Chairman of the State Administration Council (SAC) Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Council Joint-Secretary General Ye Win Oo, Council member General Nyo Saw, Union ministers, senior military officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief and officials, proceeded to the Bagan Ancient Cultural Zone on 15 September. During their tour:
- At Shwezigon Pagoda, the Senior General inspected maintenance of the bronze chambers, excavation of original sandstone tiles from the terrace, collapses of ancient walls on the southern stairway in heavy rains, maintenance of stairways, preservation of ancient religious edifices and drums, and paving of the marble tiles along the passage in the terrace.
- At Thabbyinnyu Temple, the Senior General viewed round preservation of mural paintings, floral works, and ancient literature in the inner tunnel of the pagoda. He also inspected maintenance works for ensuring long term existence and collapse of some parts of the pagoda in recent heavy rains.
- On arrival at Hsinka brick chamber, No. 1042 of the world heritage list in new Bagan satellite town, the Senior General looked into collapses of two walls and a bridging roof in heavy rains.
During the inspection, the SAC Chairman Prime Minister heard reports on implementation of the guidance given by the Senior General on his tour of Bagan, progress in maintenance in Bagan ancient cultural zone, and needs of discussions among architects and engineers for preservation of ancient pagodas and stupas and other requirements. After hearing the reports, the Senior General instructed the officials that it is necessary to take time and advice of experts in carrying out maintenance works of the ancient pagodas through cultural and architectural point of view.
Source: MWD (16-9-2024)
- The SAC Chairman Prime Minister, accompanied by officials, visited Shwezigon Pagoda, Thabbyinnyu Temple and Hsinka brick chamber No. 1042 of the world heritage list, where he inspected renovation of the pagodas for long-term existence and damaged parts in heavy rains. The Senior General instructed the officials to take time and advice of experts in carrying out maintenance works of the ancient pagodas through cultural and architectural point of view.