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National
Sitagu Sayadaw sends
New Year Message
page-2
National
Children’s
literature festivals
to be held
page-13
National
Peace Commission
working towards
achieving more progress
page-10
My fellow countrymen, and policies laid down for for the emergence of a Demo- counter challenges and dif-
the good of the country for cratic Federal Republic which ficulties. To overcome these
On this auspicious occasion internal peace, national rec- the people are yearning for. challenges and difficulties, National
of the New Year, I send my onciliation, emergence of a With this in mind, the Union I wish to solemnly urge the Union Minister
good wishes to all countrymen Democratic Federal Republic, Government, the People, the entire people to work with us inspects Myanmar
and brothers and sisters of the improving the socio-economic Hluttaw, the Tatmadaw, Po- with full force and enthusi- International Radio
ethnic national races. life of the people. We were able litical parties, Civil Society asm. page-3
My fellow countrymen, to achieve a certain degree of Organizations, Ethnic Armed In this New Year, I pray
From the time our Un- success. Organizations have been for the health and happiness of
ion Government took office, My fellow countrymen, working very hard collectively. all our countrymen and broth- National
we have steadfastly worked At this time we are organ- As we work for a peace- ers and sisters of ethnic na- Dream World Lighting
hard with special zeal in ac- izing various levels of the 21st ful, prosperous and developed tional races. May all your good Festival launches in Mdy
cordance with the objectives Century Panglong Conference country, it is natural to en- wishes be fulfilled. — MNA page-3
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To abstain from the foolish, Volunteers for Literary Conference 2017 honoured
Not to be yourself as foolish.
Those who volunteered for the
To associate with the wise, Literary Conference 2017, con-
To be yourself as wise. ducted with the theme of “Free
Literature, Free Voice” were
To pay respect to those who are wor- honoured in Yangon yesterday.
thy of honor, The ceremony to honour
To be yourself a person worthy of them was opened with greetings
honor. by U Aung Soe Oo, Chairman of
the committee on holding the
To live under suitable place for prosperity, conference.
To let the place to be suitable. As a gesture of passing
down the heritage of literature
To have done meritorious deeds in the past, to the new generation at the
To do everything to be meritorious every moment. ceremony, flags representing
11 Myanmar literary organiza-
To cultivate yourself develop, tions which jointly organized the The ceremony to honour Volunteers for Literary Conference 2017 in
To cultivate your mind better than before. conference, were handed over to progress. Photo: MNA
U Myo Myint Nyein, Secretary
To be well versed in everything, of the committee on holding the unteering for the conference. conference will be submitted to
To share your knowledge and wisdom. conference, by film director U Before the dinner, officials the government and respective
Myint Maung Kyaw who took concerned presented certifi- departments via the Ministry
To learn technical know-how a role in raising awareness of cates of honour to the volun- of Information. The Literary
To teach your technical know-how to others and so on.... promoting literature. teers. Conference 2017 was jointly or-
Youths representatives of The conference was held for ganized by 11 Myanmar literary
May realize the true meaning of auspiciousness Discourse profoundly. the 11 literature organizations four days from 13 to 16 Decem- organisations.—Myanmar News
May the whole world filled with auspiciousness. shared their experiences in vol- ber, and the decisions from the Agency
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Tun Zaw (Chief of Computer Team),
MOLIP shows approval for Chinshwehaw as
International Land Border Checkpoint
Thein Ngwe, Zaw Zaw Aung,
Ye Naing Soe, Nyi Zaw Moe,
Hnin Pwint, Kay Khaing Win,
Sanda Hnin, Zu Zin Hnin
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Esteemed people, I would like to successes if we do our works be seen as tasks which need to
extend my greetings to the Re- better by taking lessons from be carried out by all our peo-
public of the Union of Myanmar the past. ple in unison. Everybody has
and all national people to be The day which falls on many desires on improvement
graceful and auspicious on the coming 4th January will turn of their socioeconomic status.
occasion of the New Year 2018. 70 years of regaining Independ- So I would like to totally express
Now the year 2017 has ence of our country. In look- my wish the Tatmadaw will give
come to an end. During this ing back the history we have a helping hand to all for carry-
year, we encountered many passed, three points—the first ing out the tasks to be able to
cases. We achieved successes for ensuring peace and stability achieve success.
in some cases and could over- of the State, the second for de- I wish again may you all en-
come some others. It is sure velopment of the State and the joy physical and mental wellbe-
that we would certainly achieve third for unity of the State—can ing in this New Year! —MNA C-in-C Senior General Min Aung Hlaing. Photo: MNA
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Cardinal Charles Maung Bo. Yan Ko Paung. Dr Hla Tun. U Tin Kyaing. Jon Saw Yaw Han. Patric Loo Nee.
