Pathein, 12 August 

International Youth Day event organized by Ayeyarwady Youth Network was held at Ruby hall in the town of Pathein, Ayeyarwady region this morning.

First, the event was opened with a song performed by Youths from Ayeyarwady Youth Network and then Kayin ethic affairs minister Ga Moe Myat Thu from the region government made an introductory speech. Afterwards, Naw Tha War, head of the region Social Welfare Department expressed congratulatory words to Ayeyarwady Youth Network, followed by a presentation on the background history of the association and the aim of the event by Nan Aye Mon Aung, a member of the Ayeyarwady Youth Network. 

The event was also attended by responsible persons from social organizations and invited youths.—Mg Mg Myint ( IPRD)   

Translated by Khine Thaw