Religious Ceremony: SAC member attends ceremony in Pantanaw

A ceremony was held to hoist the new golden umbrella atop the ancient Sutaungpyae Pagoda built at the Phayagon Monastery of SutaungpyaePhayasu Village in Pantanaw Township.

State Administration Council member MahnNyeinMaung, Ayeyawaddy Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win and many other officials as well as donors and residents participated in the ceremony.

Donors paid the Sutaungpyae Pagoda a circulatory tour, after a three-time recitation of NamoTassa and the Metta Sutta by members of the Sangha.

And, SAC Member Mahn Nyein Maung, officials and donors offered the golden umbrella, the pennant-shaped vane and the diamond orb atop the pagoda by a decorated float.

The ceremony was concluded by sharing the merits gained after the SAC member and officials offered donations to Sayadaws.