Traditional boat Racing Competition: Mon State CM awarded the prizes to the winners

The 152nd Buddha Pujaniya Festival and traditional Myanmar boat racing competition, held to commemorate the historic and prominent Kangyi Pagoda in Mudon Township, Mon State, were celebrated with great vibrancy and festivity on the occasion of the Full Moon Day of Thadingyut.

In addition, the prize-awarding ceremony for the traditional Myanmar boat racing competition, one of the main events of the festival was held on the afternoon of October 26 at the Kangyi Mangala Lake. Boat racing teams from various townships and local traditional rowers participated in the competition, which was attended by Mon State Chief Minister U Aung Win Than and other officials.

Subsequently, artistic swimming athletes demonstrated their skills through swimming performances. The State Chief Minister and officials presented individual prizes and cash awards to the winners of the artistic swimming competition, as well as trophies, cash prizes, and individual medals to the teams that secured first, second, third, and consolation prizes in the various categories of the traditional boat racing competition.

It is reported that local residents, pilgrims from neighboring townships, and traditional boat racing enthusiasts attended the 152nd Buddha Pujaniya Festival and the traditional Myanmar boat racing competition of the sacred Kangyi Pagoda in exceptionally large and bustling numbers to watch and cheer.