Readiness for Youth & Literary Arts Festival on 76th Independence Day

The Youth and Literary Arts Festival will be held at Wunna Theikdi Gymnasium B in Nay Pyi Taw in commemoration of the 76th anniversary of Independence Day from 20 to 22 December.
The festival aims at sharpening the intelligibility and critical thinking of youths, motivating the young people to read books and publications, know the advantages of literature, uplift patriotic spirit, prestige and integrity through literature and fine arts, adore the independence of the nation with the knowledge of independence struggle and sufferings in the colonial era, enjoy peace, stability and beautifying scenes of the nation with development activities as well as panoramic rural scenes to have the soul for adoring the relevant regions and states, and easily know endeavours of relevant ministries through the displays of booths at the event.
The preparations such as displaying of books and journals for the festival, photos of “Hlapa Thaya Pyi Myanmar” (Beautiful and Pleasant Myanmar) colour photo contest, traditional food shops of ethnic people, bookshops, arrangement of booths by 15 ministries, ceremonial procedures for the opening ceremony and rehearsals of artistes and students for entertainment programmes were conducted yesterday.
The festival grounds will be open to the public from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm from 20 to 22 December. — MNA/KTZH