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Showing Solidarity with Myanmar: Members of a Korean Artist delegation explore Yangon City

4 November 2023
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2023-11-04 17:26

On a pleasant Saturday morning in Yangon City, members of a Korean artist delegation took a scenic boat ride on Inya Lake.
The group, consisting of six Korean artists and musicians, arrived in Yangon on November 2nd to perform in the Friday Night Live Show on Myanmar Radio and Television on November 3rd. They joined Myanmar artists in the Myanmar-Korea Cultural Exchange Program, featuring K-Pop dances, folk songs, and classical songs, further strengthening the cultural ties between Myanmar and Korea.
The day's activities included a visit to the iconic Shwedagon Pagoda with a historical explanation, and a homage to the revered pagoda. The delegation also enjoyed souvenir shopping at Bogyoke Aung San Market and Junction City in downtown Yangon.
The tour concluded with a study visit to the Yangon-Dala bridge construction project. They took a water bus ride from Nan Thida Jetty, enjoying the view of Yangon River along the way to the project site. Yangon-Dala Bridge is being constructed, as a symbol of friendship between Myanmar and Korea.
During their tour, the Korean artist delegation experienced the clean and green environment of Yangon City, along with the peaceful lifestyle of its residents. They were struck by the honesty and hospitality of the local people. As a result of their positive experiences, they pledged to counteract the fake news that wrongly claims there is no rule of law in Myanmar.
Additionally, they expressed their desire to revisit Myanmar to explore other beautiful and pleasant destinations.

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