Secretariat Launches New Cultural Wing, Commissions TS1 as Programming Partner

Apr 1,2019
The Secretariat recently announced the launch of its cultural wing in partnership with culture entrepreneur Ivan Pun’s initiative TS1. Located in the southern wing of The Secretariat, TS1 will bring in the works of both local and international artists to the heart of Yangon, creating an interactive space aimed at families, students and the general public.
Myanmar outbound tourism rising year-on-year
Apr 01
Myanmar’s outbound tourism has continued to thrive year over year, according to overseas tour agencies.
Bullock carts travelling to pagoda festivals, part of the cultural heritage of Myanmar
Mar 31
CARAVANS of bullock carts traveling towards the Mann Shwe Settaw Pagoda Festival, then leaving the pagoda after the festival, are still seen every March.
SME expo to be included in Chindwin Thingyan Festival
Mar 29
“There will 25 booths of local SME to be staged in the festival free of charge.
Inwa Region become tourist destination
Mar 28
Old Inwa Region is located at the confluence of the Ayeyawady River and Dokhtawady River about 2 miles and four furlongs north of TadaU Township and around 20 miles southwest of Mandalay, Myanmar’s second largest cultural city.
Myanmar traditional bullock cart, bullock race kicks off in Pwintphyu Township
Mar 28
A Myanmar traditional bullock cart and bullock race kicked off at 10 a.m. on 27 March in the football field in Kyaungtaw Village, Pwintbyu Township, Magway Region. The race is part of the 2,587th Budda Pujaniya Tabaung Festival at the Sandakuu Nant Thar Kyaung Taw Yar Pagoda.
Kayin State starts hot air balloon tour to boost tourism
Mar 26
A five-day trial tour on a hot air balloon kicked off at 6 a.m. on 21 March at Thiri field in Hpa-an Township, as part of the Kayin State government’s push to develop tourism in the state.