“Widhura” Traditional Drama : Gold Medal-Winning troupe staged the traditional drama

The “Thabin Man Houn Shwe Yangon ” traditional drama troupe, which brought honour to Yangon Region by winning a gold medal at the 27th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition held in Nay Pyi Taw, staged the traditional drama “Widhura ” in accordance with established Myanmar theatrical traditions at the National Theatre on Myoma Kyaung Road in Yangon, Saturday evening.

Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu, Yangon Region Hluttaw Speaker U Htay Aung and Deputy Speaker U Kyaw Kyaw Soe, members of the Region Government, Hluttaw representatives, artistes, invited guests, students, members of the public and officials attended the performance and encouraged the performers.

The “Widhura” drama was presented in accordance with traditional Myanmar theatrical customs, beginning with the homage-to-the-Buddha, followed by the traditional Apyodaw  dance, as prescribed in the customary sequence of a Zat performance.

After the performance, those in attendance presented cash awards to honour and encourage the artistes, it is learnt.