The Myanmar Chinese Song Competition 2026 awarding ceremony took place on Saturday at the National Theater in Yangon. Organized by the Chinese Embassy in Myanmar, the event featured Chinese songs and dance performances.
This year's competition attracted nationwide participation, reaching 27,000 people. The contest aims to showcase the Chinese language, foster mutual understanding and friendship between Myanmar and China through cultural exchange.
Kaung Khant Aung, 16, won first prize in the youth category. Aye Nant Thar Aung, 28, won second prize in the adult category, while Ah May, 22, took third prize after traveling from Shan State.
Archive photograph: The National Theatre’s auditorium viewed from the stage, Yangon, May 23, 2014. EngrischeGerete / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0.
The competition, founded in 2024, provides a platform for Chinese language learners to learn, share and build friendships. Winners noted that songs help them relax and learn about Chinese history and traditions.
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