Senior General Min Aung Hlaing graces collective work of charity feasts for storm victims in Sittway

STATE Administration Council Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife, accompanied by the Rakhine State chief minister, the Western Command commander and officials yesterday inspected the preparation processes of vegetable biryani meals that were launched under a 50-day charity feast donation by SkyNet, Myanmar Licensed Contractors Association (MLCA), Myanmar Licensed Contractors Public Company (MLCP), Myanmar-India-China International Cooperation and Economic Development Association (MICA) and Inter-Faith Friendship Organization for the convenience of people who are participating in rehabilitation processes and storm victims in Sittway Township of Rakhine State.

First, donation officials welcomed the Senior General and party. Then, the Senior General inspected the packaging of vegetable biryani meals to distribute to storm victims and comforted participants and provided cash prizes.

Then, members of religious organizations expressed gratitude to the Senior General for visiting the disaster hit-Rakhine State in person to be able to provide the necessary things on behalf of the Rakhine people.

The Senior General and party proceeded to TatU Sutaungpyae Pariyatti Monastery in Sittway Township and presented the boxes of vegetable biryani, which was cooked under a 50-day charity feast donation by SkyNet, MLCA, MLCP, MICA and Inter-Faith Friendship Organization, to members of fire brigade members who are carrying out the rehabilitation tasks.

Then, the Senior General highlighted the supportive efforts of fire brigade members in rehabilitation processes and skills ensuring fast completion of operations to a certain extent, and presented cash prizes to the respective officials.

At noon, the Senior General, his wife and his party visited the Rakhine State Cultural Museum and were welcomed by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Daw Nu Mra Zan, Director of Archaeological and National Museum (Sittway Branch) Daw Aye Nilar and officials.

On arrival at the museum, the Senior General and party observed the booths featuring Rakhine ancient cities, ancient coins, Rakhine ethnic groups, Rakhine tradition and culture, Rakhine State and Buddhist culture and traditional sport festival-Kyin (wrestling). The officials of the museum explained each of the booths and the Senior General offered instructions.

Then, the Senior General signed the guests’ book of the museum.

During the inspection tour to Danyawady Stadium, Deputy Minister for Sports and Youth Affairs Dr Soe Win reported on the work plans.

In his response, the Senior General stressed the need to establish an indoor stadium, stadium with modern runway and a stand and swimming pool to hold the township-level sports competitions.

MNA/KTZH