Efforts for Education: School Library Development & Reading Promotion

Yangon Region Chief Minister U Aung Naing Thu attended the Festival for School Library Development and Reading Promotion on Tuesday, held at Basic Education High School No. 6 in Botahtaung Township.

The Chief Minister inspected the Pyinnyar Yadanar Library, departmental booths, competitions, the St. Paul Museum, and literary roundtable discussions, presenting gifts to the panel participants and providing cash awards to the participating students.

Following that, students from Basic Education High School No. 5 performed the song "Pyinnyar Bank-Taik Sa-Kyi-Taik" (Knowledge Bank Library). The Yangon Region Chief Minister then delivered the opening remarks.

Next, the Chief Minister presented a commemorative gift to the author who would give a literary talk on "The Benefits of Reading" and awarded cash prizes to the entertainment groups. Donors subsequently contributed funds for the ceremony, which were accepted by Yangon Region Ministers, who returned certificates of honor.

Finally, students from Basic Education High School No. 2, Botahtaung Township, concluded the event with a performance of the song "Htawara Thitsa" (Eternal Loyalty).