THE Children’s Literature Festival and book sales began at
the Myitkyina University, yesterday morning, with traditional ethnic dances and
songs by school children.
The festival was formally opened by Union Minister for
Information Dr. Pe Myint, Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs Nai Thet Lwin,
Kachin State Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung, Speaker of Kachin State Hluttaw U
Tun Tin, Deputy Ministers U Aung Hla Tun and U Win Maw Tun, and outstanding
students.
The festival was jointly conducted by the Ministry of
Information, the Ministry of Education, and the Kachin State Government.
After the inauguration, the second session of the event was
held at the Convocation Hall of the University, with theme songs by school
children from the No.1 Basic Education High School.
“The festival is being held with the aim of helping children
develop the reading habit and find happiness in literature. Games are included
at each children’s literature festival so that children also learn the spirit
of cooperation,” said Union Minister Dr. Pe Myint.
“Encouraging children to develop the habit of reading helps
turn them into lifelong learners. Children who love reading and have the spirit
of cooperation will go on to make up the intelligentsia that can ensure a
bright future for the country,” said the Union Minister.
The Union Minister expressed thanks to the ministries
concerned, and the region and state governments for their cooperation in
holding the Children’s Literature Festival, which has been organized since 2016
in various cities and towns across the country. Afterwards, Union Minister Nai
Thet Lwin, Kachin State Chief Minister Dr. Khet Aung, and Deputy Minister U Win
Maw Tun also delivered opening remarks.
MNA
(Translated by Kyaw Zin Lin)
PHOTO: MNA
Ref; The Global New Light of Myanmar
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