Performing Arts Competition: Contestants compete in respective categories

The 27th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition began at the respective venues in Nay Pyi Taw on Wednesday. At Myanmar International Convention Center (1), the contestants competed for singing contests in classical and modern music categories in higher education and basic education levels.

Dancing contests for basic education and higher education levels were held at the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp while song composing contest for amateur level (first/ second classes), higher education and basic education levels were held at the Yin Kyae Hmu Yadana Hall of the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism. At the National Museum (Nay Pyi Taw), contestants competed in the traditional orchestra, and oboe categories in higher education and basic education level.

The Training Theatre of the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism hosted the drum contest for higher education and basic education levels, while piano contests were held at the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp's Pobbathiri Station Hall. Aung Tagun marionette troupe representing the Ayeyawady Region competed for the amateur level (first class) contest with Thuwunna Thama Jataka for marionette contest.

For the theatrical drama contest, Tawin Oattha Maha Thabin troupe representing Bago Region competed with Widhura Jataka. The contests were enjoyed by the Union Ministers, and high ranking officials as well as departmental staff and families, and enthusiasts.