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MIGC, Department of Education Hosts Virtual Ceremony for World Teachers' Day 2026
October 5, 2026
MIGC, Department of Education Hosts Virtual Ceremony for World Teachers' Day 2026
U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Chairman of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH)
The Department of Education under the Mandalay Interim Governing Council (MIGC) successfully organized an online ceremony to commemorate World Teachers' Day on October 5, 2026.
The event was attended by key leaders and dignitaries, including U Aung Kyi Nyunt, Chairman of the Committee Representing Pyidaungsu Hluttaw (CRPH); Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Union Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of the National Unity Government (NUG); Daw Thida Nyein, Speaker of the Mandalay Regional Assembly; U Myint Aung Moe, Chairman of the Mandalay Interim Governing Council; U Myint, Head of the MIGC Department of Education; Dr. Moe San, Minister of Education of the Sagaing Federal Unit Interim Government; prominent activist Dr. Tayzar San; members of Township Education Boards; online and ground-based educators; and invited guests.
Dr. Zaw Wai Soe, Union Minister for the Office of the Prime Minister of the National Unity Government (NUG)
The ceremony featured congratulatory addresses from leaders, the reading of ceremonial messages, and the announcement of award recipients. The program was enriched by musical performances, including the honoring song "Myat Sayar" (Noble Teacher), poetry recitations by teachers and students, audio dramas, and various cultural dance and vocal performances.
U Myint Aung Moe, Chairman of the Mandalay Interim Governing Council - MIGC
World Teachers' Day is celebrated globally every year on October 5 to honor the dedication, sacrifices, and invaluable contributions of educators to society. Following the 2021 military coup, teachers across Myanmar, including the Mandalay region, joined the Civil Disobedience Movement (CDM) in protest. Today, despite facing severe security risks from the military junta, these educators continue to fulfill their teaching responsibilities in resistance-controlled areas and via online platforms to ensure that school-aged children maintain continuous access to education.