THE first Myanmar-China (Chongqing) Cultural Ex­change event, themed “The Art of Connection from Myan­mar to Chongqing”, was held at the Chongqing Art Theatre on 14 December 2024. The event was jointly organized by the Consulate General of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar in Chongqing and the Yuzhong District Govern­ment of the People's Republic of China.

 

During the ceremony, U Kyaw Zay Yar Lin, Consul General of the Myanmar Con­sulate in Chongqing, and Mr Lai Liang, Deputy Mayor of Yuzhong District, delivered opening speeches.

 

Representatives from various government depart­ments attended the event, including Mr Zhang Yong­wu, Director-General of the Chongqing Municipal Econom­ic Commission, officials from the Chongqing Foreign Affairs Office, Yuzhong District For­eign Affairs Office, Chongqing Yuzhong Tourism and Culture Committee, and other govern­ment agencies. Additionally, representatives from foreign consulates in Chongqing also participated in the event.

 

At the cultural event, 21 theatrical experts from Myan­mar, led by U Pho Chit, Chair­man of the Myanmar Theatrical Association, presented a series of Myanmar’s traditional cultur­al performances.

 

These included Myanmar traditional puppet shows, My­anmar duet dance, Kyaukse ele­phant dance, Pyapon Royal Ra­mayana drama, traditional folk dance, and Myanmar Thingyan dance, all performed to accom­paniment of Myanmar’s tradi­tional orchestra.

 

The Chinese cultural team also participated in the perfor­mances, enhancing the cultural exchange between the two na­tions. — MNA