The Japan Foundation has invited the public to the Japan Culture House to enjoy the beauty of Ajisai, a popular flower in Japan and create their flower.
The Japan Culture House hosts monthly activities about Japanese culture, and in this exhibition, an introduction to Ajisai is included.
Ajisai, also known as the flower of the sixth month, changes colour depending on the pH level of the soil, and it blossoms plentifully in June; therefore 6th, 16th and 26th of June are defined as Ajisai no Hi.
Now, the Japan Culture House is being decorated with Ajisai throughout June, aiming to feel the cool weather of nature throughout June as well as a part of sharing Japanese culture.
Visitors are welcome to take a photo with Ajisai and create flowers by themselves at the Japan Foundation located on Natmauk Lane 1 in Bahan Township, on every Tuesday and Saturday from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm. — MT/ZS

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Myanmar’s national men’s football team defeated Pakistan 1-0 in the 2027 Asian Cup third qualifying round Group E second match held on 10 June at Thuwunna Stadium, Yangon.
This victory marked Myanmar’s second consecutive win in the third round, boosting hopes for advancing. Myanmar won both home matches against Afghanistan and Pakistan. Over 30,000 passionate Myanmar football fans filled Thuwunna Stadium to cheer for the team, which secured three points.
Despite some injured players, Myanmar’s lineup included the main players, including Hein Htet Aung, Maung Maung Lwin and Than Paing. Myanmar played aggressively from the start, while Pakistan responded strongly, aiming to score. Myanmar’s only goal came in 41 minutes from Than Paing, giving Myanmar the lead, which they maintained until the final whistle. The second half saw substitutions and attacking efforts from both sides, but the score remained unchanged.
Myanmar currently holds six points from two matches in Group E, while Pakistan has lost both matches without scoring. Myanmar will face Syria away on 9 October in their third group match. — KZL

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One-China policy strengthens bilateral relations between Myanmar and China, contributing to regional peace and stability.

Senior General Min Aung Hlaing expressed gratitude to China for its stance of support regarding Myanmar’s issues on the international landscape.
A ceremony to mark the 75th Anniversary (Golden Jubilee) of the Establishment of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations took place at Mingala Thiri Hotel in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning, attended by Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing.
At the ceremony, the Senior General said an opening address. He said: In the history of modern bilateral relations, Myanmar was one of the first countries to recognize the People’s Republic of China when it was founded in 1949. Subsequently, the two countries established diplomatic relations on 8 June 1950, marking the beginning of what is now considered a diamond jubilee era.
Since the establishment of Myanmar-China diplomatic relations in 1950, successive visits and exchanges of goodwill delegations between the leaders of both countries have steadily strengthened and deepened the relationship over time.
Based on the historical ties between Myanmar and China, the successful signing of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence in 1954 has become a model in the history of modern international relations. Since the Bandung Conference in 1955 up to the present day, it is encouraging and commendable to see that many developing countries worldwide have practised these Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence.

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During the rainy season, various types of mushrooms often grow in forests and areas around trees, so the Ministry of Health has issued an advisory to consumers to avoid mushroom poisoning.
Among naturally grown mushrooms, some are safe, but some are so poisonous that they can cause severe poisoning and even death, the Department of Public Health has warned.
The appearances of poisonous mushrooms include a sack-like base, a ring on the stem, sparse scales, white gills, bright colours on the cap, and the release of green spores.
Ingestion of toxic mushrooms can cause nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhoea within 20 minutes to four hours of eating, and even death in severe cases. Moreover, it can cause brain and nervous system damage, resulting in confusion, hyperactivity, and depression.
With symptoms and severity depending on the type of mushroom, the amount of toxins (for instance: Cyclopeptides, Gyromitrin, Orellanine, and Muscarine among others), age, and personal immune system, the elderly and those with underlying medical conditions are more likely to experience severe poisoning.
If consumers experience poisonous symptoms, they should seek medical attention immediately and be taken to the nearest hospital for treatment. The best prevention is to avoid eating unfamiliar, suspicious, poisonous and never-eaten mushrooms, it said. — Htun Htun/ZN

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, together with the Shan State chief minister, the commander of Triangle Region Command and officials, paid homage to Presiding Patron of Kengyin Monastery of Kengtung in Shan State (East) long-life Sayadaw Aggamaha Saddhammajotikadhaja Bhaddanta Khemacara yesterday afternoon.
The Senior General and his wife supplicated religious measures and health conditions of the Sayadaw and donated cash for nine prerequisites and offerings to the Sayadaw who returned Dhamma gifts to mark his 100th birthday.
The Senior General inspected the conservation of the Nawngton Lake in Kengtung and viewed round activities of residents taking sports exercises along the bund by car. — MNA/TTA

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The administration of US President Donald Trump has issued an order to Harvard University that prevents the school from enrolling foreign students. The order says current international students must transfer to a different university or lose their legal status in the US.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gave the order. She accused administrators of fostering violence and anti-Semitism, and of working with the Chinese Communist Party. She also warned other schools that they could face similar bans.