Cardinal Charles not a danger but a strength. new year is peace. I wish for U Tin Kyaing (Nation- how small it may seem. In- tional community.
Maung Bo sends New He continued to say all the people of the country al Bahá’í Associa- stead of habouring hatred
Year message that Myanmar is a mul- and for them to overcome tion) why not extend your hands U Patrick Loo Nee
Cardinal Charles ti-racial and multi-religious all the obstacles and enter Myanmar is develop- for people to help each oth- (Chairperson of
Maung Bo, Archbishop of community. All religions the international commu- ing at a good pace. Some er. On behalf of the National Myanmar Christians
Roman Catholic Archdio- represent love, peace and nity with confidence. of the armed ethnic groups Bahá’í Association I pray Council)
cese of Yangon sent New tranquility. All must uphold have participated in the that Myanmar, the elected I wish for peace not
Year message. loving kindness and avoid Dr. Hla Tun ceasefire agreements but government and all the cit- only in Myanmar but also
In his message, the all kinds of hate speech. He (Association of we are not at a satisfacto- izens receive the blessings. around the world. Only
cardinal said all must prayed all to live as a fami- Myanmar Hindus) ry point in development when there’s peace will
start the new year with ly in peace beginning from On behalf of the Asso- yet. I believe that instead Jon Saw Yaw Han there be development and
new mind and body and the New Year. ciation of Myanmar Hin- of everyone arming them- (Assitant Rev. of accomplishment. If you
thanksgiving. No one can dus, I would like to wish selves and fighting, we can Yangon Catholic look at any country in the
reach future by sticking in Rev. Dr. Yan Ko all the citizens of Myanmar help each other and solve Association) world it’s difficult to de-
the present. All can acquire Paung (Secretary and my brothers and sis- problems together hand in I pray for Myan- velop if there is no peace.
unity in diversity if they can General of ters a blissful 2018. May it hand. Bahá’í people have mar to become more So my wish for Myanmar
forgive the past and have Myanmar Anglican be filled with good health been involved in communi- peaceful, united, and be and its citizens is for a 2018
respect for every race and Association) and prosperity for all. ty building and peace works able to keep in stride with filled with peace and end of
religion in 2018. Diversity is My first hope for the in the country, no matter the world and the interna- strife.—MNA
Meaningful
Independence
Pledging Allegiance to the Flag Fullmoon of Pyatho:
Adittapariyaya
By Yone Phyu Lay
Sutta Day
“ F
Of vital importance is the Code of Conduct for or the eternal longevity Maha Saddhama Jotika Dhaja,
monks in the Buddhist Religious Order, fence for a vil- of our nation, Myanmar Sithu Dr. Khin Maung Nyunt
lage and discipline for a race,” as a Myanmar saying it is necessary for us to
goes. If a monk violates the Vinaya and commits a serious swear loyalty or alle- The month of Pyatho in Myanmar Lunar Calendar roughly
offence, he has to leave the religious order. A village-fence giance to the country. Our moth- corresponds to January. This year Pyatho Fullmoon falls on
plays an important role for the security of the village. A vil- er land that existed for several Monday 1st January 2018. Myanmar traditional monthly festival
lage with its fence in deterioration will be no longer useful millennia during which our fore- of Pyatho is the festival of equestrian tournament. But its
to provide security. It will likely become an easy prey to fathers bk;d ab;bDbif built, protected, fullmoon day is religiously auspicious because it was on Pyatho
robbers and dacoits anytime. Likewise, discipline is very led and developed their nation up fullmoon day that Lord Gotama Buddha preached Adittapari-
important for the eternal survival of a race and a country. to the present stage, going past yaya Sutta. But Pyatho Fullmoon day is more well-known as
A highly disciplined race can raise its living standard to different eras and political systems Shin tahtaung Day to Myanmar Buddhists because, on lis-
a modernized and prosperous state. Simultaneously, the throughout the history. tening the preaching of that Sutta by Lord Gotama Buddha,
sovereign nation where such kinds of people reside will altogether one thousand beikhu monks became Saint monk.
become a well-developed and high-powered country. Over hundred percent of in- The following is its background history.
