YCC to host Myanmar Traditional Festival Market on 6-8 November

 

THE “Myanmar Traditional Festival Market”, where visitors can explore Myanmar’s traditional cultural her­itage, foods, handicrafts and per­forming arts all in one place, will be held for three days from 6 to 8 November at the Yangon Conven­tion Centre (YCC) on Inya Road in Yangon.

The fair is being organized by the Myanmar Cultural Heritage Trust with the aim of reviving tra­ditional foods and handicrafts that are at risk of disappearing, promot­ing greater appreciation and under­standing of Myanmar’s traditional customs, and passing them on to younger generations.

Traditional foods and local products: Visitors will be able to buy and taste authentic My­anmar traditional foods, as well as distinctive traditional dishes and food products from various regions, during the fair.

In addition, practical demonstrations on how to make various traditional snacks will be held for the public, while traditional hand­icrafts and handmade products from different regions will also be displayed.

At discussion sessions, ex­perienced experts will share their knowledge on topics in­cluding “Myanmar Food (A Heritage to Be Passed On)”, “The Essence of the Myanmar Traditional Festival Market” and “Myanmar Food and Nu­trition”.

In addition, the San Yay Moe theatrical troupe will per­form on 6 November, while Pro­ject K will give a performance combining modern and tradi­tional elements on 7 November. On 8 November, lively perfor­mances featuring a variety of traditional dances by ethnic nationalities will be presented. — TWA/KZL