At the Gitamei Music Center in Yangon, Myanmar this week will be an arts and culture event premiere. International musicians, poets, dancers and artists will assemble for an evening of performance titled "Night, Moon, Dance" based on the poems Burmese poet Nyein Way. The event is made possible with the support of the New York-based Asian Cultural Council.

According to Gitameit music teacher Kit Young, the ACC supports cultural exchange in the visual and performing arts between the United States and Asian countries. “Through this, the program aims to establish long-term relationships among artists in the world,” she says.

“This is also a cross-cultural exchange program. It aims to break down borders and sponsor understanding through art and creativity. It also aims to develop individual artist’s creative potential,” she adds.

Local poet Nyein Way, who will participate in the workshop, says, “We have never had this kind of workshop in which foreign artists have participated here.“Artists [from around the world] need to get to know each other better. By discussing our art and ideas with each other, we can achieve cultural exchange.”

The final performances on December 8 and 9 at 7pm are open to the public and admission is free. For more information contact the Gitameit Music Centre, 398C Banyadala Road, Tarmwe Township, Yangon, Telephone 549 349. 

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*Images above taken of the preparations taken last week in Yangon.