NayPyiTaw, Jan. 1 -- A consecration and golden umbrella hoisting ceremony of Taungsuya 'Wa' Zedi Naungdaw Pagoda was held on the platform of the pagoda in Nay Pyi Taw Zabuthiri Township yesterday morning. The ceremony was attended by President U Win Myint, First Lady Daw Cho Cho and State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi.
Sanghas led by Pyinmana Mingalar Zeyone Pali Takkatho monastery patron Sayadaw Agga Maha Saddhamma Jotikadaja Bhaddanta Vimala Bhuddi graced the event while Vice President U Myint Swe and wife Daw Khin Thet Htay, Vice President U Henry Van Thio and wife Dr. Shwe Hlwan, Pyithu Hluttaw Speaker U T Khun Myat and wife Daw Yin May, Amyotha Hluttaw Speaker Mahn Win Khaing Than and wife Daw Nant Kyin Kyi, Pyithu Hluttaw Deputy Sp...