A Harvard spokesperson described the order as "unlawful." He said it threatens serious harm not just to the university's academic and research mission but to the entire country.

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Senior General Min Aung Hlaing stated that the State Administration Council has been striving to ensure peace and stability of the State with overall development while emphasizing the role of youths.
As now is the time to turn out human resources for the State, trainee youths have to expedite their efforts of studies applying experiences from the basic ideologies from the training, said Chairman of the State Administration Council Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services Senior General Min Aung Hlaing in his meeting with trainees, administrators and instructors from the basic and advanced maritime and aviation courses 1/2025 at Zeyathiri Beikman in Nay Pyi Taw yesterday morning.
He continued to say that the original objectives of opening the training course were not only successfully achieved, but during the training period, young people from various regions of the country had the opportunity to attend the course together, collaborate, and exchange knowledge and experiences. As a result, they developed strong friendship and valuable connections, which represent an invaluable opportunity. Through this network of friends, they will expand their social circles even further by connecting with their friends’ networks. This will ultimately lead to broader social relationships in their youth, he added.

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A total of 923 trainees and instructors/ administrators from 11 training camps of the Basic and Advanced Maritime Youth Training Courses No 1/2025, who have arrived in the Nay Pyi Taw Council Area, visited the Thatta Thattaha Maha Bawdi Pagoda and the four sacred places of Sanvejaniya yesterday morning. Officials conducted them round the sacred sites.
In the afternoon, the maritime youth also visited the Memorial to the Fallen Heroes in Nay Pyi Taw. — MNA/ KZL

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A festival of pouring water on banyan trees dedicated to sacred Bo trees in commemoration of the Buddha Day which falls on the full moon of Kason 1387 Myanmar Era was held at the Maha Bodhi banyan tree in the precinct of Maravijaya Buddha Park in Nay Pyi Taw Union Territory yesterday afternoon.
Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing and his wife Daw Kyu Kyu Hla watered the Maha Bodhi banyan tree.
Before the ceremony, the Senior General and his wife offered flowers, water and oil lamps to the Maravijaya Buddha Image.
The Senior General and his wife, SAC Vice-Chairman Deputy Prime Minister Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife Daw Than Than Nwe, the Council Secretary and his wife, the Joint Secretary and his wife, council members and their wives, Union-level dignitaries and their wives sprayed scented water and poured water on the Maha Bodhi banyan tree.
Yogies from religious association members also sprayed scented water and poured water on the Maha Bodhi banyan tree.
Under the patronage of the Senior General and his wife, Vice-Senior General Soe Win and his wife, Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air) General Kyaw Swa Lin and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Navy) Admiral Htein Win and his wife, Commander-in-Chief (Air) General Tun Aung and his wife, senior Tatmadaw officers from the Office of the Commander-in-Chief (Army, Navy and Air) and their wives, officers, warrant officers, corporals and other ranks and their families poured water on banyan trees at Lawkachantha Hsutaungpyae Pagoda in Zeyathiri Township.
Also present at the ceremony were, Union ministers and their wives, the Nay Pyi Taw Council Chairman, the commander of Nay Pyi Taw Command, officials and religious associations.
The full moon of Kason is the most significant one in Buddhism. It shows religiously prominent occurrences, stating that hermit Sumeda, the embryo Buddha, accepted a great prediction of Dipankara Buddha to become the Gotama Buddha in the Badda world. Moreover, Prince Siddhattha was born on the full moon day of Kason. The Gotama Buddha-to-be attained the Supreme Enlightenment at dawn of Kason full moon day. The Gotama Buddha attained Parinibbana on the full moon day of Kason. As such, these occurrences were recorded as the great prediction, birthing, enlightenment and Parinibbana. As such, Buddhists set the full moon day of Kason as a sacred day as the day becomes the greatest occurrences not only for Lord Gotama Buddha but for all Lord Buddhas. The water-pouring festival at banyan trees on full moon of Kason is not only a joyous and spiritually uplifting religious event worthy of merit, but also a celebration held as part of Myanmar’s cultural heritage. According to reports, the day before the full moon of Kason, it is customary to spray fragrant scented water on the banyan trees that will be watered during the festival, and to prepare the sacred Bodhi tree platform to appear serene and dignified — activities regarded as meritorious deeds. — MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light of Myanmar

Daw Kyu Kyu Hla, currently in the Russian Federation along with his husband Chairman of the State Administration Council Prime Minister Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, accompanied by Daw Nilar, wife of the SAC Joint Secretary, the wife of the Chief of the General Staff (Army, Navy and Air), Vice-President of the Myanmar Women’s Affairs Federation Daw Khin May Soe, the wife of the Myanmar Ambassador to the Russian Federation and officials, visited the Myanmar Theravada Buddhist Vihara Centre in Moscow yesterday morning.

She paid homage to Centre Abbot Sayadaw Maha Saddhammajotikadhaja Dr Ashin Icchariya and members of the Sangha and offered offerings.

They listened to a sermon delivered by members of the Sangha and shared merits gained. Daw Kyu Kyu Hla and party offered day meals to members of the Sangha. MNA/TTA

Source: The Global New Light Of Myanmar