Artistes must continuously enhance their artistic skills and professional standards, and pass on the distinctive beauty of Myanmar art to future generations, said President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing at the ceremony to launch the 27th Traditional Myanmar Cultural Performing Arts Competition at the Myanmar International Convention Centre I (MICC I) in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
Vice-President U Nyo Saw, Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye, Patron of the Leading Committee for Organizing the Competition, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U Khin Yi, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services General Ye Win Oo and Chairman of the Leading Committee, Union Minister for Culture, Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Soe cut the ribbon to open the competition.
The President unveiled the signboard of the competition.
Speaking on the occasion, the President underscored that younger generations need to understand the historical background, meaning and essence of traditional arts, as only through such understanding can they preserve traditional values in their creations while producing and presenting artistic works that are in keeping with the times.
He stated that technological advancements in the current era have created broader opportunities for artistic creation, documentation and dissemination, and that making proper use of these opportunities would help foster greater interest in Myanmar art among young people and introduce it to international audiences.
He earnestly urged them to create works that are in keeping with the times while building on traditionalarts, continuously enhance their artistic skills and professional standards, and pass on the distinctive beauty of Myanmar art to future generations.
The President noted that the competition will serve not only as a platform for testing artistic abilities but also as a venue for advancing professional skills and promoting unity within the artistic community.
He also instructed the judging panel members to evaluate contestants fairly and transparently in accordance with the prescribed rules and judging criteria, assess their abilities and creative works from a professional perspective, and provide necessary advice and guidance
Therefore, he reiterated his call for artistes, art enthusiasts, young people and all relevant organizations to cherish and preserve Myanmar’s traditional arts, continuously study and learn various art forms, work together to nurture a new generation of artistes, and continually enhance the quality of Myanmar arts.
As the Leading Committee Chairman, the Union Minister reported to the President on the arrangements for holding the competition.
After the ceremony, President U Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, along with officials, greeted maestros who will serve as members of the panel of judges.
The ceremony was also attended by Chief Justice of the Union U Tha Htay, Union-level dignitaries, Union ministers and their wives, deputy ministers, officials, members of the panel of judges, and contestants.
The competition will last till 29 October with participation of more than 2,400 contestants from regions and states.
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