of
the Myanmar War Veterans Organization Central Organizing Committee
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein, left Yangon by car this morning and
arrived at Thazin Yekyaw Fish Breeding Farm of MWVOH in Nyaungdon Township,
Ayeyawady Division, at 7.30 am.
Adjutant-General Lt-Gen Thein Sein inspected breeding of fish at the ponds
and feeding tasks and gave instructions on efforts to be made to feed the
fish for better growth rate and minimizing loss and wastage. At the briefing
hall, farm in-charge Maj Lyan Khan Ciin reported on tasks of the farm, fish
breeding to be extended in the open season and organizational set up of the
farm. Member of the MWVO COC Cmdr Tun Aung Myint (Retd) reported on
preparation for growth of fish and for minimizing loss and wastage,
availability of feedstuff and maintenance of the fish ponds and Head of MWVO
COC Headquarters Lt-Col Win Maung (Retd) on financial matter of the farm.
After hearing reports, Lt-Gen Thein Sein gave necessary instructions. He said
that fish breeding farms were established with a view to gaining good
benefits for the State, the respective regions and the War Veterans
Organization; fish and prawn are being bred on the wetland in Nyaungdon
Township so as to fulfill requirement in consumption of meat and fish of the
people; efforts are to be made for not only cultivation of chili and maize
but also breeding of fish and prawn in vacant and virgin lands for welfare of
the consumers; and in so doing, it is necessary to undertake in manufacturing
a lot of products with the small amount of expenditure with the efficient use
of money.
He explained agriculture and livestock breeding tasks of the Headquarters and
efforts being made for welfare of the MWVO members. They left the farm and
arrived back in Yangon in the afternoon.
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3. UN Poster Day Exhibition continues
Yangon, 4 Nov - Packed with visitors, the UN Poster Day Exhibition continued
for the fourth day today at the Tatmadaw Convention Hall on U Wisara Road.
Chairman of the work committee for holding of the UN Poster Day exhibition
Deputy Minister for Culture U Soe Nyunt visited the exhibition and gave
instructions to officials. The portraits of the seven UN Secretaries-General
- the portrait of Secretary-General Mr Kofi A Annan by Artist U Lun Kywe, the
portrait of Secretary-General Mr Javier Perez de Cuellar by Artist U Min
Naing, the portrait of Secretary-General Mr Trygve Lie by Artist U San Toe,
the portrait of Secretary-General Mr Boutros Boutros Ghali by Artist U Kyaw
Ohn, the portrait of Secretary-General Mr Dag Hammarskjold by Artist U Aung
Thin Yi, the portrait of Secretary-General Mr Kurt Waldheim painted by
painter U Than Oo (Monthet), and the portrait of Secretary-General U Thant
painted by painter Sanda Win Tun - and the flags of 191 UN member nations are
on display at the exhibition, which are unique in Myanmar and portrait
paintings and flags have never been displayed in other countries.
Therefore, a wide range of knowledge can be gained in a short time at the
exhibition. The exhibition was crowded with students, teachers, the people
from various townships and foreigners, and it will continue till 8 November
daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Admission is free.
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4. Ambassador U Nyunt Maung Shein accredited to Austria
Yangon, 5 Nov - The Chairman of the State Peace and Development Council of
the Union of Myanmar has appointed U Nyunt Maung Shein, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Federal
Republic of Germany, concurrently as Ambassador Extraordinary and
Plenipotentiary of the Union of Myanmar to the Republic of Austria.
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5. Financial management course opened
Yangon, 4 Nov - A ceremony to open a financial management course, jointly
conducted by Yangon Cooperative Degree College of the Ministry of
Cooperatives and the Overseas Technology Assistance Committee, took place at
the cooperative trade centre in Bahan Township this morning.
Minister for Cooperatives Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe delivered an address on the
occasion. In his speech, Lt-Gen Tin Ngwe said the purpose of the course is to
promote the financial management skill, to understand the international
accounting systems, and to gain experience in financial management.
