Pre-Deepavali festival, awards ceremony for outstanding matric students held

A pre-Deepavali festival and an awards ceremony honouring outstanding students who passed the 2025-2026 matriculation examination were held at the National Theatre in Yangon on 2 November, according to the festival organizing committee.
The ceremony was inaugurated with the lighting of traditional oil lamps by the Indian Ambassador to Myanmar, the Nepali Ambassador to Myanmar, Hindu religious missionary teacher Dr Hla Htun of the Sananta Dhamma Palaka Hindu Federation, other guests and Hindu religious leaders.
The pre-Deepavali festival also featured stalls showcasing traditional Indian food, traditional costumes, electrical appliances, educational opportunities and Shwe Bank.
At the event, attendees heard speeches about the significance of Deepavali, and awards were presented to students who had achieved distinctions in the matriculation examination. Young Hindu performers also entertained the audience with traditional dances. — ASH/MKKS