Keng Tong, 17 March

A ceremony to conclude the Ah Khar traditional literature and culture course was held at Tonkung village, in Keng Tong, Shan State yesterday with an introductory speech by Minister of Ah Khar Ethnic Affairs U Ar Veal La.

At the ceremony, Chairman of Ah Khar traditional literature and culture committee U Thaung Kyaw explained about the course. The minister presented the certificates of honor to the individuals who were engaged in the opening of the course and then Chairman of Ah Khar national literature and culture committee U Min Nyo gave the certificates of honor to the instructors of course.

The Ah Khar National Literature and Culture Association donated the tables and desks for the Basic Primary School of Tonkung village. The course was attended by 125 trainees from Kathtike village-tract in Keng Tong Township.-District (IPRD)

Translated by Thandar Aung