Nyaungdon 5 February

Poe Kayin new year festival was convened at Wantayoe village, Nyaungdon Township, Ayeyarwady Region at 6 am today with an opening remark by Ayeyarwady Hluttaw Representative Mann Kyaw San.

The ceremony covers the hoisting the Kayin national flag, following other programs. Next, a respect-paying was held for elders above 80 years of age along with the presentation of offertories and donation of ‘soon’ (day meal) to the members of the Sangha. This was followed by reading of the Kayin new year message sent by Kayin literature and culture committee. And then, dance troupes performed the traditional “Don” dances.

Also presents on the occasions were officials from Kayin literature and culture committee and invited guests.-Tha Pyae Tun 
Translated by Thandar Aung