Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye overviews preparations to successfully hold 27th Performing Arts Competition

 

Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye, who serves as Patron of the Leading Committee for Organizing the 27th Traditional Myanmar Cultural Performing Arts Competition 2026, inspected preparations to successfully hold the competition in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday afternoon.

Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye, accompanied by Union Minister U Khin Maung Soe and Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman U Kan Myint Than, toured the Myanmar International Convention Centre I (MICC I), the National Library, the National Museum, the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism, and the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Centre, where the opening ceremony will be held along with the relevant events.

The Vice-President inspected halls for competitions, lighting and sound systems, accommodation, and healthcare clinics, in addition to preparations to ensure smooth process of scoring by the members of the panel of judges.

During the inspection, the Vice-President instructed that since the opening ceremony reflects the image of the entire competition, the programme agenda, sound and lighting systems, and background LED displays must be properly organized; rehearsals should be conducted in advance to ensure orderly performances by entertainment troupes; special attention must be given to guest seating arrangements and security matters to prevent any oversights; necessary support materials and technical requirements for contestants must be prepared in advance to avoid any shortcomings; and air-conditioning systems and cleanliness within the halls must be continuously monitored and maintained.

At the Nay Pyi Taw Transit Centre and the Sibin Guest House 2 in Nay Pyi Taw, the Vice-President inspected dormitories, mess halls, restaurants and personal goods shops to the maestros’ convenience.

The Vice-President instructed officials to ensure an adequate supply of water and electricity as well as cleanliness in the dormitories accommodating contestants and judges, to systematically provide nutritious, clean, and fresh meals, to pay special attention to preventive healthcare measures to protect contestants, team managers, and judges from any health impacts resulting from daily temperature fluctuations and unpredictable weather patterns caused by El Niño, and to take timely action to meet any requirements as they arise.

At the open-air theatre of the City Hall of the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee, the Vice-President looked into the preparations for contestants’ and audience accommodation.The competition will be held from 21 to 29 October with more than 2,400 contestants from regions and states participating. — MNA/TTA

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