On 15 April, the third day of Maha Thingyan Festival (Akyat Day), Yangon chief Minister and party, foreign diplomats and families, representatives of consulates, representatives of International Economic Organizations, members of Myanmar Institution for Strategy and International Studies, directors-general of departments and officials visited Yangon Mayor Maha Thingyan Pavilion and joined in walking Thingyan. Thai Ambassador H.E Mr. Mongkol Visitstump honoured Myanmar New Year Thingyan Festival by singing Myananda song.
On the third day (Akyat Day) of Maha Thingyan festival, people enjoyed water-splashing festival. Yangon Chief Minister and guests watched the performance of singing foreign songs by artistes and singers. Then, Thailand Ambassador to Myanmar sang Myananda song with the choreographed dance (Yein) group of Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompaniment. Later, Yangon Chief Minister, diplomats and families joined in walking Thingyan on Maha Bandoola Park Road, together with the public. The walking Thingyan was densely crowded with the people.
It is reported that foreign diplomats and families also enjoyed the lunch hosted by Yangon Chief Minister at Yangon City Hall.
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Source: Myanma Alinn Newspaper (16-4-2023)
- Yangon Chief Minister and guests watched the performance of singing foreign songs by artistes and singers. Then, Thailand Ambassador to Myanmar sang Myananda song with the choreographed dance (Yein) group of Ministry of Foreign Affairs accompaniment.
- Foreign diplomats and families enjoyed the lunch hosted by Yangon Chief Minister at Yangon City Hall.