Mooncakes and Tea Culture Shine at Mid Autumn Festival

THE Mid-Autumn Moon­cake Festival and Tea Cul­ture Exhibition, themed “China-Myanmar Tea Friendship; Bright Full Moon Shines Across the Globe,” was held yesterday at Hline Mingala Hall in Ma­yangon Township, Yangon.

“I wish everyone at­tending today’s festival great joy and every success in all your endeavours,” said Mr Li Qianguo, Counsellor at the Chinese Embassy.

U Nyunt Win, Direc­tor-General of the Depart­ment of Fine Arts under the Ministry of Culture, Hotels, and Tourism, stat­ed: “In Myanmar, season­al festivals are celebrated throughout the twelve months, blending Myan­mar traditional culture with Buddhist culture. These festivals hold profound cultural meaning in Myan­mar tradition and serve as regional celebrations that foster friendship between our two countries.”

He added: “The Peo­ple’s Republic of China is also a country with a rich and diverse cultural heritage. China’s Mid-Au­tumn Festival is one of the most prominent festivals. Looking forward to future progress in bilateral rela­tions, I wish for enduring China-Myanmar friend­ship, as well as continu­ous peace, prosperity, and development for China. “I believe that through such cultural exchanges, people to people ties, mutual un­derstanding, and friendly relations between our two nations will be further strengthened. We will con­tinue our cooperation in the future,” he said.

Following the speech­es, cultural performances were staged by the Yunnan Cultural Dance Troupe, the Myanmar Cultural Herit­age Preservation Organ­ization, and the Yangon Yunnan Social Aid Associ­ation. The event also fea­tured traditional tea art demonstrations, Mid Au­tumn mooncake exhibition booths, painted hand fans, and Chinese calligraphy displays. — TWA/ZN