Latetho 6 February

Poem reciting and painting competitions for preschool children as part of 72nd Anniversary Union Day were convened at the Information and Public Relations Department, Latetho, Kayin State at 10 am yesterday.

Head of Latetho Information and Public Relations Department (IPRD) Daw Zar Phyu Win clarified the purpose of the contests including promoting the knowledge and critical thinking for the children. At the ceremony, 15 children competed in poem reciting contest while 10 children contended in painting race.

The head of IPRD, teachers and parents presented the prizes to the winners. The competitions were aimed at cultivating good reading habits and equipping necessary skills and qualities with children. –Township (IPRD)
Translated by Thandar Aung