MYANMAR’S first-ever Traditional Thanaka Beauty Contest will be held in Bago Region from 8 to 14 March at the parking area near the Shwemawdaw Pagoda, according to the Association for Preservation of Traditional Sports and Cultural Heritage.
The competition will feature renowned artists from the film, music, and theatre industries as judges, while well-known celebrities, social media influencers, comedians, and cultural enthusiasts are also expected to attend.
A festival committee member stated: “The first-ever Thanaka Beauty Contest in Myanmar will take place from 8 to 14 March, from 4 pm to 10 pm daily. The event is open to everyone and in addition to the contest, a Chinlone (cane ball) competition will also be held. There will be a market fair, including the sale of pieces of Thanaka branches.”
Alongside the Thanaka Beauty and Chinlone competitions, the festival will also feature traditional sports, cultural exhibitions, and a market fair. Attendees can enjoy live music performances by famous artists and DJ entertainment throughout the festival. — ASH/MKKS
