(16-10-2026, Washington, D.C.)
Myanmar Embassy in Washington, D.C., participated in ASEAN Culture Day (2026), organized by the Embassy of Indonesia in its capacity as the rotating Chair of the ASEAN Spouses’ Circle, in collaboration with ASEAN Embassies in the United States. The event was held on 14 October 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center, under the theme “Threads of ASEAN Sisterhood: From Traditional to Modern Attire: Weaving Peace Across the World.” The Chargé d’Affaires a.i. /Ambassador of the Embassy of the Republic of the Union of Myanmar and his spouse, together with Embassy officials and their family members, attended the event.
The event was organized into three main segments: a Cultural Exhibition, a Traditional Costume Fashion Show, and a Food Exhibition to showcase the evolution of traditional attire and fashion trends through different historical periods. The program began with a commemorative group photograph of the ASEAN Ambassadors and their spouses, followed by a fashion show featuring traditional costumes presented by the respective ASEAN Embassies. The Myanmar Embassy highlighted traditional Myanmar attire from four historical periods: the Konbaung Dynasty, the Pre-Independence Period, the Post-Independence Period, and the Contemporary Period. The Myanmar Cultural Exhibition featured traditional textiles, costumes, photographs illustrating the evolution of fashion trends across different eras, and cultural artifacts reflecting Myanmar’s rich cultural heritage. An electronic booklet was also shared with guests, providing insights into the history of Myanmar’s traditional textiles and attire. In addition, a fashion show highlighting traditional attire from the four historical periods was presented, and the guests were treated to Myanmar delicacies.
Approximately 250 guests including Ambassadors and their spouses, diplomats, and officials from the U.S. Department of State and other agencies, attended the event.
