A ceremony in remembrance of
renowned journalist Hanthawaddy U Win Tin, who passed away on 21 April five
years ago, was held at the Royal Garden Restaurant in Bahan Township, Yangon,
yesterday.
In addition to being a member of
the panel of chairmen in the National League for Democracy and a writer, U Win
Tin was hailed as a leading politician. Attendees at the ceremony first saluted
Bogyoke Aung San and the martyrs and then observed eight seconds of silence for
the late journalist and the monks, students and civilians who lost their lives
in the 8888 Uprising and other democratic movements.
An official from The Hanthawaddy U
Win Tin Foundation then read a short biography of U Win Tin and a message.
Next, NLD Central Executive
Committee member Dr. Myo Nyunt, Patron of The Hanthawaddy U Win Tin Foundation
U Maung Maung Khin and several attendees first delivered speeches honouring the
late journalist, after which they recited poems.
This was followed by officials
reading messages from other political parties and organizations sent to the
ceremony.
The ceremony was organized by the
late journalist’s foundation and attended by Hluttaw representatives, members
of civil society organisations, people from the literature circle, NLD members,
political colleagues of U Win Tin, invited guests, and admirers of U Win Tin.
Attendees of the ceremony visited U Win Tin’s tomb at Yay Way cemetery in the
afternoon.
In the morning, charity food was
given out at Mahasi Sasana Yeiktha 16 in Thathana Yeiktha Street, Bahan
Township.
The late journalist’s family and
disciples also opened U Win Tin House in conjunction with his 5th remembrance
ceremony at No. 448, Hai Sin Du Wah Street, No. 11, Dagon Myothit (East)
Township yesterday.
Zaw Gyi
(Translated by Zaw Htet Oo)
Photo: Zaw Gyi
Ref: The Global New Light of
Myanmar
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