As a centennial anniversary of Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image in Kengtung township of Shan state (East), a ceremony to hoist Yandana Diamond Orb and Golden Umbrella atop the Image together with the Buddha consecration ceremony was held on the full moon day of Tabodwe, 1383 ME, 2565 Sasana Era, 15 February. The members of Buddhist Sanghas led by Presiding Nayaka of Kengyin Monastery in Kengtung township graced the ceremony.
The ceremony was also attended by the Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla and family members, the members of the SAC, Union ministers, Shan state Chief Minister Dr Kyaw Tun, officials and invited guests.
The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister and party paid homage to the Image and then the ceremony held as the program.
The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister, the wife, family members and party donated Yandana diamond orb, pennant shaped vane, golden umbrella and offerings to members of Buddhist Sanghas led by Kengyin Monastery Sayadaw and Naga Hnakaung Monastery Sayadaw. Then, they took the Nine Precepts from Presiding Nayaka of Hawkham Monastery of Laikha township and shared merits gained.
The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister, the wife, family members and party, town elders and locals conveyed the Yadana diamond orb and pennant shaped vane around the Gandakuti Chamber clockwise. Then they conveyed them atop the Gandakuti Chamber by a decorated float together with local ethnic people.
The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister and party observed the brief history of Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image of Kengtung, propagation of Buddhism to Kengtung region, the emergence of Gon Shan language and literature, Saophas in successive eras and a brief history of Kengtung displayed at the museum to mark the centennial anniversary of the Buddha Image.
- The members of Buddhist Sanghas led by Presiding Nayaka of Kengyin Monastery in Kengtung township graced the ceremony to hoist Yadana Diamond Orb, Golden Umbrella atop Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image to mark its Centennial Anniversary together with ceremony of Buddha Consecration.
- The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister and party donated Yandana diamond orb, pennant shaped vane, Golden umbrella and offerings to members of Buddhist Sanghas led by Kengyin Monastery Sayadaw and Naga Hnakaung Monastery Sayadaw.
- The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister, the wife, family members and party, town elders and locals conveyed the Yadana diamond orb and pennant shaped vane around the Gandakuti Chamber clockwise. Then they conveyed them atop the Gandakuti Chamber by a decorated float.
- The Chairman of the SAC Prime Minister and party observed the brief history of Maha Myat Muni Buddha Image of Kengtung, propagation of Buddhism to Kengtung region, the emergence of Gon Shan language and literature, Saophas in successive eras and a brief history of Kengtung displayed at the museum to mark the centennial anniversary of the Buddha Image.