MYANMAR is one of the earliest Southeast Asian countries, with the establishment of city-states thousands of years ago, and it is rich in both tangible and intangible cultural heritage. The government is currently leading efforts to preserve these cultural elements to ensure their long-term survival for future generations.
As
information technology advances, the development of physical structures and the
globalization process compel countries worldwide to preserve their national
identities and integrity. It is particularly important to sustain and protect
intangible cultures. Furthermore, all citizens of Myanmar, regardless of their
ethnicities, religions, or languages, share the responsibility of preserving
the traditional cultural heritage of all national races.
Myanmar has
steadfastly preserved its own culture and fine arts throughout successive eras.
However, after losing its independence, the country has faced the influence of
foreign cultures. It is widely acknowledged that traditional performing arts in
Myanmar are at risk of disappearing due to rapid technological advancements and
the proliferation of modern physical structures.
The ongoing
performing arts competition aims to foster friendly relations among different
national races and support the preservation and promotion of their traditional
fine arts. By encouraging a comprehensive understanding of their cultures, the
Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions play a crucial role
in sustaining national cultures and enhancing national integrity.
The new
generation of contestants who participated in the Performing Arts Competition
in 1993 are now professional artists, coinciding with the competition’s 25th
anniversary. It is gratifying for the national cause that these professional
artists are now passing on the fine arts legacy to amateur performers from
various regions and states.
Myanmar is a
Union where the major ethnic groups — Kachin, Kayah, Kayin, Chin, Bamar, Mon,
Rakhine, and Shan — live together in harmony, united by a shared national
identity. Despite their diversity, the musical instruments of all national
races in Myanmar primarily rely on five categories: bronze, string, leather,
wind, and percussion instruments.
Since they
all share a common heritage in the performing arts, artistes must promote the
flourishing of these fine arts across all national races in Myanmar. They
should enhance the national spirit among the youth of the new generation. These
artists have a responsibility to preserve traditional cultural performing arts
against the encroachment of foreign influences, ensuring the sustainable
development of traditions and cultures. This effort should draw lessons from
past events in cultural heritage, and it must be conducted without
discrimination.
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