49th Respect-Paying Ceremony: President donates cash to veteran film artists

President U Min Aung Hlaing and wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla donated 10 million Kyats to support veteran film artistes at the 49th Respect-Paying Ceremony, along with contributions from government bodies, businesses and individuals in the film industry.

The Myanmar Motion Picture Organization (MMPO) held the 106th Myanmar Motion Pictures Day ceremony at its headquarters in Bahan Township, followed by the 49th Respect-Paying Ceremony at the Wazira Red Carpet Theatre in Kyauktada Township, Yangon, on Tuesday.

In the morning, Deputy Minister for Information U Ye Tint, MMPO Chairman U Kyi Soe Tun and officials formally inaugurated the ceremony and visited charity bazaar stalls at the MMPO compound.

Subsequently at the respect-paying ceremony, on behalf of the President and wife, the Deputy Minister presented 10 million Kyats of donation to the MMPO Vice Chairman U Zaw Min.

Other donations were contributed by the Ministry of Information, Yangon Region Government, Union Solidarity and Development Party, Hey Play App, Forever Group (MRTV-4), Sky Net, Mingalar Cinema, CB Bank, the Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers’ Association and film artistes.

The Deputy Minister spoke words of thanks, followed by a respect-paying ceremony.In return, veteran film artiste Academy Daw Myint Myint Khin then conveyed best wishes to the donors.