Kyaikmaraw, 18 February

A traditional boat race was held along Ataran river which crosses in Mon State at 8 am today.

At the competition, Shwe Goe Phyu’s team stood first and Ataran river’s team second and Ngapyaema’s team third.

Minister of Kayin Ethnic Affairs Saw Myint Khing, the chairman of Kyaikmaraw Township Management Committee, departmental personnel and audience attended the traditional boat race. -Cho Myat Myat Htwe (Kyaikmaraw)

Translated by Thandar Aung