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26-01-2025, 03:59 PM
Bowen Chinese School in Myanmar holds cultural event: Celebrate Spring Festival
YANGON: The Bowen Chinese School brought the spirit of the Spring Festival to life with a vibrant cultural event held here on Saturday (Jan 25), featuring traditional Chinese and Myanmar songs, dance performances and poetry recitations by about 1,000 students.
Participants included students from Bowen Chinese School, the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) and a primary school in Yangon's Hlaingthaya township.
Event, held at National Theater of Yangon, is a cultural collaboration between China & Myanmar, allowing children to experience beauty of both cultures, Cho Cho Myint, principal of Bowen Chinese School, told Xinhua.
Now into 3rd yr, Spring Festival celebration has seen an increase in participation from Myanmar students, enhancing "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship between the two nations, she said. Collaboration offered a unique platform for students from both countries to explore & appreciate each other's heritage, principal added, children were filled with excitement & joy during the event. Ei Ei Khine, 15, a student from Bowen Chinese School, said "I had so much fun preparing for this event. It made me feel closer to my culture & my friends."
Mu Thit Thakin, 11, a student from the primary school in Hlaingthaya township, shared her excitement about performing.
"I came here to showcase my dancing skills on stage. I felt happy, excited, and having my friends with me made it less stressful."
Saw Kyaw Lwin Htoo, 23, a lecturer from the National University of Arts and Culture, highlighted the importance of preserving Myanmar's puppetry tradition. "We performed with puppets. Our country's puppetry tradition is fading, this event gave us a chance to present our culture to a large audience.
"I'm really glad to see so many young people enthusiastically participating."
The excitement was shared by parents & teachers, who expressed their pride in the children's efforts. "It's heartwarming to see the younger generation keeping our traditions alive through music and dance.
"These events teach them the values and stories behind the Spring Festival," said one parent. Bowen Chinese School's Spring Festival celebration not only honoured tradition but also created lasting memories for students, families, and the community, she added. - Xinhua
YANGON: The Bowen Chinese School brought the spirit of the Spring Festival to life with a vibrant cultural event held here on Saturday (Jan 25), featuring traditional Chinese and Myanmar songs, dance performances and poetry recitations by about 1,000 students.
Participants included students from Bowen Chinese School, the National University of Arts and Culture (Yangon) and a primary school in Yangon's Hlaingthaya township.
Event, held at National Theater of Yangon, is a cultural collaboration between China & Myanmar, allowing children to experience beauty of both cultures, Cho Cho Myint, principal of Bowen Chinese School, told Xinhua.
Now into 3rd yr, Spring Festival celebration has seen an increase in participation from Myanmar students, enhancing "Paukphaw" (fraternal) friendship between the two nations, she said. Collaboration offered a unique platform for students from both countries to explore & appreciate each other's heritage, principal added, children were filled with excitement & joy during the event. Ei Ei Khine, 15, a student from Bowen Chinese School, said "I had so much fun preparing for this event. It made me feel closer to my culture & my friends."
Mu Thit Thakin, 11, a student from the primary school in Hlaingthaya township, shared her excitement about performing.
"I came here to showcase my dancing skills on stage. I felt happy, excited, and having my friends with me made it less stressful."
Saw Kyaw Lwin Htoo, 23, a lecturer from the National University of Arts and Culture, highlighted the importance of preserving Myanmar's puppetry tradition. "We performed with puppets. Our country's puppetry tradition is fading, this event gave us a chance to present our culture to a large audience.
"I'm really glad to see so many young people enthusiastically participating."
The excitement was shared by parents & teachers, who expressed their pride in the children's efforts. "It's heartwarming to see the younger generation keeping our traditions alive through music and dance.
"These events teach them the values and stories behind the Spring Festival," said one parent. Bowen Chinese School's Spring Festival celebration not only honoured tradition but also created lasting memories for students, families, and the community, she added. - Xinhua
