Applications have been submitted to expand night markets in Yangon Region to promote tourism, according to U Nay Min Tun, Rakhine Ethnic Affairs Minister of the Yangon Region government.
Speaking at the Yangon Region Hluttaw on 25 August, the minister said the Myanmar Tourism Marketing Association (MTM) had proposed establishing pilot night markets during public holidays in the open season at tourist areas in future financial years.
Preparations are under way to coordinate with relevant Yangon City Development Committee departments in line with Yangon Region Government guidelines and requirements.
Previously, night markets were established along Maha Bandoola, Bank and Pansodan roads in Kyauktada Township and Aung Yadana Road in Lanmadaw Township to promote tourism, ease traffic congestion, and improve cleanliness and security.
Source & Photo Credit: The Global New Light of Myanmar
