THE traditional Kayin white-thread-tying ceremony, held during the month of Wagoung, is a cultural heritage handed down from generation to generation by Kayin ancestors. It is held annually from the first waxing day of Wagoung until the full-moon day, to dispel misfortune and bring blessings and good fortune.
The traditional Kayin Wagoung white-thread-tying ceremony was held yesterday morning at the Pale Ayekari Hall in Taninthayi Region. Union Minister for Ethnic Affairs U Than Maung, Taninthayi Region Hluttaw Speaker U Myat Ko and Taninthayi Region Chief Minister U Zaw Naing Oo officially opened the ceremony.
The Union minister said that the main purpose of the white-thread-tying ceremony was to bring families together in unity, strengthen friendship and solidarity, and preserve traditional culture and customs. He expressed his hope that Kayin elders would continue to pass down and preserve this tradition for younger generations.
The chief minister also delivered an address. A Kayin representative explained the history of the traditional Wagoung white-thread-tying ceremony, followed by performances of traditional Kayin don dances and other ethnic cultural dances.
A representative of the Taninthayi Region Kayin Literature and Culture Committee delivered a vote of thanks. Kayin elders then tied white threads around the wrists of the Union minister, the Regional Hluttaw Speaker, the chief minister, regional ministers, Hluttaw representatives, departmental officials and other attendees as part of the traditional ceremony.
MNA/ KNN
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