National Theatre of Yangon, National theatre in Yangon, Myanmar.
The National Theatre stands on Myoma Kyaung Street with a capacity of 1,300 seats and modern stage equipment for performing arts presentations.
Construction of the theatre began in 1987 with Chinese engineering support, paused during the 1988 uprising, and completed in January 1991.
The venue presents traditional Myanmar dance performances, musical shows, and hosts international cultural exchange programs throughout the year.
The theatre coordinates with foreign organizations to arrange workshops, ceremonies, and competitions while maintaining regular performance schedules.
China provided 150 million kyats for initial construction and later contributed 1.5 million dollars in 2004 for theatre renovations.
Location: Yangon
Inception: 1991
Official opening: 1991
GPS coordinates: 16.78390,96.14930
Latest update: March 4, 2025 06:12
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