Arrangements have been made to open such courses in other states and
divisions, he said.
Then, Mr Shinji Hirai, Deputy Director of the Ministry of Economy, Trade and
Industry of Japan, spoke on the occasion. A total of 50 trainees are
attending the course, which will last ten days.
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6. Chief Justice leaves for LPDR
Yangon, 4 Nov - A Myanmar delegation led by Chief Justice U Aung Toe this
morning left by air for Lao People's Democratic Republic to pay a goodwill
visit at the invitation of the Chairman of People's Supreme Court of LPDR.
The delegation comprises Supreme Court Justice U San Tint Yi, Divisional
Additional Judge U Tin Win and Deputy Director U Myint Thein.
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7. Myanmar, Asean, Japan National Seminar on Industrial Relations begins
Yangon, 4 Nov - The opening ceremony of Myanmar, Asean, Japan National
Seminar on Industrial Relations, jointly organized by the Labour Department
of the Ministry of Labour and Asean/Japan, was held at the International
Business Centre on Pyay Road this morning.
The deputy minister made an opening speech and Director-General of the Labour
Department U Soe Nyunt delivered an address. Next, Adviser of Labour
Department U Kyaw Win submitted a paper on implementation of Myanmar
industrial relations project. At the seminar, Assistant Director Daw Than
Than Lwin of Directorate of Myanma Industrial Planning under Ministry of
Industry-2, UMFCCI Vice-President U Htein Win, Prof Daw Yi Yi Myint (Retd) of
the Institute of Economics and Mr Jadasjhi Nakamura from Japan submitted
papers on industrial relations.
Those present also took part in the discussions. Then, the first day session
of seminar ended. The seminar will continue tomorrow.
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8. Industry-1 Minister inspects factory projects in Mandalay, Bago
Yangon, 4 Nov - Minister for Industry-1 U Aung Thaung, on 2 November evening
inspected the main building of the printing and dyeing factory in Yamethin in
Mandalay Division and urged the officials to make efforts for the completion
of the building in accord with the set standard.
Then, the minister went to the construction site of soap factory of the
Myanma Pharmaceutical Industries and saw over the progress of work of the
main building there. He also inspected the machines installed by Seinban
Industrial Cooperative, Society production of Shwewa and Carbolic soap,
installation of machines and the boiler, and the generator and gave
instructions. Next, the minister met with officials and gave instructions on
preparations for the opening of the factories, power supply and appointment
and training of staff.
Then, Central Executive Committee Member of the Union Solidarity and
Development Association U Aung Thaung also met the secretaries and executives
of Yamethin District, Pyawbwe Township and Tatkon Township USDAs and attended
to the needs concerning the reports presented by the executives and urged
them to undertake the five rural development tasks in cooperation with the
people, and to try to become skilful organizers. Thence, the minister saw
over the sale of Industry-1's products at Winthuzar shop in Pyinmana.
Yesterday the minister and officials inspected construction of 50-ton pulp
factory in the compound of Yeni No 2 Paper Factory in Bago Division. The
minister proceeded to the construction site of 50-ton pulp factory, and
80-ton paper factory for cement bags where General Manager of Myanma Paper
and Chemical Industries U Thein Soe reported on construction work of new
factories.
The minister then gave necessary instructions on minimizing loss and wastage
and arrangements for durability of the factories. After inspecting storage of
bamboo for the pulp factory and the site chosen for making water ponds, the
minister gave necessary instructions to officials. Then, the minister met
with officials at the Township Hall of Daik-U and heard reports by Factory
Manager Capt Sein Lwin on production and distribution of glucose, cultivation
of tapioca, frugal use of electricity and fuel.The minister inspected digging
of tapiocas and gave instructions to officials on extended cultivation of
tapioca plantations and production of glucose, efficient use of electricity
and fuel and utilization of the natural light. Afterwards, the minister
proceeded to the glue powder factory and inspected the production process and
left instructions on maintenance of the machines to the officials there.
