THE ceremony to mark the 71st Anniversary of Kayin State Day, a special occasion for the Kayin ethnic people, was held yesterday morning on the lawn in front of the Kayin State government office, with Vice-President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar Nan Ni Ni Aye in attendance.
All attendees saluted the flag of the
Republic of the Union of Myanmar and paid tribute to fallen leaders and heroes.
The Vice-President read out the message sent by President of the Republic of
the Union of Myanmar Agga Maha Thray Sithu Agga Maha Thiri Thudhamma U Min Aung
Hlaing to the 71st anniversary of Kayin State Day. The Vice-President, Union
ministers and dignitaries cut the ribbon to open the archway and gallery. The
Vice-President released 71 white doves. The Vice-President attended the prize-awarding
of vegetable and horticultural show and contest to mark Kayin State Day.
On the occasion, the Vice-President
and party presented cash awards and certificates of recognition to prize
winners.
In the afternoon, they watched the
traditional boxing and KSLA golden belt championship to mark the Kayin State
Day at Hlakamyin Gymnasium in Hpa-an. They also viewed the competition of
rowers at the traditional boat race at Kanthaya Lake and presented prizes to
winners.
In the evening, they enjoyed
performances by Kayin ‘Don’ dance troupes at the ‘Don’ dance contest at Thiri
Ground in Hpa-an.
MNA/TTA
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