The ceremony to open Thiri Mingala Dhamma Yadana three-storey building at Thiri Mingala Mansu Shan Monastery in Lashio of Shan State (North), which was contributed by the well-wishers under the auspices of Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, was held in conjunction with the ceremony to hoist golden umbrella, pennant-shaped vane, jewelled diamond orb atop Culamuni Pagoda on the building on 11 April.
It was graced by Abbot of Thiri Mingala Mansu Shan Monastery Dr Puññananda and members of the Sangha. And the SAC Chairman Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, family members, entourage and local people also attended the ceremony.
The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and party paid homage to the Buddha image made of bamboo strips in the Dhammayon of the Thiri Mingala Mansu Shan Monastery following by the auspicious ceremony to open Thiri Mingala Dhamma Yadana three-storey building took place in line with agenda.
First, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister and wife offered the jewelled diamond orb, alms and cash for nine prerequisites to the Sayadaw of the Mansu Shan monastery. They then conveyed the golden umbrella, the pennant-shaped vane, the jewelled diamond orb and religious objects to be enshrined from the prayer hall onto the decorated float.
The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and party cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Thiri Mingala Dhamma Yadana three-storey building. At the auspicious time, the Senior General and party conveyed the golden umbrella, the pennant-shaped vane, and the jewelled diamond orb atop the pagoda by the decorated float, and sprinkled scented water on them. Then, they went round the pagoda clockwise and planted a Eugenia plant in commemoration of the successful completion of the ceremonies. After the ceremony, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister and wife, and those present at the ceremonies offered day meals and offerings to members of the Sangha and served the guests with lunch.
Then, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister and party proceeded to the Lashio Airport, and inspected the progress in expansion of the runway of the airport and upgrading of the airport. The Senior General stressed the officials to upgrade and expand the airport in order that big cargo planes could land, and left necessary instructions.
Later, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister and wife, and party sprayed military personnel and families of the North-East Command Headquarters with Thingyan water and hailed the New Year, it is reported.
Source: MWD (12-4-2023)
- The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and party cut the ceremonial ribbon to open the Thiri Mingala Dhamma Yadana three-storey building and conveyed the golden umbrella, the pennant-shaped vane, and the jewelled diamond orb atop the pagoda by the decorated float, and sprinkled scented water on them.
- The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and wife offered day meals and offerings to members of the Sangha and served the guests with lunch.
- The SAC Chairman Prime Minister and wife, and party sprayed military personnel and families of the North-East Command Headquarters with Thingyan water and hailed the New Year.