MSME Trade Fair extended due to high public interest

 

THE event was especially lively with enthusiastic visitors.

 

In commemorating the 78^th Union Day, the fifth day of the Union-Level MSME Expo con­tinued at the Tabaung Grounds near Uppatasanti Pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw.

 

The event features MSME products from Nay Pyi Taw and various states and regions, at­tracting a diverse crowd, includ­ing government employees and their families, students, resi­dents, MSME entrepreneurs, foreign visitors from Thilawa Industrial Zone and other inter­national guests in Nay Pyi Taw.

 

Due to the overwhelming public interest, organizers have decided to extend the trade fair by two more days, running until 16 February.

 

The event showcases agri­cultural and livestock technolo­gy, with the Ministry of Agricul­ture, Livestock, and Irrigation exhibiting solar-powered water pumps, handheld rice trans­planters, seed planters, and small-scale natural sediment ponds. Many visitors showed keen interest, with officials pro­viding detailed explanations of modern farming techniques.

 

A mobile technical training school display features basic electrical, mechanical, weld­ing, and vehicle maintenance training courses, drawing many young attendees eager to learn new skills.

 

Representatives from different states and regions actively engage with visitors, answering questions about re­gional products and exports. The business networking sec­tion is bustling with MSME entrepreneurs discussing do­mestic and international market expansion, investment opportu­nities, and government-provid­ed one-stop services. Experts share insights on improving product quality and expanding into new markets.

 

The exhibition also high­lights iconic cultural showcases from different regions, attract­ing students, youths, govern­ment staff, and families who take memorable photos. The food stalls offer a variety of re­gional delicacies at affordable prices, with visitors crowding around to sample traditional ethnic foods.

 

One visitor, U Ye Lin Oo from Lewe Township, shared his experience: “The Mandalay food stall is popular, but I couldn’t try anything as they sold out quickly. I’ll come back tomor­row to taste ethnic dishes like Thingyan rice, Kayin ‘Talapo’ soup, and ‘Sabuthee’ snacks. I enjoy hearing different ethnic languages and experiencing the diverse culture here”.

 

Cooperative associations, the Ministry of Industry, My­anmar Economic Corporation (MEC), Myanmar Economic Holdings Public Company Lim­ited and the Myanmar Edible Oil Dealers Association are also offering consumer goods and food products at special prices, making the trade fair a bustling hub of commerce and cultural exchange. — Than Min Aung and Aung Min Htun/KZL