Traditional Cultural Performing Arts: President and wife enjoy the competition

President U Min Aung Hlaing and wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, attended and observed the ongoing competitions of the 27th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition at the Sin Phyu Shin Hall and the Pobbathiri Station of Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp on Sunday.

During their visit, the President and wife watched the performances of contestants in Dancing and Piano Contests for amateur level. During their visits, the President and wife cordially greeted the judges, contestants and audience.

At night, the President and wife, together with Vice President U Nyo Saw and wife, Vice President Daw Nan Ni Ni Aye, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi and wife, union level personnel, union ministers and their wives and members, enjoyed the performance of Widhura Jataka at Nay Pyi Taw City Hall's Open Theater.

Thabint Manhon Shwe Yangon theatrical drama troupe, representing Yangon Region performed the Jataka, portraying the dramatic script and poems, along with graceful dance, melodious songs, artistic acting and skilling narration.

The Widhura Jataka is the ninth of the Ten Great Birth Stories of the Buddha. The performance aims to highlight the benefits of wisdom and moral integrity, promote the practice of the four noble virtues, warn against the harmful consequences of gambling, and encourage the cultivation of the seven noble treasures. 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.