Later, the minister also inspected Winthuza Shop and the new office building
of Regional Industrial Coordination and Inspection Department in Bago.
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9. Health Minister inspects construction of hospitals in Kyaukse, Meiktila
Yangon, 4 Nov -Minister for Health Maj-Gen Ket Sein, inspected extension of
Kyaukse District Hospital into the 200-bed hospital on 3 November.
At the hospital, officials reported on treatments and health care service
given to patients at the hospital and Managing Director U Aung Than of
Olympic Co on progress in building the hospital. The minister and party
proceeded to Meiktila General Hospital. Medical Superintendent Dr Ba Shwe and
Chairman of Meiktila District Peace and Development Council Lt-Col Myo Myint
reported on sites chosen for construction of the 200-bed hospital and the
nurses training school.
Then, the minister inspected the wards and the intensive care unit and gave
necessary instructions.
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10. Minister inspects University of Culture
Yangon, 4 Nov - Minister for Culture Maj-Gen Kyi Aung arrived at the
University of Culture (Yangon) in Dagon Myothit (South) Township, this
morning.
The minister inspected the archway of the university, the plot chosen for
canteen in the university, supply of water, the plot for the museum and the
construction of school building and roads, and gave instructions. At the
meeting hall, officials reported on tasks being carried out and future tasks.
Later, the minister attended to the requirements and gave instructions on
systematic use of electricity.
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11. Minister inspects development tasks in Kayin State, Bago Division
Yangon, 4 Nov - Minister for Progress of Border Areas and National Races and
Development Affairs Col Thein Nyunt, arrived in Thantaunggyi, Kayin State, on
3 November afternoon and inspected construction tasks in Thantaung Hill
Station.
First, the minister and party inspected Stone Park being built by Thantaung
Township Development Committee in Thantaung Hill Station. At the briefing
hall, the minister and party heard reports on progress of the township and
tasks being carried out by Township Executive Officer U Win Shwe. The
minister fulfilled the requirements. Director U Soe Tint of Development
Affairs Department also reported on construction of urban roads in Thantaung
Hill Station, water and power supply, construction of inns and lodging houses
with the use of charts.
The minister gave instructions on repair of the roads and supply of power and
water. Then, the minister and party inspected inns and lodging houses of Shwe
Thanlwin Co, Asia World Co and Four Star Company, water-tanks and
installation of 315-kva transformer at No 2 Hotel Zone and construction
tasks, urban roads and the ring road at the zone-1 and gave necessary
instructions. At the briefing hall, the minister met with hoteliers and
townselders and fulfilled the requirements of departments concerned and local
people. Next, the minister and party saw over the 16-bed Station Hospital,
the Development Affairs Committee Office, the nursery park and construction
of self-reliant building at Basic Education High School No 1 and attended to
their needs. On 4 November, they arrived at Toungoo Township Development
Affairs Committee Office.
At the meeting hall, Executive Officer U Myint Zaw reported on plans to build
rural roads and bridges with the use of allotted expenditure in 2002-2003
fiscal year, completion of water supply work and tasks to be done, keeping of
the town pleasant, beautifying and greening it. The minister gave
instructions on efficient use of electricity and fuel. Afterwards, they
proceeded to Ottwin Township Development Affairs Committee Office and
inspected the office and its environs. At Pyu Township DACO, the minister
heard reports on development tasks by officials. He inspected saplings at the
nursery. Then, the minister and party heard report on development tasks being
carried out in Kyaukdaga Township and conditions of vehicles and machinery by
Executive Officer U Phyu Nyunt at Kyaukdaga Township Development Affairs
Committee Office.
The minister inspected the office and the nursery park. In Nyaunglebin,
Executive Officer U Mya Soe reported on township development tasks. The
minister attended to the needs. The minister and party went to DaikU Township
and heard reports on development affairs.
