A ceremony for raising umbrella crown of Kyeekhaung Taung pagoda by NLD
WRITTEN BY INFO.NLD
On 19th March, 2011 or fullmoon day of the month ‘Tapaung’ of the 1372 (Burmese lunar year), the umbrella crown of the Kyeekhaung Taung pagoda was successfully raised. The umbrella crown of the ancient pagoda was brought down during the Cyclone Giri. Members of NLD and local people donated for renovation of the pagoda and new umbrella crown with dedication to National Leader Bogyoke Aung San and Daw Khin Kyi.
Daw May Win Myint, NLD central executive committee member and U Aye Thar Aung, secretary of the Committee Representing People’s Parliament together with other members of NLD and local people went to the pagoda on 16th March and managed the ceremony for raising the umbrella crown. Monks led by Bhaddanta U Wira attended the ceremony and did the rituals.
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