Deputy Speaker of Pyithu Hluttaw U Maung Maung Ohn, accompanied by relevant officials, inspected the preparations for Walking Thingyan at Nay Pyi Taw Square yesterday.
The Deputy Speaker and party observed the construction of the festival entrance arch, preparations for the opening ceremony, arrangements for traditional dance troupes to perform at the opening event, construction of pavilions for traditional Thanaka and tea festivals, and Htamane pavilions. They also observed the construction of Maha Thingyan pavilions by respective ministries, preparations for Satuditha, measures to prevent fire hazards and ensure uninterrupted water supply within the festival area, and arrangements to provide healthcare services for visitors. He instructed the respective committees to cooperate and ensure the timely completion of their assigned tasks.
At the Walking Thingyan Festival to be held at Nay Pyi Taw Square, famous local artistes including academy Yan Aung, academy Ye Aung, academy Nay Aung, and academy Soe Myat Thuzar, along with Si Thu Lwin, Phoe Kar, Phyo Gyi, G Latt, Naw Naw, Wai La, Hlwan Paing, Shwe Htoo, G Fatt, Wana, Zwe Htet, Project K, May Khalar, Connie, Tun Eindra Bo, Chaw Su Khin, Sung Tin Par, Nan Su Yati Soe, Yadanar Mai, Bobby Soxer, Yoon Myat Thu, and A Yoon will perform popular songs on different days in collaboration with Mercury IX Band and New Paper Band. The Shwe Thanlwin family will provide free food to the visitors.
This year’s Maha Thingyan Festival will be organized not merely as a festive celebration, but with the aim of enabling the government, members of parliament, civil servants, and the public to participate together in unity, embracing a renewed spirit, new individuals, and a new political landscape. It is also intended to be a meaningful traditional Myanmar festival.
Similarly, the Walking Thingyan festivals will be prioritized across the country in the 2026 Thingyan Festival (1387 ME). Arrangements are being made not to allow decorative vehicles and open trucks, but the festival will feature traditional activities such as group dances, food donation events, washing elders’ hair, trimming their nails, donating medicines, and releasing fish to preserve the essence of Myanmar culture.
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