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12. Livestock breeding farm inspected in Mingaladon Township
Yangon, 4 Nov - Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Brig-Gen Maung Maung
Thein arrived at Livestock, Foodstuff and Dairy Products Enterprise in
Pyinmabin, Mingaladon Township this morning.
At the meeting hall, the minister heard reports on incubators and gave
instructions on extended distribution of chicks and ducklings to markets. He
also inspected the electricity utilization and incubators, the electric power
house at the pigsty, and the plot for chicken farm to be extended, and
attended to the requirements.
After inspecting the chicken farm, the minister met with employees and
fulfilled the needs.
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13. Commander inspects Wataya wood-based
industrial zone in Shwepyitha Township
Yangon, 4 Nov - Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe, inspected production at Wataya
wood-based industrial zone in Shwepyitha Township this morning.
The commander and party inspected production of raw products, wood dryer,
manufacturing of spare parts, production of parquet and windows and making
furniture at Tawwin Family Finished Products and Furniture Factory. The
commander and party were conducted round by Chairman of Tawwin Family
Finished Products and Furniture Co U Ko Ko Htwe. U Ko Ko Htwe reported on
manufacturing of spare parts, machines used in making wood smooth, polishing
machines and others.
The commander gave instructions on arrangements for boosting production,
tasks to be undertaken by entrepreneurs after realizing the goodwill of the
government and effective use of electricity and fuel.
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14. Shwekyin Hydel Power Plant Project, Sittoung Bridge inspected
Yangon, 4 Nov - Chairman of Bago Division Peace and Development Council
Commander of Southern Command Brig-Gen Aung Min, arrived at Shwekyin Hydel
Power Plant Project being undertaken by the Construction-4 of Hydro Electric
Power Department near Kyauknaga Village of Shwekyin Township on 2 November
afternoon.
At the briefing hall, Director U Mya Than of the Construction-4 reported on
facts about the project, earth work of the embankment and tasks to be
undertaken. The commander gave instructions on construction tasks to meet the
set standard, minimizing loss and wastage and timely completion and inspected
land preparation and earth work with the use of heavy machinery. The project
site is located six miles from Shwekyin. On completion, the power plant will
generate 250 million kilowatt hour a year. At 2 pm, the commander arrived at
the construction site of Sittoung Bridge (Shwe-kyin-Madauk) being built by
Bridge Construction Project Special Group-6 of Public Works. Senior Engineer
U Win Aung reported on installation of beams at the piers, progress of work
and requirements. The commander gave instructions on keeping the bridge
environs green, clean and pleasant and timely completion.
Then, the commander inspected installation of beans at piers and attended to
their needs. The bridge will be 1,500 feet long and it will have 28 feet wide
motor way and four feet wide pedestrian ways on the either side. The bridge
can withstand 60-ton loads.
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15. Commander inspects sanitation work activities in Pathein
Yangon, 4 Nov - Some 650 people including local Tatmadawmen, members of the
Union Solidarity and Development Association, service personnel and local
populace on 2 November carried out the collective sanitation work on both
sides of Pathein-Chaungtha Road.
Chairman of Ayeyawady Division Peace and Development Council Commander of
South-West Command Brig-Gen Htay Oo, encouraged them and fulfilled the needs.
The commander then went to the Maha Bawdhi Mingala Pagoda in Pathein and the
Yankintaung Pagoda where he inspected the renovation tasks for the pagodas
and sanitation tasks being carried out and gave necessary instructions to
officials.
Later, the commander paid homage and presented offertories to Yankintaung
monastery Sayadaw Bhaddanta Sumana.
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16. Contestants to performing arts competitions tour Yangon
Yangon, 4 Nov - Contestants who took part in the Tenth Myanmar Traditional
Performing Arts Competitions, made their tour of Yangon this morning.
They paid a visit to Shwedagon Pagoda at 7 am and then to the Defence
Services Museum and Historical Research Institute. In the afternoon, they
went to Myanma Radio and Television on Pyay Road, where officials conducted
them round the departments there.
