Artistic Skills: 27th Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competition

The 27th Myanmar Traditional Performing Arts Competitions continued on Sunday at various venues across Nay Pyi Taw, bringing together contestants from regions and states to compete in singing, dancing, song composing and traditional instrumental performance.

The competitions are being held in several venues, including the Myanmar International Convention Centre-1 (MICC-1), the National Museum in Nay Pyi Taw, the Ministry of Culture, the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp and the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee’s City Hall.

The competitions were enjoyed by the Union Ministers, and high ranking officials as well as departmental staff and families, and enthusiasts. With more than 2,400 contestants participating at the central level, the competitions aim to identify talented performers, improve artistic standards, encourage the exchange of knowledge and experience, and pass traditional artistic skills on to younger generations.

The event also highlights the importance of preserving Myanmar’s diverse ethnic traditions, musical heritage, dance forms, literature and theatrical arts. The competitions will continue at designated venues across Nay Pyi Taw until October 29.