State Administration Council Member Mahn Nyein Maung, accompanied by Union Min­ister for Ethnic Affairs Jeng Phang Naw Taung and Bago Region Chief Minister U Myo Swe Win, attended the Kayin traditional white thread-tying festival at Bago City Hall yes­terday.

 

The frog drum was first played to commence the event.

 

A Kayin Language teacher briefed all on the history of the white thread-tying ceremony. The SAC member and party enjoyed the traditional Kayin dance and participated in the festival together with Kayin youths.

 

They also provided cash assistance for Kayin elder­ly persons, the Bago Region Kayin Literature and Culture Committee and dance troupes. — MNA/KTZH