Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central) donated K10 million and 20 rice sacks to the Tipitaka Monastery in Mingun (Moemeik Hill Area), Sagaing Region on 7 April, according to Central Executive Daw Padamya Kay Khaing of the Association.

Alongside the cash and rice donation, the association also offered 100 cartons of Royal D electrolyte beverage, 100 cartons of purified water bottles and 30 sets of royal monk robes to the Tipitaka Monastery, which had been damaged in recent disasters. The donations were made in the presence of Sayadaw Bhaddanta Wunsalankara, with reverence for his blessings.

“We visited the Tipitaka Monastery in Mingun, which had been devastated and respectfully received metta from Sayadaw Bhaddanta Wunsalankara. During the visit, we donated 100 cartons of Royal D electrolyte beverage, 100 cartons of purified water bottles and 30 sets of royal monk robes,” Daw Padamya Kay Khaing said.

She also mentioned that the association carried out donations in honour of those who lost their lives in Mandalay’s Seinpan ward during the earthquake. They offered requisites to monks and shared merits, while also providing meals for over 1,200 earthquake-affected people in Seinpan ward.

Besides, she explained, “At the rescue camp opened in Mandalay, members of the theatrical community are daily offering breakfast and dinner to more than 1,000 quake victims. There’s no limit to the number of days or the donation amount. The generosity of donors and the goodwill of the theatrical families will continue until full recovery and rehabilitation efforts are complete.”

Currently, the association is operating a rescue shelter at Basic Education Middle School 33, Padamya Ward, Seinpan Thannauk, Mandalay. For the well-being of displaced people residing there, Wiriya Mintha Winnaung has built a large, weatherproof theatre hall as a meritorious act.

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