THE Children’s Literary Festival was organized by Information and Public Relations Department, Basic Education Department and Township Management Committee with the leadership of Rakhine State government at the Taungup Degree College in Taungup, Rakhine State yesterday.

The opening ceremony of the festival was attended by Rakhine State Chief Minister U Nyi Pu, Deputy Minister for Information U Aung Hla Tun, Rakhine State Minister for Municipal Affairs U Win Myint, State Social Affairs Minister Dr Chan Thar, Pyithu Hluttaw Representative Daw Ni Ni May Myint, Principal of Taungup Degree College Dr Than Htut Lwin and town elder U Kyauk Taung to cut the ceremonial ribbon and they took the documentary photo with students.

The second session of the ceremony was started with the singing theme song sung by students from No1 Basic Education High School.

At the ceremony, Chief Minister U Nyi Pu gave an opening speech. In his speech, he hoped the festival will nurture foundness for literature among children. Deputy Minister U Aung Hla Tun also delivered the remark.

Towns elder U Kyauk Taung expressed appreciation for the festival and the students from Taungup Degree College entertained Rakhine traditional dance.

After the ceremony, Chief Minister, Deputy Minister and party visited the boots and book stalls. They encouraged and presented gifts to the students taking part in competitions.

Thant Zin (District IPRD)

(Translated by TTN)

Photo: District IPRD

Ref: The Global New Light of Myanmar