71st Anniversary Celebration: Vice President attends the Kayin State Day ceremony

The 71st Anniversary Kayin State Day was celebrated at the Kayin State Government Office in Hpa-an on Saturday, with the attendance of Vice President Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye.

At the ceremony, the attendees saluted the State Flag and paid tribute to fallen martyrs and comrades.

The Vice President then read out the message sent by President Agga Maha Tharay Sithu Agga MahaThiri Thudamma U Min Aung Hlaing, followed by a welcome remark by the Kayin State Chief Minister. This was followed by inauguration of the commemorative arch and exhibition booths, and the release of 71 white doves as a symbol of peace. The Vice President and party later observed the performances of Drum and Bugle Corp troupes, pom-pom dance troupes and Don Yein dance groups, along with cash prizes presentation to entertaining troupes. The attendees later toured the commemorative exhibitions.

The Vice President and party also attended the award presentation ceremony for the Vegetable, Fruit and Horticultural Exhibition and Competition at the Department of Agriculture. They presented cash prizes and certificates of honour to the winners. A representative of the winning farmers gave words of thanks.

In the afternoon, the Vice President and party enjoyed the traditional Lethwei tournament and KSLA Golden Belt Championship final at Hla Ka Myin Indoor Stadium and presented cash awards to participants. They later watched the men's and women's traditional boat races at Kan Thaya Lake and presented medals, cash prizes and trophies to the first, second and third prize-winning teams.

In the evening, the Vice President and party attended the 71st Anniversary Kayin State Day traditional Don Yein dance competition at Thiri Ground in Hpa-an.