Performing Arts Competition: Contestants compete in respective categories

The 27th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition continued at the respective venues in Nay Pyi Taw on Saturday. At Myanmar International Convention Center (1), the contestants competed for singing contests in patriotic song categories for basic education level.

Dancing contests for basic education and open levels were held at the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp while song composing contest for basic education level was held at the Yin Kyae Hmu Yadana Hall of the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism.

Contestants also competed for basic education level harp contests at Myanmar International Convention Center (1). At the National Library (Nay Pyi Taw), contestants competed in the traditional orchestra in basic education level.

The Mini Theatre of the National Museum hosted the xylophone contest for basic education level, while drum contest for amateur level (first and second classes) at the Training Theatre and donmin contest for higher education and basic education levels and Mandolin contest for basic education level at the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Camp's Pobbathiri Station Hall.

Tawwin marionette troupe representing the Yangon Region competed for the amateur level (first class) contest with Thuwunna Thama Jataka for marionette contest. For the theatrical drama contest, Kaung Sit Hein troupe representing Sagaing Region competed with Widhura Jataka at the Nay Pyi Taw City Hall's Open Theatre.

The contests were enjoyed by Chief Justice U Tha Htay, Union Ministers, senior military officials and high ranking officials as well as departmental staff and families, and enthusiasts.

The government organizes Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition to promote patriotism and national pride among citizens, preserve the country’s traditional cultural heritage and national identity, promote the continued development and dissemination of authentic Myanmar music, dance and traditional arts, foster the mental and personal development of young people, and protect them from the influence of foreign cultures.