December 26, 2019

Commander in Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing joined Cardinal Charles Bo, the Archbishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Myanmar, for Christmas celebrations, at Saint Mary’s Cathedral in Botahtaung Township, Yangon, yesterday.

On arrival at the cathedral, the Senior General and party were welcomed by Cardinal Charles Bo and priests.

Catholic youth from Saint Mary’s Cathedral of Kyauktan Township sang X’mas songs, and the Senior General presented them gifts and cash awards.

Cardinal Charles Bo said the blessing for the occasion, and the Senior General made Christmas wishes.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing received X’mas gifts from Cardinal Charles Bo, and handed over to him the donation of K5 million from the Tatmadaw families.

The ceremony was concluded with exchange of Christmas gifts, Merry Christmas wishes of Bishop John Saw Yaw Han and lunch for Christmas feast, according to the report of the Office of Commander-in- Chief of Defence Services.—MNA (Translated by Aung Khin)