Applying digital technology to document and preserve performing arts competitions

MEMBERS of the Panel of Judges and experts must systematically carry out the evaluation process with transparency and fairness, basing their assessments on the discipline’s estab­lished artistic standards, traditional essence, artistic ability, presentation style, and rules and regulations, said Vice-President Nan Ni Ni Aye at the second coordination meeting of the Leading Committee on Organizng the 27^th Tra­ditional Myanmar Cultural Performing Arts Compe­tition.

At the meeting held at the Ministry of Culture, Hotels and Tourism in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, the Vice-Presi­dent, who is Patron of the Leading Committee, said that contestants must be encouraged to preserve and adhere to the original essence and traditions of traditional arts, while also promoting the develop­ment of the creativity and artistic skills of younger generations.

Especial ly, the Vice-President stressed that special attention must also be paid to en­suring that the evaluation system is accurate and fair.

She underlined that it is necessary to document, preserve and distribute traditional Myanmar performing arts to new generations by applying digital technology. Lead­ing Committee Chairman Union Minister for Cul­ture, Hotels and Tourism U Khin Maung Soe and Secretary Deputy Minis­ter U Aye Tun reported on the progress of the work process to hold the com­petition and plans.

Meeting participants discussed the preparations being undertaken by rel­evant sub-committees to successfully hold the com­petition, conducting camp training for the contestants and lists of subjects for competitions. — MNA/TTA