104th Anniversary of Myanmar Film Day marked in conjunction with 47th Respect-Paying ceremony

 

CHAIRMAN of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, along with his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla and family, donated K10 million to the fund for the 104th Myanmar Film Day and 47th Respect-Paying Ceremony. This event took place at the Myanmar Motion Pictures Organization (MMPO) office on Winkabar Road in Bahan Township, Yangon Region, yesterday afternoon.

Attendees included Union Minister for Information U Maung Maung Ohn, Yangon Region Chief Minister U Soe Thein, regional ministers, MMPO patrons, chairman and members, as well as veteran artistes, actors, actresses, and other guests.

Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn, Chief Minister U Soe Thein, MMPO Chairperson U Kyi Soe Tun, and Academy Khant Si Thu cut the ribbon to launch the Myanmar Film Day.

Following the opening, they unveiled memorial statues of the fathers of the film industry and visited charity stalls within the MMPO compound. Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn presented K10 million donation on behalf of Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla and family, to U Aung Lwin, a patron of MMPO. Additionally, the Yangon Region Government handed over K14 million contribution of the regional government.

Other notable donations were made by the Ministry of Information, Forever Group Co., Ltd, Shwe Thanlwin Media (Sky Net) Family, Mingala Cinema Family, and the Union Solidarity and Development Party.

During the ceremony, Union Minister U Maung Maung Ohn expressed his pleasure at the event and praised the film industry’s century-long contributions to the nation. He reiterated the Prime Minister’s appreciation for artistes and their significant role in cultural development, urging ongoing efforts to rejuvenate the film industry and secure its lasting legacy. Chief Minister U Soe Thein also delivered an uplifting speech.

The Union Minister, the Chief Minister and attendees paid respect to veteran artistes.

The first-ever Myanmar film, “Metta and Sura,” premiered on 13 October 1920, marking that date as Myanmar Film Day. — MNA/ TRKM