Sales at 2005 Mid-year Gem Emporium continue

YANGON, 9 Oct — Patron of Central Committee for Gem Emporium Minister for Mines Brig-Gen Ohn Myint, Committee Chairman Deputy Minister for Mines U Myint Thein arrived at the 2005 Mid-year Gem Emporium at Myanma Gems Mart on Kaba Aye Pagoda Road this morning.

The minister and the deputy minister viewed round the shops at the mart and cordially greeted gem merchants from home and abroad. Afterwards, they inspected the sale of gem lots through the competitive bidding.

A total of 45 gem lots were sold through competitive bidding today.

Altogether 1,961 local and foreign gem merchants viewed round jade lots.

The jade lots will be put on sale on 11 October.

Prize-distribution ceremony of the Performing Arts Competitions of Yangon Division heldA

YANGON, 9 Oct — The prize-distribution ceremony of the 13th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions of Yangon Division in conjunction with handing over the flag to ensure the success of the 13th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions took place at Saya San Hall in the Kyaikkasan Sports Ground here this morning. It was attended by Chairman of Yangon Division Peace and Development Council Commander of Yangon Command Maj-Gen Myint Swe.

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe handed over flag to Secretary of Committee for ensuring success in the 13th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions Major Thein Zaw.

The commander made a speech saying that the participants the central level competitions were to maintain the past success of the division in conformity with rules and regulations of the competitions.

Commander Maj-Gen Myint Swe then presented prizes to the winners of the 13th Myanmar Traditional Cultural Performing Arts Competitions of Yangon Division and bestowed the prizes on the judges. Next, Chairman of the Committee Lt-Col Nay Myo accepted cash donated by the wellwishers. The participants entertained those present with music and dance. There are 442 artistes from Yangon Division who are going to participate in the performing arts competitions — 153 in professional level, 73 in amateur level, 41 in higher education level and 175 in basic education level.