THE southern covered stair­way of Shwesandaw Pagoda in Pyay Township, Bago Region, is being renovated with tradi­tional Myanmar handicrafts, and an escalator is being in­stalled, according to the Pa­goda Board of Trustees.

As part of the ongoing upgrades, religious build­ings are being renovated, the Buddhological Museum is being improved, the pagoda’s square is being expanded, and a four-storey Dhammayon is under construction.

“The next phase of the renovation focuses on the southern covered stairway, where a well-wisher has do­nated an escalator. Donors are invited to contribute towards the restoration of traditional Myanmar handicrafts for the stairway. A donation centre has also been set up at the pagoda,” said U Moe Zin, a member of the Pagoda Board of Trustees.

Shwesandaw Pagoda at­tracts pilgrims from across the country, with approximately 400 visitors daily, 800 on hol­idays, and around 1,000 on religiously significant days. — ASH/KTZH