The Kayin traditional white thread-tying festival was celebrated in Maubin Township yesterday.
First, State Administration Council Member Mahn Nyein Maung, leader of the SAC Central Advisory Body U Saw Tun Aung Myint and Region Chief Minister U Tin Maung Win played the frog drum to commence the festival.
Speaking at the event, the SAC member said ethnic unity is crucial today, and it can overcome the challenges that affect sovereignty, peace and tranquillity. The white thread-tying festival is a cultural heritage of the entire Kayin people, and they are responsible for preserving the tradition.
The leader of the SAC Central Advisory Body and the region chief minister then made remarks and enjoyed the Kayin traditional dance performance.
Maubin Township Kayin Literature and Culture Association Patron Sayadaw Bhaddanta Nandamala also made the speech, and Dr Nant Thidar Kyaw read out the history of the festival.
After the event, SAC Member Mahn Nyein Maung and officials met members of Kayin Literature and Culture Associations from 26 townships and university students and made proper instructions. — Region IPRD/KTZH
