Efforts are underway to intensify the preservation of cultural heritages and grasping market opportunities.
President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, Union ministers, the Yangon Region chief ministers the commander of the Yangon Command and officials, visited the Traditional Myanmar Market Fair at the Yangon Convention Centre (YCC) in Mayangon Township of Yangon Region yesterday morning.
The President, his wife and party were welcomed by officials from Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust-MCHT and Union ministers.
At the entertainment hall, the President and party enjoyed the performances of traditional dances of ethnic cultural troupes, Myanmar’s marionette and dances as part of preserving Myanmar’s cultural heritages. The President and his wife presented the flower basket to ethnic dance troupes.
The President and party enthusiastically toured each booth at the market fair, including those showcasing traditional Myanmar foods and clothing, regional products from various parts of the country, and consumer goods. The President also asked questions and held discussions with the booth representatives to learn more about the information presented.
The “Traditional Myanmar Market Fair” is being held at the Yangon Convention Centre (YCC) in Mayangon Township, Yangon Region, from 5 November to yesterday, under the auspices of the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust-MCHT, with the aim of preserving traditional heritage and passing it on to younger generations.
Throughout the festival, a wide range of activities were held, including displays of traditional Myanmar foods and clothing, demonstrations of traditional Myanmar culinary preparations, panel discussions, performances of traditional Myanmar theatre and contemporary music, and traditional dance performances by ethnic nationalities.
A total of 155 booths have been set up at the festival market, featuring traditional Myanmar foods, traditional clothing, products from various regions across the country, and consumer goods. The event has been bustling with members of the public visiting, viewing the displays and making purchases.
The President and party attended the Myanmar Furniture Show 2026 organized by Myanmar Wood-based Furniture Entrereneurs at Kanthaya Shopping Centre in Mingala Taungnyunt. The President and party were welcomed by the chairman of the association and officials.
Thereafter, the President toured the exhibition, inspecting the furniture displayed at each booth and asking questions and holding discussions with officials to obtain further information on their explanations and presentations.
The Myanmar Furniture Fair 2026 aims to maintain and continuously improve the Myanmar’s furniture works and grasp greater market opportunities. From 4 to 8 Novemner, the fair was held with participation of nine local companies and one foreign company, totalling 10 showcasing products at 26 booths. — MNA/TTA
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