Oct 18, 2024
Yesterday signified the full moon of Thadingyut in the year 1386 ME, a landmark day known as Abhidhamma Day. The atmosphere was particularly vibrant as devotees gathered at the Shwedagon Pagoda and other prominent pagodas and shrines across Yangon Region to participate in religious activities.
Oct 18, 2024
On the auspicious occasion of the Thadingyut Full Moon Day (Abhidhamma Day) yesterday, Buddhist devotees in Mandalay participated in various religious activities at significant pagodas, stupas, and monasteries throughout the city. The day was marked by offerings of flowers, water, and oil lamps in memory of the Buddha, followed by evening ceremonies of lamp lighting that illuminated the entire city.
Oct 18, 2024
In a grand celebration held on the evening of 13 October 2024, the Nay Pyi Taw Council, led by various dignitaries, organized an impressive event featuring the lighting of 9,000 lamps and the launching of hot-air balloons in deep devotion to the revered Maravijaya Buddha Image, located within the Buddha Park in the Dekkhinathiri township of Nay Pyi Taw.
Oct 18, 2024
On the occasion of the Thadingyut Full Moon Day (Abhidhamma Day) yesterday, Buddhist devotees across the country engaged in various religious activities at pagodas and stupas. Offerings of alms, flowers, water, and oil lamps were made in reverence, accompanied by the practice of Sila (precepts) and meditation.
Oct 17, 2024
OR flood victims across various affected regions in Myanmar, 226.2 kilograms of Ceylon Tea were donated by Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on 14 October at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs office in Sri Lanka. The donation was received by Myanmar Ambassador to Sri Lanka Daw Marlar Than Htike, who also expressed her gratitude for the donation.
Oct 17, 2024
MYANMAR Consul-General U Kyaw Zay Yar Lin of the Consulate-General of the Republic of Union of Myanmar in Chongqing and Mr Li Jun, Deputy Director-General of Hubei Province’s Foreign Affairs Office, discussed bilateral economic, trade, education, culture and tourism development, in Wuhan city, Hubei Province, on 14 October.
Oct 17, 2024
THE World Food Day commemoration, which is observed annually by UN member countries on 16 October, was held at the assembly hall of the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Irrigation in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Oct 17, 2024
A ceremony to donate food and offerings for 600 monks and nuns was held at the Lokananda Pagoda platform in Sittway on 16 October under the supervision of the Rakhine State government, according to the state government.
Oct 17, 2024
THE 25th Anniversary Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition entered its third day yesterday. The competition was held at designated venues across Nay Pyi Taw, with participants showcasing their talents in various categories.
Oct 17, 2024
CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla yesterday evening watched the Maha Zanaka Drama contest of the 25th Anniversary (Silver Jubilee) Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition 2024 at the open-air theatre of the Nay Pyi Taw Development Committee.