TATMADAW members who fought bravely on the frontlines and achieved successive victories were warm­ly welcomed on their victorious return. A ceremony to welcome and honour them took place on 4 November at their local military base in Mongpong.

 

Commander of the Eastern Central Command Maj-Gen Soe Myat Htut, along with officers and other ranks, family mem­bers, departmental officials, lo­cal ethnic people, and teachers, attended the event.

 

During the welcome, the Commander and other attend­ees presented the victorious returning soldiers with sprigs of Aungthabye (Eugenia leaves) and placed garlands upon them. Traditional drumming, singing and dancing were also added to the welcome. — MNA/KZL