A well-known ancient Myanmar bard, “Achotetan born patriotism In the Maha Sakarit Era of 103, Gotama Buddha became
Sayar Pe” composed in his last poem saying “Due to lack Undeniably, all the individu- enlightened. After he had attained the first year of Buddha
of discipline, Myanmar lost her throne, living under an als—men or women, those who hood [visa] he came to the Forest of Uruvela. Where dwelt
evil regime.” The bard seemed to have written the poem went to primary schools or basic three Rishi [Hermits] brothers constantly practicing their
sorrowfully after seeing Myanmar lose her king and education high schools, gradu- religious rites. The eldest brother Rishi Uruvela Kassapa had
sovereignty due to lack of discipline. The worst thing was ates, those who dropped out while 500 follower disciples. The younger brother Rishi Nadi Kass-
that the Poet seemed learning middle schooling, total apa had 300 follower disciples and the youngest brother Rishi
to feel a great sorrow illiterates—love their country. At Gaya Kassapa had 200 follower disciples, totalling 1000 Rashi
Bogyoke’s for decreasing patriot- a conservative estimate, their in- disciples. Lord Gotama Buddha wishing to preach them his
ism among Myanmar born spirits, that is, patriotism, Dhamma [Truth] first showed his miracles so as to make the
speeches and nationals. What is the putting a high valuation on the Rishis listen to his preachings. When the Rishis were subdued
the event of discipline which is vital
for the survival of the
country, readiness to take risks
for the nation and loyalty to the
by his miracles, Lord Gotama Buddha delivered to them Adit-
tapariyaya Sutta. After listening and understanding Buddha’s
our country’s nation and for national country can be said to be hundred Dhamma all Rishis attained Arahathood [Saint monk].
development? percent. Though being different in Lord Gotama Buddha had first delivered the Dhammacak-
achievement of Discipline is de- educational status, all the people ya Sutta to five Rishis in the Migara Wunna Forest. They at-
U Kyaw Kyaw Tun. U Thein Swe. Daw Aye Thandar Chit. Daw San San Wai,
U Khin Maung Oo.
Children’s literature festi- The first reason why we telling, extempore talks and Kyaukse elephant dances will gon Region Education Officer
vals were held in many towns hold this festival is we want to poem reciting for the disabled perform in this festival. Old stu- has also sent invitations. The
including Nay Pyi Taw, Manda- hone the intellectual skills of chidren are also included. dents of this school will also en- festival ensures closer teach-
lay, Mawlamyine, Taunggyi and the children because they are tertain the visitors with songs. er-student relations. Moreover
Monywa. Botahtaung Township future leaders of the country. U Thein Swe children will know more about
No. 6 Basic Education High The second reason is, to de- Chairman, School Board Daw Aye Thandar Chit the benefits of reading and en-
School will host the festival velop their creativity and the of Trustees Botahtaung Township Ed- hance their habit of reading.
from 6th to 8 January, 2018. third is to improve their ver- Not only children but also ucation Officer, The festival will give satisfac-
The festival, which is joint- bal and physical manners. We parents should participate in We assisted in decorating tion, enjoyment and intellectual
ly organized by Ministry of In- hope they will have a habit of this festival. Only then, par- the rooms and the regional development.
formation and Yangon Region reading and can find happiness ents will know ideas for how government has also funded
Government, is aimed at im- in reading. to nurture and cultivate their the festival. We have worked U Khin Maung Oo
proving the children’s creativ- The festival includes, poem children. together with the old students Old Student
ity, cultural skills and building reciting, story telling, extempo- When children get the hab- for the success of the festival. St. Paul School
book reading habits through re talks, literary talks, literary it of reading, they will have pa- We, St. Paul Old Students’
which they can find happiness discussion, painting contest, triotic spirit and gain general Daw San San Wai, Association, will stage a booth
in their ways of live. several games including team knowledge through reading. Assistant Director, Yangon in this festival. This school be-
Following is the excerpts building, science and house The festival is the investment Region Education Officer gan in 1880, and turns 157th
of the interview with those who building. for our children who will be- My duty is to supervise the anniversary this year. Leaders,
are arranging the festival. In the festival, publish come leaders of our country in poem reading, storytelling and intellectuals and intelligentsia
houses will sell books on child the future. extempore talks competitions emerged from this school. so,
U Kyaw Kyaw Tun, literature. For their amusement, folk of children. MRTV and dailies we will stage a booth so that
Headmaster, BEHS-6, As a special program, games are included in the fes- are extending invitations to the new generation can envy
Botahtaung several events including story tival. Traditional orchestra and festival. The Office of the Yan- them.—MNA
Ed Sheeran is ‘little
James Norton says he is not in race
obsessed’ with Robbie
for Bond role Williams
London — Actor James Nor- Tom Hardy and Michael Fass- co-ordinated the scene, but I
ton has once again said that he bender, reported Metro. promise you I didn’t. The truth London — Ed Sheeran said but I’ve been reading up on him
is not in the race to take on the Talking about the opening is that it’s total speculation.” he has developed a “little ob- and his career is so similar to
role of James Bond after Daniel scene of his new show “McMa- “It’s really humbling and session” for singer Robbie mine,” Sheeran told The Sun.
