New Community Centre: SAC Members Attend Opening Ceremony in Thandwe

A new Community Centre was opened in Thandwe Township of Rakhine State on Friday marking the 47th Anniversary of Rakhine State Day.

State Administration Council (SAC) members Mahn Nyein Maung, Daw Aye Nu Sein and U Moung Har, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn, Rakhine State Ethnic Affairs Minister U Tin Hla and Town Elder U Phoe Yi Aung ceremonially opened the Centre. They also viewed the small museum featuring photos of well-known Rakhine people, traditional festivals, photos of famous Mrauk-U ancient cultural zone and pagodas, local products and ancient artworks.

Also, they inspected the kid reading room, playground, art room, public library, computer room, stadium and multisectoral hall. During the second session of the ceremony, SAC member Daw Aye Nu Sein said the Community Centre is essential for the interests of the region as public gatherings, talk shows and discussions can be held.

Also, Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn said that the ministry is working with modern programmes for providing information, education and entertainment.  The Ministry is also upgrading libraries into community centres, he added. 

Rakhine State Ethnic Affairs Minister U Tin Hla gave remarks on behalf of the state government and Town Elder of Thandwe U Tun Thant Kyaw expressed words of thanks. Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn also handed over 500 MRTV DVD-T2 Set-Top Boxes to the Thandwe district deputy administrator and other officials, and provided books and journals for the centre.

The current Community Centre is the second centre constructed with the government fund and the centre resources are free for the people and students.