Artists from Mekong-Lancang region exhibit handicraft souvenirs in Mandalay

 Artists from six countries of Mekong-Lancang region exhibited their respective countries’ handicraft souvenirs yesterday at Mekong-Lancang Cultural Exchange Youth Camp being held at Hotel Shwepyitha in Mandalay from 27 to 31 January.

The artists from the six countries; Myanmar, China, Cambodia, Laos, Thailand and Viet Nam; also purchased the Myanma handicraft souvenirs put on display for sale by the National University of Art and Culture, Mandalay.

In the afternoon, the youth artists performed their respective countries’ traditional songs, and then they sang the song composed for the Mekong-Lancang Cultural Exchange Youth Camp together.

Afterwards, Daw Khin Kyi Pyar, Rector of National University of Art and Culture, Mandalay, presented flower bouquets to the youth artists, and group photos were taken.

To boost the tourism sector of Myanmar, the Directorate of Hotels and Tourism and Myanmar Souvenir Entrepreneurs Association also participated by opening a cofacilitated shop displaying the handicraft souvenirs from Myanma ten traditional arts and crafts (Pan sè myo).

Regarding the event, Mr.Saveng Seng Aphay, leader of Laos youth artist group, said his group has put the traditional clothing, objects, and musical instruments, representing their country on display.

“We also entertained with our traditional music and dances. As the six countries are very close neighbours, the cultures are very similar too,” he said.

“We learnt more about traditional handicraft products of other respective countries from the event. I’m also very proud of visiting the beautiful Mandalay City,” he added.

In the evening, the youth artist group visited Mingun Pahtodawgyi in Sagaing and enjoyed the neighboring sceneries of the Sagaing Hill onboard a ship.

Min Htat Aung (Sub Printing House)

(Translated by Kyaw Zin Tun)

Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar