Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, accompanied by Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein and relevant regional ministers, watched the fundraising variety show for the victims of the Mandalay earthquake at the National Theatre in Yangon yesterday.
A video clip featuring rescue works and rehabilitation processes in quake-hit areas was played, and all the attendees observed a minute of silence for the deceased.
The Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization presented the original film theme songs of famous artistes, and the event included “Achit Sone Apaung Saing” play of director Than Htike (Shwe Yeik) from Aung Khit Min Film Production with the cast members: Kyaw Htet Aung, Kyaw Htet Zaw, Min Taw Win, Khin Zarchi Kyaw, Aye Wutt Yi Thaung, Ma Ma Hsaung and other artistes. Moreover, “Pyi Thu Achaw Taw” dramatic play was presented by HEY Play Application, and directed by director Tin Maung San Min Win, and the cast were Sai Si Twam Kham, Nay Htut, Naw Phaw El Htar, May Pachi, May La Than Zin and other artistes.
Bo Bo Film Production and Triple Six Film Production jointly presented the “Ngar Doh Arlone Lu… Atu Tu” play, which was directed by directors Soe Moe Min and Thet Oo Maung, and the cast included Kaung Myat San, Shin Mway La, Chuu Lay, Chue Sitt Han and other artistes.
Director Nyo Min Lwin presented “Phoke Thwin Yahtar” with Yan Aung, Thar Nyi, Marn Hein, Si Thu Maung, Mya Yar and other artistes while Director Maung Myo Min (Yindwin Phyit) presented “Manat Phyan Myar Hla Par Say” opera with Nay Toe, Kyaw Kyaw Bo, Tun Tun, Ye Lay and other artistes.
The people donated cash during the event.
At noon, the Union minister inspected the Sarso Beikman construction site in Mingala Taungnyunt Township of Yangon, and heard the report made by Myanmar Land & Development Ltd Project Director Daw Yu Yu Naing. He then emphasized the need to be the structure that can withstand the earthquake, as it is the only Sarso Beikman constructed by international aid, and to ensure the characteristics of Sarso Beikman for the visitors.
He attended the opening ceremony of “Fundraising Fair and Entertainment Show for the Rehabilitation of Earthquake-Affected Areas” organized by Korea at the Public Area Zone of The Central Boulevard in the same morning.
It was also attended by Yangon Region Economic Affairs Minister, Social Affairs Ministers, officials of Korea-Seak Dong Performing Arts Centre, Seoul, KK Media and CST Myanmar Company, K Tourism Council and Jone No travel company, K Pop artistes and invitees.
The Union minister first cut the ribbon to inaugurate the event together with the relevant officials.
Korean artiste Ms Han Chae Wan then played the Korean musical instrument, and Solo Artiste Henny performed K-pop dance.
Afterwards, the Union minister made an opening speech.
The video message sent by Seoul MP Mr Kim Yong Ho was played. K Tourism Chairman Mr Song Chang Yong then made a greeting speech, and KK Media (Myanmar) Director Mr Cho Sung Woo briefed the event, and the Korean artistes performed.
Then, the Union minister and his wife, and K Tourism Council Chairman Mr Song Chang Yong presented gifts to the artistes.
After the event, the Union minister and party observed the preparations for the event.
The Fundraising Fair and Entertainment Show for the Rehabilitation of Earthquake-Affected Areas was organized by Korea-Seak Dong Performing Arts Centre, Seoul, KK Media and CST Myanmar Company on 10-11 May with two sections: from 9 am to noon and from 4 pm to 9 pm. The Korean traditional food will be sold at fairer prices, and the people can participate in Korean traditional games. Moreover, the visitors can watch the performance of K-Pop groups, “The Park of Stars” animation and “Beauty of 200lb” films for free of charge. The income from the event will be donated to the Yangon Region government on 12 May.
MNA/KTZH
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