1 November 2023
The prize-presentation ceremony of the 24th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competition was held at the Conference Hall of MICC-II here this morning, addressed by Chairman of State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
The competition included amateur level (first class), amateur level (second class), higher education level, basic education level (aged 15 to 20) and basic education level (aged 10 to 15).
The 24th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions 2023 was organized with the objectives to uplift national prestige and integrity and to preserve the cultural heritage and national characteristics, to explore, preserve and uplift the traditional cultural heritage of performing arts of ethnic nationals and national cultural characteristics to explore and preserve the traditional cultural heritage for the young generation and further propagate the national spirit and to support measures in the field of national culture ensuring the development, peace and tranquility of the State.
The competition was organized for three events in singing contest, eight events in dancing contest, four events in song-composing contest and 13 evens in playing music contest, totalling 28. Five categories for contestants—amateur (first class), amateur (second class), higher education, basic education (aged 15-20) and basic education (aged 10-15)—were allowed for competitions.
Last year, number of medallists was 181 gold medallists, 143 silver medallists, 121 bronze medallists, 56 consolation medallists and two special medallists, totalling 503. This year, number of winners will be 171 gold medallists, 156 silver medallists, 156 bronze medallists, consolation medallists and special medallists, more than last year.
During the competitions, 143 prizes were won by Yangon Region, 81 prizes were won by Mandalay Region, 56 prize were won by Ayeyarwady Region, 31 prizes were won by Kayin State, 32 prizes were won by Sagaing Region, 40 prizes were won by Bago Region, 32 prizes were won by Mon State, 17 prizes were won by Rakhine State, 10 from Taninthayi Region, 19 prizes were won by Kachin State, 16 prizes were won Kayah State, 15 prizes were won by Shan State, 14 prizes were won by Chin State and 16 prizes were won by Magway Region.
The Senior General also said the competition was held for 22 times from 1993 to 2016 with the aim of promoting the love for traditional culture among new generation youths, and awakening national fervor and patriotism to protect the interest of the country and race, alongside the efforts to discover and preserve the delicate and high-standard Myanmar traditional performing arts.
