28 October
WITH a view to promoting health-enhancing physical activity, the Yangon mass cycling gathering was held at 6 a.m. yesterday at Kandawgyi Park in Yangon.
More than 600 professionals and amateur cyclists joined the event. It kicked off in front of Karaweik Hall, followed by participants cycling two rounds of the Kandawgyi Park. “The cycling event is held to improve health and help bodies fit. It also aims to reduce air pollution,” said U Cho, chairman of Yangon regional sub-committee for cycling. The cycling is also to be held in Thanlyin in the last Sunday of November.
Myo Min Thein (Mayangon) (Trans-lated by Ei Myat Mon)