AN awareness-raising seminar for theatrical artistes was held by the Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central) at its head office in Insein Township on 14 March.
The seminar was attended by about 300 participants, including chairpersons, secretaries and representatives from regional, state and township branches of theatrical associations across Myanmar, as well as theatre founders, managers, representatives from various professional committees and other interested theatrical artistes.
“We have gathered today to meet one another and seek solutions together. Even the Buddha did not issue the Vinaya rules all at once. According to the teachings of senior monks, the disciplinary rules in religious literature were established only after monks reported issues and determined what was appropriate or inappropriate. Likewise, in the theatrical field, the basic regulations and organizational framework were discussed many times by scholars at the 2008 Theatrical Conference. The wording and concepts were carefully debated, and the constitution of the Myanmar Theatrical Association already exists. Laws and regulations are not fixed forever; they require amendments and adjustments over time depending on time and circumstances. Through discussions and consultations like this, we believe improvements and revisions can be made,” said theatrical actor Pho Chit, chairman of the Myanmar Theatrical Association (Central).
The seminar was organized to ensure that theatrical artistes performing on stage avoid inappropriate or indecent performances and refrain from presentations that conflict with existing laws. In addition, participants held discussions so that the awareness-raising messages could later be disseminated through the respective regional, state and township theatrical associations. — ASH/KZL
