Yangon - Myanmar official newspaper the New Light of Myanmar Saturday stressed the need to strive for continued flourishing of Myanmar national culture amid infiltration of alien culture.
"At a time when efforts are being made for the emergence of a new modern and developed nation, it is incumbent upon the entire people to strive for continued flourishing of national characters, cultural traditions and human values and to guard against the infiltration and overwhelming of alien culture and customs with national awareness," the paper said in its editorial.
"By nature, Myanmar people value traditional culture. Their habit, custom and things Myanmar are found to be deeply entrenched in Myanmar culture, Myanmar characters and Myanmar style," the editorial noted, calling for efforts for flourishing of national prestige and integrity and codes of conduct while striving for preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character.
The editorial appraised that at a time when "some global nations are striving for safeguarding of traditional culture and national character as the standard of their culture and traditions has been on the wane, Myanmar has been able to stand tall with fine historical traditions as she has firmly set up a grand and high level cultural heritage replete with essence."
The editorial added that "The national brethren of Myanmar have been handing over the cultural heritage they have further strengthened and enriched and added more value to it from generation to generation as a well preserved legacy."
As part of its endeavors in preserving and promoting traditions, culture and customs, Myanmar held traditional cultural performing arts competitions annually since 1993, participated by thousands of youth contestants, include contests of song, dance, composition, music and play at different stages such as professional, amateur, higher education and basic education levels.
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"At a time when efforts are being made for the emergence of a new modern and developed nation, it is incumbent upon the entire people to strive for continued flourishing of national characters, cultural traditions and human values and to guard against the infiltration and overwhelming of alien culture and customs with national awareness," the paper said in its editorial.
"By nature, Myanmar people value traditional culture. Their habit, custom and things Myanmar are found to be deeply entrenched in Myanmar culture, Myanmar characters and Myanmar style," the editorial noted, calling for efforts for flourishing of national prestige and integrity and codes of conduct while striving for preservation and safeguarding of cultural heritage and national character.
The editorial appraised that at a time when "some global nations are striving for safeguarding of traditional culture and national character as the standard of their culture and traditions has been on the wane, Myanmar has been able to stand tall with fine historical traditions as she has firmly set up a grand and high level cultural heritage replete with essence."
The editorial added that "The national brethren of Myanmar have been handing over the cultural heritage they have further strengthened and enriched and added more value to it from generation to generation as a well preserved legacy."
As part of its endeavors in preserving and promoting traditions, culture and customs, Myanmar held traditional cultural performing arts competitions annually since 1993, participated by thousands of youth contestants, include contests of song, dance, composition, music and play at different stages such as professional, amateur, higher education and basic education levels.
Source: news.xinhuanet.com
