Religious Affairs: Meeting on State’s Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony

A coordination meeting of the Steering Committee for Organizing the Government of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar’s 2026 Kathina Robe Offering Ceremony was held on Monday afternoon at the Assembly Hall of the Ministry of Religious Affairs in Nay Pyi Taw.

U Nyo Saw, Vice-President and Patron of the Steering Committee, attended and delivered an address. During the meeting, the Vice-President called on sub-committees to collaborate systematically on providing water, electricity, sanitation, and greenery for the peace of mind of senior monks residing in the four Sanghayama host buildings.

He emphasized ensuring that meals and dishes are healthy and nutritious, providing proper medical care for the senior monks, and conducting systematic management, coordination, and rehearsals to avoid any oversights for this national-level ceremony.

Furthermore, he urged all relevant committees to organize carefully so that the Kathina robe offering ceremony can be held grandly and solemnly. Afterward, responsible officials reported on the status of preparations, completed tasks, and upcoming work plans under their respective committees to ensure the success of the ceremony.

The Vice-President then reviewed and discussed the presentations, coordinated necessary requirements, delivered closing remarks, and concluded the meeting.