Traditional Mon musical instrument playing course inaugurated in Yangon

A traditional Mon musical instrument playing course has been inaugurated for the younger generation of the Mon national race in Dagon Township, Yangon Region.
The course, which began on 3 August and will run until 13 September, focuses on playing traditional Mon instruments such as the violin, xylophone, mikyong (a three-stringed instrument shaped like a crocodile), and double-headed drum.
Dr Min Khin Sein, Chairman of the Mon Literature and Culture Committee (Yangon), highlighted that the committee holds such training sessions twice a year. The programme aims to pass on traditional knowledge and skills to the younger Mon generation, resuming this year after a hiatus since 2019 for various reasons.
Dr Min Khin Sein commented, “Our committee continues to offer training in traditional Mon culture, singing, and playing musical instrument. This year’s session marks the return of these programmes, with the goal of preserving and handing down cultural heritage to the young Mon ethnics.”
The course currently has 25 participants, and outstanding trainees will be honoured with awards upon completion. — ASH/KZL