During the three-day World Wood Day Myanmar event, promoting Myanmar traditional performance art was one of the main focus. Myanmar traditional instrumental performances, traditional Myanmar opera, and dashing traditional cultural dances were entertaining at the event. Mezme of Mexico and Aaninka of Ivory Coast made a lasting impression with their wooden instruments and energetic dances that brought out smiles and excitement from the locals. In addition, magic tricks and pop music were also part of this lively WWD celebration in Mandalay, Myanmar. Musical groups also performed at a local girls’ training school and the students greatly enjoyed the interactions.
World Wood Day is a cultural event celebrated annually during the week of March 21st to highlight wood as an eco-friendly and renewable biomaterial and to raise awareness on the key role wood plays in a sustainable world. Starting from 2013, WWD celebrations were held in Tanzania, China, Turkey, Nepal, and United States respectively, involving participants from over 100 countries and regions.