President U Min Aung Hlaing pays homage to Lawka Marazein Buddha Image, Shwetaungsar Pagoda in Dawei

President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Min Aung Hlaing yesterday morning paid homage to the Lawka Marazein Buddha Image and Shwetaungsar Pagoda in Dawei, Taninthayi Region.
The President and party offered flowers, water and candle lights to the Lawka Marazein Buddha Image. The President observed the all-round renovation processes, and the region chief minister and Pagoda Board of Trustees reported on the processes. The President signed the guest book, made cash donations, and the pagoda officials returned the certificate of honour and Dhamma items.
The President then beat the great bell under the title of Maha Wizaya Khema Thitala Neikbutagawtha in the precinct of the pagoda.
He also offered flowers, water and oil lights to Buddha images in the precinct of the pagoda, and observed the renovation works.
He then paid homage to Shwetaungsar Pagoda and went round the pagoda clockwise.
During the visit, the President instructed the relevant officials to ensure the sustainable development of the Lawka Marazein Buddha Image and Shwetaungsar Pagoda, and to replace the old and cracked tiles with new ones on the pagoda platform.
The President also paid homage to Dawei Zeyawady Monastery Patron Ganavimotekutoh Sect Abhidhaja Aggamaha Saddhadhammajotika Aggamaha kammathanacariya Bhaddanta Arindama, aged 104, vasa 84, at Dawei General Hospital.
The President heard the reports on Sayadaw’s health condition, gave proper instructions, and donated cash and nutritious food.
He observed the hospital compound and cordially greeted the health workers. — MNA/KTZH