THE opening ceremony of the funfair and festival market for the Chinese New Year celebra­tion, held yesterday evening on the main road in Latha Town­ship, Yangon, was inaugurated by the chairman of the Kyauk­tada District Administration Body and officials from Chinese temples, who cut the ribbon and watched a performance of traditional Chinese cultural dances.

 

The Chinese New Year market features a wide range of cosmetics, consumer goods, and foods, as well as tradition­al lion and dragon dances, song performances by famous singers, boat rides, children’s playgrounds, and photo op­portunities. The market will be held from 25 to 31 January, according to reports. — Ko Ko Zaw-MNA/TH