Vocational Skills: Floral arrangement training course opened in Taunggyi

The Shan State Youth Affairs Committee launched a floral arrangement training course on November 11 at the Community Centre in Taunggyi, under the guidance of the Myanmar Youth Affairs Central Committee. 

Shan State Chief Minister and Committee Chairman U Sai HteinSoe and wife attended the launching ceremony, together with other concerned officials.  

The ceremony began with a traditional Pa-O dance performance.The Chief Minister then gave a speech, encouraging young people to develop practical skills, make productive use of their time and turn personal interests into professional careers through regular practice and perseverance. He urged the trainees to study systematically and apply their acquired skills in practical work.

The Chief Minister also provided cash assistance for the training, followed by the presentation of cash prizes to the two instructors and Pa-O dance troupe.

The Chief Minister and party then met the trainees. The three-day course, running from November 11 to 13, is attended by 32 female trainees. Two instructors will provide practical training in circular and triangular floral arrangements and hand-held bouquet making, including techniques for preserving flowers.