Mandalay marked the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China with a formal celebration held at the Mingala Mandalay Hotel in Chanmyathazi Township on September 24. The event was attended by a range of regional dignitaries, diplomats, and officials.

Among the attendees were Mandalay Region Chief Minister U Myo Aung, Commander Brigadier-General Aung Htay of the Central Command, and U Aung Kyaw Moe, Speaker of the Mandalay Region Hluttaw. Regional ministers and other government officials were also present. Representing foreign diplomatic missions in Mandalay were Ms. Gao Ping, Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China, and Mr. Sundeep Kaushal, Consul-General of the Indian Consulate, along with staff members from both consulates and invited guests.

The ceremony commenced with the playing of the national anthems of Myanmar and China. Ms. Gao Ping delivered a welcoming address, highlighting the significance of the occasion. Following this, Chief Minister U Myo Aung offered a congratulatory speech, extending wishes for continued peace and prosperity to the People’s Republic of China.

The celebration concluded with a dinner hosted by the Chinese Consul-General, providing an opportunity for attendees to engage in diplomatic and cultural exchange. The event underscored the ongoing relationship between Mandalay Region and China, highlighting regional cooperation and friendship.