The pagoda board of trustees has announced its plan to apply gold foil to the entire Shwezigon Pagoda in the Bagan Ancient Culture Area, NyaungU Township, at a cost of approximately K4.7 billion.
Individuals interested in donating gold foil can contribute at a rate of K15,000 for ten gold leaves. Gold foil is applied to the pagoda every seven years, as stated by a member of the pagoda board of trustees.
King Anawrahta initiated the pagoda’s construction in 1031 ME, and King Kyansittha completed the structure in 1089 ME. — TWA/MKKS
