The Myanmar delegation, led by Deputy Minister for Religious Affairs and Culture Daw Nu Mra Zan, attended the 11th St Petersburg International Forum of United Cultures held on 10-13 September in Russia.

The forum themed “Return to Culture, New Opportunities” was attended by ministers and deputy ministers of culture from world countries, members of international organizations, artistes and observers.

On 10 September, the deputy minister-led delegation visited Saint ISACC’s Cathedral and Kazansky Cathedral in St Petersburg.

They also observed the Hermitage Museum, which is one of the world’s largest museums, and the museum officials clarified the structure of the museum.

On 11 September, the deputy minister attended the cultural ministers’ and deputy ministers’ meeting at the Russian Museum of Marble Palace.

Speaking at the meeting, she said Myanmar is a concentration of traditions for having living heritages of all ethnic people of today and the Pyu and Bagan eras. Cultural exchange is not only sharing arts and customary law but also discussion among hearts. The country is also ready to work with other countries to protect the valuable, respect and hand over the cultural heritages to the new generations. The collective efforts serve as a guiding star for cultural unity, mutual respect, and peace across the entire world.

On 12 September, the delegation attended the final session led by Russian Deputy Prime Minister Tatyana Golikova at the Hermitage General Staff Building. Russian Culture Minister Mrs Olg Liubimova made an opening speech, and the attendees discussed different topics.

The delegates observed around the booths at the General Staff Building, and they attended the Plenary Session at Catherine Palace in Pushkin and a speech-delivering session of Russian President Putin in the same evening. On 13 September, they attended the Hermitage Prize awarding ceremony at the Winter Palace.

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