Craig’s last outing as the belov- fia”, where the actor wears a flattering, but to have my name Williams. “Like the way the album’s
ed spy. tuxedo, Norton said, “I did say to next to the likes of Tom Har- The 26-year-old singer going, the way it went to stadi-
The “Happy Valley” actor, James Watkins, the director, are dy and Michael Fassbender is said that his career path has ums, the way it was just like one
who is being considered as one you just baiting me and stoking just mad. If you’re thinking of similarities with that of Wil- lone man... a very lonely sort
of the top contenders for the the rumour fire with scenes like putting a bet on me, keep your liams’. of life. I have a little obsession
iconic role, said he feels hum- that? When it’s reported in the money in your pocket,” he add- “I feel a weird affinity with with him and working out how
bled to be considered along side press, people assume that I’ve ed.—PTI Robbie. We email now and then he did stuff.— PTI
Greek bakers wish Happy New Year Polish group aims for history by
with 2.5-ton special cake winter scaling of world’s second
highest peak
ISLAMABAD — A group of that the chance to make history
Polish mountaineers set off for is a “strong motivation” for the
northern Pakistan on Sunday to Polish group.
start an attempt to be the first Polish climbers have writ-
to scale K2, the world’s second ten a “beautiful chapter” of
highest peak, in wintertime. exploring peaks of more than
K2, in the Karakorum 8,000 metres (26,247 feet), and
mountains along the border scaling K2 in winter would “the
between China and Pakistan, last chapter of this book”.
is notorious for high winds, steep The Polish team com-
and icy slopes — and high fatal- prises 13 mountaineers led by
ity rates for climbers. In winter Krzysztof Wielicki, 67, who in
months, scant snowfall means 2003 headed a winter expedition
the summit approach can turn of K2, which was unable to clear
into bare ice. the 8,000 meter threshold.
More than 70 people have K2, slightly shorter than
died climbing the peak, many of Mount Everest, is 8,611 meters
The special cake “Vassilopita” is on display in a street in Athens, Greece, on 30 December 2017. Greek bakers
sent their wishes for a Happy 2018 to the world on Saturday by making and offering for free to the citizens of them at the Bottleneck, where (28,251 feet) high. Wielicki told
Athens a 2.5-ton “Vassilopita”, the special cake usually served at all households in Greece after midnight on a wrong step can send a climb- Reuters that his team would
New Year’s day. Photo: Xinhua er hurtling off the South Face, begin their ascent on 8 or 9
where bodies are unlikely to January and, if successful, ex-
ATHENS — Greek bakers sent of the Association of Athens’ Bak- er. The lucky citizens were given be recovered. Team member pect to return to base camp by
their wishes for a Happy 2018 to ers who took the initiative, told also small gifts by the Mayor of Adam Bielecki, 34, told Reuters mid-March. —Reuters
the world on Saturday by making Xinhua. “I am a professional for Peristeri Andreas Pachatouridis
and offering for free to the citizens over 30 years and I have not seen who helped slice the cake. “We are
of Athens a 2.5-ton “Vassilopita”, anything big like this,” he said. cutting the Vassilopita of the love
the special cake usually served The previous record was held and solidarity,” he said addressing
at all households in Greece after by the same association since the event.
midnight on New Year’s day. 2015, when they had baked and “This is the message we want
The 70-meter-long and 3-me- served a “Vassilopita” weighing to convey, that there should be
ter-wide “Vassilopita”, which was 350 kilos. The municipality of Per- solidarity among us these difficult
cut in 15,000 slices at a central isteri hid 200 “lucky coins” inside days,” Sachinidis added, referring
square in Athens’ suburban mu- the cake. Those who found the to the debt crisis which has hit
nicipality of Peristeri, is the largest coins will have blessings through- hard Greece since 2009.
ever made in Greece, according out the year, according to Greek “All people living in Greece
to organizers. customs.“Vassilopita” named af- these days need a taste of opti-
Forty people worked hard ter Saint Basil, the Santa Claus mism, joy and happiness,” Mary
for three days to prepare the for Greek Orthodox Christians, Tsiota, deputy mayor of Peristeri, Polish mountaineers pose for a team photo prior their departure
record-breaking, delicious cake, always contains a hidden coin in charge of culture, told Xin- for the expedition to scale K2 in the winter, at an airport in Warsaw,
Panagiotis Sachinidis, President which brings good luck to the find- hua.—Xinhua Poland, on 29 December 2017. Photo: REUTERS
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