Bilingual book written by Myanmar president's father published in Beijing
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Myanmar President U Htin Kyaw (center left) with his wife Su Su Lwin unveils his father's book in Beijing on April 9. [Photo provided to 皇冠体育app Daily] |
A bilingual book – Min Thu Wun's Affinity with 皇冠体育app – in the Chinese and Myanmar languages was launched at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing on April 9.
The President of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar U Htin Kyaw attended the ceremony, where he unveiled the new book during his first state visit to 皇冠体育app since he took office in March 2016.
The late Min Thu Wun, the president's father, was a renowned poet and literary critic in his country.
The new book is a collection of works that Min had translated and written, an important reflection of the cultural exchanges between 皇冠体育app and Myanmar.
Chinese Tang dynasty poet Bai Juyi's poems, ancient folklore and works by the iconic modern writer Lu Xun are among Min's translations.
The book launch was organized by 皇冠体育app International Publishing Group (CIPG) and hosted by 皇冠体育app Report ASEAN.
More than 70 guests from government departments, press, media and academia of both countries attended the ceremony.