Then, they proceeded to the Drug Elimination Museum at the corner of Kyundaw
Road and Hanthawady Road, and Lawka Chantha Abhaya Labha Muni Image on
Mindhamma Hill in Insein Township in the evening.
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17. Tenth Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions
successfully concluded
Yangon, 4 Nov - The 10th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts
Competitions were held at the National Museum, the National Theatre, the
Kanbawza Theatre and Padonma Theatre here starting from 18 October.
The 17th and the final day of the competitions were successfully held today.
As today is Depavali Day and the final day of the competitions, enthusiasts
thronged the venues where the contests of the competitions were held. The
song contest of the competitions was held at the National Theatre on Pyay
Road. Chairperson of Panel of Judges for the contest Assistant Director
(Music) Daw Tin Tin Mya of the Myanma Radio and Television and Secretary
Assistant Engineer Daw May Pyone Khine and members supervised the song
contest.
Leader of Panel of Judges U Maung Maung Gyi and member supervised the amateur
level (women's) religious song contest. Leader of Panel of Judges U Min Naung
and members supervised the basic education level (aged 5-10) (boys') old and
modern song contest. Altogether 16 contestants took part in the amateur level
(women's) religious song contest.
Then, the contest went into recess. In the afternoon, the contest continued
and a total of 14 contestants took part in the basic education level (aged
5-10) (boys') old and modern song contest .The judges were led by U Min
Naung.
The xylophone contest was held at the National Theatre this morning. Leader
of Panel of Judges U Ye Nwe and group supervised the contest. Altogether five
contestants participated in the amateur level (women's) xylophone contest. In
the afternoon, 16 contestants took part in the basic education level (aged
10-15) (boys') xylophone contest. A total of nine contestants participated in
the professional level oboe contest held at Kanbawza Theatre.
The contest was supervised by Leader of Panel of Judges U Mya Gyi and
members.
Three contestants took part in the higher education level oboe contest and
eight contestants in the basic education level (aged 10-15) oboe contest. The
music contests of the competitions were held at Padonma Theatre this morning.
Three contestants took part in the higher education level (girls') orchestra
contest and six contestants in the basic education level (aged-10-15)
(girls') orchestra contest, and eight contestants in the basic education
level (aged 5-10) (girls') orchestra contest.
The Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions have been
yearly held since 1993. The prize-presenting ceremony will be soon held here
on a grand scale.
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18. All Myanmar Tamil Hindu Foundation holds Dipavali festival
Yangon, 4 Nov - The donation ceremony to mark the Dipavali festival of All
Myanmar Tamil Hindu Foundation was held at Tipitaka Monastery on Sagawa Road
in Dagon Township this morning.
Director-General Dr Myo Myint of the Religious Affairs Department opened the
festival by igniting Dipavali lights. Then, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesarinda of
Tipitaka Monastery administered the Five Precepts and members of the Sangha
recited Parittas. Afterwards, Sayadaw Bhaddanta Kesarinda delivered a
sermon, followed by sharing of merits.
Later, Chairman U Zaw Zaw Naing and party offered provisions and "soon" to
members of the Sangha from Tipitaka Monastery.
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19. Tatmadaw (Army, Navy and Air) soccer tournament continues
Yangon, 4 Nov - The 41st Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services' Cup soccer
tournament first round events continued at the designated places this
evening.
Triangle Region Command beat No 55 LID 2-0 in Mawlamyine in Group-A and
Northern Command and Defence Services (Air) goalless draw in Group-B in
Pathein. In the match of Eastern Command and Western Command (Group-C) in
Monywa, the former beat the latter 3-1, and in the match of South-West
Command and North-West Command (Group-D) in Mandalay, the former beat the
latter 3-0.
In the match of Group-E held in Toungoo No 22 LID trounced No 101 LID 5-0.
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