Those expecting to see Myanmar’s new president attend the first Martyrs’ Day commemoration since he took office will find themselves disappointed this year, but State Counsellor Daw Aung San Suu Kyi does plan to again join the main ceremony in Yangon on July 19.
U Zaw Htay, a spokesperson for his office, said President U Htin Kyaw will stay in Nay Pyi Taw, where he will donate food to monks in honour of the national heroes celebrated annually later this month.
U Zaw Htay said Daw Aung San Suu Kyi – the government’s de facto leader – will attend the ceremony in both her capacity as a government official and as the daughter of one of the martyrs, Bogyoke Aung San. (Courtesy of mmtimes.com)
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