Presenting Victory Flag: MGY Region CM presented victory flag and cash awards

A ceremony to present the victory flag and cash awards to Magway Region’s representatives competing in the central-level 27th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition was held at the City Hall in Magway on October 17.

Magway Region Chief Minister U Tin Ko Ko attended the ceremony and delivered opening remarks. He said that a total of 147 basic and advanced-level students would represent Magway Region in the competition. He emphasized that preserving and passing on Myanmar’s traditional cultural heritage to future generations was a national responsibility of the present generation. He also urged the contestants to strive for success and bring honour to the region. He added that the Magway Region Government would present additional awards to those who won medals at the central-level competition.

The Chief Minister then handed the victory flag to Social Affairs Minister Daw Nwe Ni Naing, head of the Region representing team, to lead the regional team towards success in the 27th central-level competition. He also presented 14.7 million in cash awards for the 147 contestants to U Sai Myint Aye, Region Minister for Natural Resources and Environmental Conservation, who is responsible for managing the Region team.

Afterwards, the Chief Minister and officials watched performances by the Magway Region representative teams, who appeared in their full competition costumes and performed songs and dances in preparation for the central-level competition. They also warmly greeted and encouraged the contestants, team managers and coaches, according to reports.