Observing Dhamma Recitation: Kachin State CM observed Dhamm recitation competition

The competition to select the best Buddhist Dhamma recitation and devotional performance, organized by the Township Buddhist Religious Affairs Association under the auspices of the Kachin State Government, has been underway at the Sasana Beikman in Myitkyina since November 5. A total of more than 60 devotional teams from 15 basic education schools are participating in the competition.

In the afternoon of today, Kachin State Chief Minister U Khet Htein Nan and his wife, the Chief Justice of the State High Court, members of the State Government and their wives visited the Sasana Beikman to respectfully observe the competition, in which devotional teams comprising female students from basic education schools recited Buddhist Dhamma discourses. The performances were assessed and scored by the members of the Sangha.

On the occasion, the Chief Minister and his wife donated 10 million kyats towards the Buddhist Dhamma recitation and devotional ceremony, while the State Minister for Social Affairs contributed 1 million kyats. Other members of the State Government also made donations individually.

Meanwhile, the Chief Minister also inspected preparations for the 2026 Kachin Traditional New Harvesting Festival (Inlaung Inan Sha), which will be jointly organized by the Kachin State Government and the Kachin National Traditional Culture Association of Myanmar at the Manaw Ground in Sitapu , Myitkyina.

During the inspection, the Chief Minister visited the area in front of Majwel Hall, where the Township Development Affairs Committee and the Festival Preparations Subcommittee were making advance arrangements for the new rice feast. He also inspected the progress of construction of the festival entrance arch.

The Chief Minister coordinated with the officials responsible for the respective sectors to address the requirements and ensure that the festival would be held successfully in a grand and festive manner, it is learnt.