A mass rally to mark 71st Anniversary of Kayah State Day ceremony was held at the state hall yesterday morning, attended by SAC members U Saw Denial, U Sai Lon Seng and U Shwe Kyein, Union Ministers Lt-Gen Tun Tun Naung and U Saw Tun Aung Myint and guests.
Firstly, those at the ceremony saluted the State flag and the fallen leaders.
Then, SAC member Saw Daniel read the message sent by Chairman of the State Administration Council, Prime Minister Senior General Thadoe Maha Thray Sithu Thadoe Thiri Thudhamma Min Aung Hlaing to the 71st Anniversary of Kayah State Day.
After that, Kayah State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin delivered a speech.
Next, SAC members, Union Ministers, State Chief Minister, Commander of the Eastern Command and the Deputy Minister presented honorary titles and medals commemorating the 75th Anniversary (Diamond Jubilee) Independence Day to relevant recipients. Honorable prizes were awarded to the outstanding winners in the SEA Games, training courses and state sports competitions. The SAC members and the Union Ministers warmly greeted the participants in the commemorative ceremony.
Afterwards, an honorary dinner to mark the 71st Anniversary of Kayah State Day was hosted at the State Hall at 6 pm. State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin gave a speech and the ethnic folk dance troupe performed ethnic dance music.
Furthermore, SAC member U Saw Daniel gave a flower basket to ethnic traditional dance troupes and the State Chief Minister presented cash award to the vocalists.—State IPRD/TS
