The Mandalay City Development Committee (MCDC) has set up recreation areas near Mandalay Harbour and its strand road for the sake of cleanliness and greening. These areas are crowded every day in the morning and evening with people who come to relax and exercise for their health.
A resident from the strand road near Mayanchan Jetty said that when the water level of the Ayeyawady River is high, it is more crowded due to people visiting the river.
“The current Mayanchan Jetty’s square project is about 70 per cent complete. The completed part of the square is full of people who practice sports in the morning, relax in the evening, and watch the water when the river rises. The strand road is lined with asphalt concrete road and the middle of the road is lined with trees. It’s so green that it’s very comfortable for the eyes. You can also breathe the fresh air from the river. That’s why the port is crowded,” he said.
At Mandalay Port, MCDC has placed flowery plants and health-supporting sports training equipment for relaxation, so the public visits these places for relaxation walking exercises and group health exercises, which are more crowded in the morning and evening.
For flood prevention, relevant departmental officials are also conducting maintenance and enforcement. – Maung Aye Chan/KZL
