ON 24 March, the second day of the Mann Shwesettaw Fes­tival in Minbu (Saku) Town­ship, Minbu District, Magway Region, featured a music con­cert and traditional Kayin folk dances.

In the morning, the Taung­kalay folk dance troupe from Hpa-an, Kayin State, performed traditional Kayin folk dances.

The evening music con­cert took place near the special bridge of the Mann Shwesettaw Pagoda, starting at 7 pm. Ar­tistes performed both tradition­al Myanmar and modern music free of charge, attracting a large audience of pilgrims and locals from across the country.

The festival is particularly crowded with pilgrims and trav­ellers from all over Myanmar, as it coincides with the end of basic education school and ma­triculation exams. — Region IPRD/MKKS